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Listen "The Tragic Tale of Franz Reichelt, the Resilience of the American Chestnut Tree, and the Yippies' Wild Day at Disneyland"
Episode Synopsis
The Facts: Discover the tragic story of Franz Reichelt, a French inventor who jumped from the Eiffel Tower in 1912 wearing a parachute suit he had designed himself. The episode also delves into the history and decline of the American chestnut tree, which used to be one of the most abundant trees in the eastern United States before a devastating blight wiped out most of the species. Finally, the episode explores the little-known story of the Yippie movement's attempt to take over Disneyland in 1970, which resulted in a bizarre and comical confrontation with the park's security forces. Vote or Die Facebook/Instagram/Twitter: @factoffpod Email: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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