In the vast tapestry of history, there are a few minds so extraordinary, so relentless in their pursuit of greatness, that they manage to leave an indelible mark on the world. But what happens when life, with all its cruelty, throws every conceivable obstacle in their path? Imagine a genius whose very essence was entwined with sound—only to have that gift mercilessly stripped away. This is the story of one such individual, a prodigious talent whose life was a symphony of struggles, yet whose legacy continues to resonate through the centuries. Join us as we unravel the untold tale of a man who, against all odds, composed some of the most beautiful music the world has ever known... in complete and utter silence.This episode is a rewrite from an episode of An Ounce, originally released in 2019, titled Lewis and His Unfair Life.Credits and Attributions • Production, narration, writing, and final editing by Jim Fugate• Music: World's Sunrise, Fruits of Life by Jimena Contreras, https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCr-lbj7q0jsY9gsGHoTTkmg • Music: Symphony No. 5 by Beethoven• Photo: Stephen Hawking on 2 March 2012. elhombredenegro, CC BY 2.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0, via Wikimedia Commons• Photo: Albert Einstein, 1947. Photograph by Orren Jack Turner, Princeton, N.J. Modified with Photoshop by PM_Poon and later by Dantadd., Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons• Photo: Nikola Tesla color. pulsepowernow.com, FAL, via Wikimedia Commons• Photo: Marie Curie. Public Domain, but first time in color in 2020., CC BY-SA 4.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0, via Wikimedia Commons• Photo: Isaac Newton. Godfrey Kneller, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons• Photo: Ludwig van Beethoven. Older. Joseph Karl Stieler, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons• Photo: Ludwig van Beethoven. Young. Joseph Willibrord Mahler, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons• Video: Drill Instructor Gives Speech – United States Marine Corps Recruit Training. Sgt John C. Lamb, USMC, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons• Image: Moses Strikes the Rock, c. 1896-1902, by James Jacques Joseph Tissot (French, 1836-1902), at the Jewish Museum, New York. Public Domain via Wikimedia Commons• Additional images and videos through iStock and Getty by subscription, as well as images and visuals created by Jim Fugate. We've Got A New YouTube Channel - Watch, listen and most definitely subscribe and share!

Full Video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/QePqq2LRRfcImagine a time before airplanes, before the Wright Brothers made history, and before Roswell became synonymous with UFOs. Now, picture the skies of 1897, where mysterious lights and eerie, cigar-shaped airships haunted the night, captivating the imaginations of thousands. Across America, from California to Chicago, reports flooded in of strange, seemingly impossible flying machines, stirring fear, wonder, and the inevitable question: what on earth—or beyond—were they? In this episode, we unravel the truth behind the bizarre wave of UFO sightings that gripped the nation decades before the world had even heard of flying saucers. Could this be America’s earliest brush with extraterrestrial visitors, or was something else at play? Buckle up, because this is a tale of mystery, imagination, and the power of belief that will have you questioning everything you thought you knew about the history of UFOs.References:https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mystery_airship#The_airship_wave_of_1896-1897https://daily.jstor.org/phantom-flying-machines/https://history.nebraska.gov/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/doc_publications_NH1979UFOs.pdfhttps://cdn.centerforinquiry.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/29/1990/01/22165233/p71.pdf We've Got A New YouTube Channel - Watch, listen and most definitely subscribe and share!

Imagine the most fearsome predator in the ocean—no, not a shark, but a legendary white whale with a temper to match its size. Now, picture a tale so harrowing it could only be inspired by a real-life leviathan. In this video, we’ll dive deep into the story behind Moby-Dick, the classic novel that wasn’t just spun from Melville’s imagination but from the true encounters with a very real and very angry whale named Mocha Dick. Stick around as we uncover how fact bled into fiction, creating one of the most enduring myths in literary history. By the end, you might just see Moby-Dick in a whole new light—or at least think twice before sailing the high seas!Reference:https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/the-true-life-horror-that-inspired-moby-dick-17576/https://www.americanoceans.org/blog/was-moby-dick-a-real-whale/https://www.history.com/news/was-there-a-real-moby-dickhttps://oceanservice.noaa.gov/facts/mobydick.html#:~:text=Moby-Dick%3B%20or%2C%20The%20Whale%2C%20the%20allegorical%20novel%20about,great%20white%20whale%2C%20was%20based%20on%20real-life%20events. We've Got A New YouTube Channel - Watch, listen and most definitely subscribe and share!

Ever wondered what brushing your teeth was like centuries ago? Spoiler alert: it wasn't minty fresh! In this video, we take you on a bizarre journey through the history of toothpaste, from the gritty concoctions of Ancient Egypt to the spicy mixtures of medieval Europe. Discover the shocking ingredients that our ancestors used to keep their smiles (sort of) clean, including everything from crushed bones and oyster shells to burnt toast and even—brace yourself—urine. If you think modern toothpaste is weird, wait until you hear what people used to brush with in the past. You’ll never look at your toothbrush the same way again!References:1. [Medievalists.net - Five Medieval Toothpaste Recipes](https://www.medievalists.net/2016/01/five-medieval-toothpaste-recipes/)2. [Little Smiles of Delaware - The History of Toothpaste](https://littlesmilesofdelaware.com/blog/history-toothpaste#:~:text=It%20has%20been%20observed%20that,their%20teeth%20and%20gums%20with)3. [A Tooth - How Toothpaste Has Evolved](https://atooth.com/how-toothpaste-has-evolved-from-ancient-greece-to-modern-times%EF%BF%BC/)4. [Local Food Connect - Making Your Own Charcoal Toothpaste](https://localfoodconnect.org.au/community-gardening/making-your-own-charcoal-toothpaste/) We've Got A New YouTube Channel - Watch, listen and most definitely subscribe and share!

🎉 Ever wondered what makes Winnie the Pooh and his friends so relatable? 🎉 In this eye-opening video, we dive deep into the Hundred Acre Wood to uncover the hidden personality types behind your favorite characters. 🐻🐰🐷 Whether you're a lifelong fan or just curious about what makes these beloved characters tick, you'll discover surprising connections between their charming quirks and real-life personality traits. From Pooh's laid-back nature to Eeyore's lovable pessimism, we explore how these characters represent different aspects of the human experience. 🌟👉 Join us on this nostalgic journey and see Winnie the Pooh like never before! Whether you're a fan of psychology, literature, or just love a good story, this video will give you a fresh perspective on these timeless tales. Don’t miss out – hit play and uncover the secret personalities of the Hundred Acre Wood! 🌳✨Reference and addition info:https://www.supersummary.com/winnie-the-pooh/major-character-analysis/https://www.countdowntomagic.com/winnie-the-pooh-characters-mental-disorders/ We've Got A New YouTube Channel - Watch, listen and most definitely subscribe and share!

Was the Curse of King Tut’s Tomb real, or just a tale to thrill the masses? In this video, we unravel the mysteries surrounding the legendary discovery of Tutankhamun’s tomb in 1922 and the so-called ‘mummy’s curse’ that followed. Explore the chilling stories, historical context, and scientific theories behind one of history’s most fascinating enigmas. Whether you’re a history buff, a fan of ancient Egypt, or just curious about the truth behind the legend, this video will take you deep into the sands of time. Dare to discover the truth—if you’re brave enough!"  https://daily.jstor.org/was-it-really-a-mummys-curse/ https://www.nationalgeographic.com/history/article/curse-of-the-mummy#:~:text=%22My%20research%20has%20not%20only,Montserrat%20stressed%20to%20the%20Independent. https://www.livescience.com/ancient-egyptian-mummy-curse.html https://egymonuments.gov.eg/monuments/tomb-of-tutankhamun/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Howard_Carter https://artsandculture.google.com/story/the-curse-of-pharaoh-tutankhamun/eAJyYyD6emhtIw We've Got A New YouTube Channel - Watch, listen and most definitely subscribe and share!

Rejecting the Narrative and Unveiling BuffoonsIn 1887, a prank led to an astonishing turn of political events in Argonia, Kansas. When Susanna M. Salter's name appeared on the mayoral ballot as a joke, she had no idea she was a candidate—until Election Day! What started as an attempt to embarrass turned into a historic victory. Watch how this unexpected nominee won over the town, garnered support from major political groups, and became the first woman elected mayor in the United States, all without spending a cent on her campaign.Explore how this groundbreaking election not only challenged societal norms but also set the stage for future progress in women’s rights. Don’t miss this remarkable story of perseverance and triumph against the odds. Hit ‘play’ to witness how a prank turned into a powerful statement about leadership and equality.https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Susanna_M._Salterhttps://www.thevintagenews.com/2018/06/28/susanna-m-salter/ We've Got A New YouTube Channel - Watch, listen and most definitely subscribe and share!

The Tularosa basin in New Mexico has a rather unusual history. The stories and legends are prolific in the histories of the peoples who have passed through it over the centuries. There are colorful tales of rich deposits of minerals, cowboy’s, Indian’s, and outlaws. And, more legends of UFO’s and aliens from other worlds than you shake a stick at. And it is possible that some of these stories might even be true.Some claimed this never happened, but the rumors were out there. Somebody told somebody, and a few years later somebody told somebody else, and then the treasure hunt began - for the worst ever video game ever. This particular urban legend, which is supposed to have happened in the early 1980s, was finally proven true. In 2014, the exhumation began in that landfill in Alamogordo, and a portion of those lost E.T. game cartridges were found. Finally – at the bottom of the hole, they hit pay dirt. Somewhere in the neighborhood of 1300 games were recovered. Around 900 or so were the coveted E.T.A horrible video game, becomes rare because everyone throws it away. 30 years later, it's a rare classic cult favorite for the retro crowd.https://bestlifeonline.com/true-urban-legends/    #29https://www.nbcnews.com/tech/video-games/those-old-e-t-atari-games-dug-desert-sold-108-n418971https://money.cnn.com/2015/09/01/technology/atari-et/index.htmlhttps://www.theguardian.com/film/2015/jan/30/a-golden-shining-moment-the-true-story-behind-et-the-worst-video-game-ever We've Got A New YouTube Channel - Watch, listen and most definitely subscribe and share!

Something as simple and commonplace as the lack of good sleep and rest can be - and has been - catastrophic. It's shocking how the mundane, every day, and simple things can be such a big deal!Check it out - There are few things that everyone appreciates. One of these things: A good night's sleep is wonderful. Though a subjective statement, it will always be true.No one enjoys fatigue, a slow brain, or trouble focusing.Everyone appreciates being clear-headed, rested, and ready.Yep.  Across the board, everyone will be better off in some way - reinvigorated and alert -  after a good night’s sleep, or solid nap.And, unfortunately, for a multitude of reasons, and for a large percentage of people, there are few things that have become more unattainable than adequate sleep. We've Got A New YouTube Channel - Watch, listen and most definitely subscribe and share!

Was this character a Narcissist or a Psychopath - or Both? I'm not making the diagnosis here, just examining the story and it's origins.Robert Lewis Stevenson was the creator of the classic, The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. A classic horror novel that has captured the imagination of many and has been made into a motion picture several times.It seems, along with nightmares and scientific journals, a man named Deacon Brody, was one of the inspirations for the characters Jekyll and Hyde. Brody was a distinguished and trusted gentleman of status who chose, or somehow was compelled by the demons in his own mind, to live a rather duplicitous life. Deacon Brodie was a respected businessman, a city councilor, a cabinetmaker, and a locksmith. Who was always dressed in his finest, and who was always present at the best social events. On the surface he lived a respectable life with a wife and children – but he also lived a secret life filled with gambling, drunkenness, cockfighting, two mistresses, and 5 illegitimate children. Narcissist, psychopath, schizophrenic, or multiple personalities - what do you think? Reference:https://www.auldreekietours.com/2020/08/deacon-brodie-the-real-life-inspiration-for-dr-jekyll-and-mr-hyde/ https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-scotland-31018496 https://www.forbes.com/sites/abrambrown/2019/10/25/bogeyman-and-gentleman-the-real-life-dr-jekyll-and-mr-hyde/ We've Got A New YouTube Channel - Watch, listen and most definitely subscribe and share!

It will probably help our conversation if we make clear we are not talking about the disagreement you might be thinking of right now. Did we get there on July 30, 1969? We'll leave that to others to argue. There is another unanswered question: Was it, "That's one small step for a man, one giant leap for mankind", or "That's one small step for A man, one giant leap for mankind"? On July 20, 1969, one of the most monumental events in the history of humans took place. That day, the first astronaut set foot on the surface of the moon. Yep - Neil Armstrong exited the moon lander and put the very first boot print ever in the dust of the lunar surface. However, there are some differing opinions on what really happened… a little controversy concerning the event. Interested amateurs, experts, professionals, and scholars have reviewed the audio and video recordings of this remarkable achievement. And they don’t all agree on what really happened. Let's take a look at the argument... References:https://bestlifeonline.com/true-urban-legends/ https://www.space.com/17307-neil-armstrong-one-small-step-quote.html https://www.navytimes.com/news/your-navy/2019/07/13/armstrongs-famous-one-small-step-quote-explained/ https://airandspace.si.edu/stories/editorial/one-small-step-man-or-manhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A-okay#:~:text=John%20%22Shorty%22%20Powers%20popularized%20it,States'%20first%20crewed%20space%20flight. We've Got A New YouTube Channel - Watch, listen and most definitely subscribe and share!

A little examination of Lady Bugs, Elephants, Dinosaurs, Whales, Redwood Tress, and the Humungous Fungus (Armillaria Ostoyea) in Malheur National Forest.Pretty crazy that something, so incomprehensibly big, can sometimes go so completely unnoticed. And with other things they can appear so enormous that we can’t see anything else… but in fact are of little real consequence.  It seems that -big and small - really are qualities that are defined by perspective. So, when you find yourself overwhelmed by what seems to be a really big deal – well, It’s not always easy - but perhaps you can find hope, strength, peace, and even solutions by working to find a different perspective. Reference:https://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/fsbdev3_033146.pdfhttps://www.scientificamerican.com/article/strange-but-true-largest-organism-is-fungus/https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/factcheck/2021/07/29/fact-check-claim-worlds-largest-fungus-uses-altered-images/8059686002/https://www.britannica.com/animal/elephant-mammalhttps://www.natgeokids.com/uk/discover/animals/sea-life/10-blue-whale-facts/https://www.fieldmuseum.org/exhibitions/maximo-titanosaur We've Got A New YouTube Channel - Watch, listen and most definitely subscribe and share!

Link to Eugene Lazowskis writing: https://dokumen.pub/private-war-memoirs-of-a-doctor-solder-1933-1944.html  One of the big killers in war throughout history and pre-1940’s was not what you might expect. It was not the ever-increasing genius and lethality of the weapons of the enemy. It was disease.  1939 Dr Eugene Lazowski, a polish physician, had just finished medical school, and was a Lieutenant in his country’s military. The Germans had just conquered Poland with their Blitzkrieg invasion, and he was captured and placed in a POW camp. From which he promptly escaped. Simultaneously, Typhus was taking the lives of 750 people every day in Poland. The red cross was doing everything they could to help the victims and refugees of war. Dr Lazowski, now 26 years old, was hiding in plain sight working with the red cross in Rozwadow. Having escaped there with his little family, they were doing their best to help others and to survive themselves. The Jewish ghettos were well established, and though the need was great, the Nazi’s would not allow the Jews to receive medical care from outside the ghetto’s. Typhus was a common killer – along with many other diseases. If there was a breakout of typhus amongst Jews, the Nazis would shoot them on the spot, leave them lay, and then the home and belongings were burned. Conversely, there was no quick execution for the non-Jewish Poles. They were quarantined – until the disease ran its course, and they either survived or they didn’t. Noticing this difference in the Nazi’s treatment of victims of Typhus, Dr Lazowski and a college from school, Dr. Matulewicz, realized they might have an opportunity. And, maybe, they might save some lives.  Lazowski and Matulewicz had learned a little secret. One that was not well known in the medical community as a whole. They had found that by injecting individuals with a dead strain of typhus, they would then test positive for the disease. Though quite risky to attempt, they chose to use this knowledge to their advantage. Suddenly, 12 villages in the area were taken by the scourge of typhus (wink, wink), and one household or another had to be quarantined.   https://www.lowellmilkencenter.org/programs/projects/view/the-weapon-of-intelligence/hero https://www.timesofisrael.com/how-a-faked-typhus-outbreak-spared-8000-poles-from-the-nazis/ NOTE: Eugene Lazowski story has been portrayed and promoted as a one about saving 8,000 Jews during the second world war. An article by Barbara Necek disputes this. Her research found that the story is true in that about 8000 people were saved, but there is no direct evidence that any of these were Jewish. https://k-larevue.com/en/investigation-on-a-fake-polish-just/We've Got A New YouTube Channel - Watch, listen and most definitely subscribe and share!

During the American revolution, the lives of many were in chaos.It was a world of chaos for those who were present.Many were called upon – many responded, and some gave their all.That revolution – and those people - made a difference.Being present in this world means that you will “Make a difference”. You will have an impact – one way or another – you will contribute or not. You cannot avoid it. But, it is your choice – What difference will you make? We've Got A New YouTube Channel - Watch, listen and most definitely subscribe and share!

Sometimes things break perfectly. So perfectly that if there is some intervention (well-meaning or not) that perfect result of brokenness becomes a tragedy.For example: The little chick struggling to break free of the egg as it hatches. It is truly a fight for life – but if we intervene, and “help” by pulling away the shell it fights against away, and freeing it – we also kill it. That struggle to emerge from the egg is necessary in order for the chick to gain the strength it needs to thrive.It’s important to struggle, stretch, learn, and grow. The tough expenses bring wisdom, understanding, and comprehension of greater things. Challenges make us better. And think twice before you take any action that removes an important learning opportunity from someone else. We've Got A New YouTube Channel - Watch, listen and most definitely subscribe and share!

Ever heard of Shawmut, or Pigs Eye Parrat? There are - or were - real places. But, with the march of time, it seems everything is changing. Robots are replacing doctors. Mail has been usurped by email… and text… and tweet. The 5 and Dime, became Kmart, and then Walmart – then who knows what’s next? Heck… it seems in some ways that the gladiators of the past have been replaced by Professional Wrestling, which has further morphed into Politics, with its showmanship and to-the-death enemies. Even the ever-trusted paper map has been replaced by GPS, and the encyclopedia has been booted into obscurity by Google. And where are you from?  https://www.ranker.com/list/us-cities-renamed/tracey-graham https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_city_name_changes https://languagecentre.sun.ac.za/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/List-of-City-Name-Changes-Wikipedia.pdf We've Got A New YouTube Channel - Watch, listen and most definitely subscribe and share!

Have you ever had one of those days when everything goes wrong?  You know, the kind of day when your toast is burnt; and on top of that you are out of butter and somebody finished off the OJ. So, you toss the toast, head for work, and stop for a breakfast sandwich - and your credit card won’t work – and you used the last of the free-floating change in the car yesterday to get a soda.What are the odds?It does happen, but it’s not going to end you. It might make you a little warry –but, you probably won’t be taking any ‘death defying’ chances today, as the odds are obviously not in your favor.However, for many of those things we fear, have nightmares about, and might worry might take us out, the actual likelihood is actually quite low.References:https://www.ksl.com/article/26336838/florida-man-bitten-by-shark-punched-by-monkey-twice-struck-by-lightning-bitten-by-snakehttps://www.business-standard.com/article/news-ani/death-cheater-us-man-survives-lightning-strike-snake-and-shark-bites-113080700416_1.htmlhttps://www.npr.org/2013/08/10/210759508/man-survives-attack-by-shark-snake-lightningDifferent Man - https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-43858481  (Snake, Bear, Shark)Another Man Roy Sullivan - https://www.newsleader.com/story/news/local/history/2016/08/07/park-ranger-struck-lightning-7-8-times-history/88377364/  (8 times with lightning)Statistics: https://ourworldindata.org/causes-of-death#:~:text=The%20most%20common%20causes%20of%20death%20globally%20%E2%80%94%20shown%20in%20blue,and%20aren't%20infectious%20themselves.https://www.who.int/data/gho/data/themes/mortality-and-global-health-estimates We've Got A New YouTube Channel - Watch, listen and most definitely subscribe and share!

Some things are easily observable in the desert. The unobstructed vistas can stretch out for tens and even hundreds of miles. It can be very tough to guess just how far away – or how close – things can be.And, whenever there is something going on, dust gets thrown up into the air – you can see it for miles. And the dust cloud is carried downwind. The column of a little dust devil can be visible for miles. The dust from a pick-up driving along a dirt road, a construction site, and even a dirt bike zipping along on a trail miles away – can be seen. You may be so far from the source you have no idea what is kicking stuff up.Looking out to the rest of the world, it is true that activity kicks up dust, that drifts about until somewhere downwind it again falls to the ground. This happens literally and figuratively. But you can’t always see it.Everything that happens has an impact on whatever is downwind – downwind in geography, and in time. A large portion of the New Mexico, Nevada, and Utah deserts were subject to the nuclear fallout that drifted downwind of the ongoing tests. Tests that continued for decades. Back then, people were assured if they stayed out of the fallout, and brushed it or washed it away, it was perfectly safe. However, specific cancers became much more common throughout those regions in the years that passed after that first, and the subsequent years of testing of nuclear weapons.Today we know, through formerly classified documents, that the United States Government knew the situation was not at all benign. And that hundreds of thousands of lives of downwinders (Down Winders) had been, and yet will be, impacted.https://www.nti.org/atomic-pulse/downwind-of-trinity-remembering-the-first-victims-of-the-atomic-bomb/https://thebulletin.org/premium/2023-07/collateral-damage-american-civilian-survivors-of-the-1945-trinity-test/https://www.history.com/news/atomic-bomb-test-victims-new-mexico-downwinders We've Got A New YouTube Channel - Watch, listen and most definitely subscribe and share!

Have you ever seen some new gadget and thought to yourself. “I should have thought of that! Somebodies gonna make a fortune on that!”But great ideas – everybody has them. Those bright flashes in our brains that illuminate some fantastic new concept in a new way. You know, the better mousetrap. “We’ll be selling them like hot-cakes! Man, I need to get a patent on this.”Well, some newfangled mousetraps are better than others.Novel ideas can be hard to judge at the moment. Some things seem like a good idea at the time – and then time passes.Some folks have call them Vampire Ideas. They seem totally genius – until the light of a new day rises, and they melt – like a vampire in the sun.Here are 7 examples of stellar inventions, that, upon further review – didn’t work out as one might have thought – or maybe they did. We've Got A New YouTube Channel - Watch, listen and most definitely subscribe and share!

This is one of those episodes that might freak you out a bit. If you don’t like to hear about some of the lesser known, but kind’a yucky realities of life. You might want to skip this one.Some really smart biologist stated that humans are massively outnumbered and out gunned by a presence right here on our own planet, right now. In fact, they out number us 1.4 billion to one.It is a presence we’ve already been at war with, on and off, for eon’s. Sometimes we’ve been seriously decimated by the enemy. They’ve attacked with disease, chemical warfare, and wiped-out crops, and destroyed homes.But, it’s not like humans haven’t gotten in some licks of their own. We have employed everything from close quarters combat to chemical warfare, and even genetic engineering.The Enemy – insects: Like fleas, mosquitos, ants, bees, aphids, termites, and so many others. They have been eating our crops, spreading disease, stinging and biting us – even drinking our blood. And they won’t be stopping anytime soon. Ewe –But a new day has come. And, well, some, understandably, are not completely comfortable with it – including me.Here’s the latest - Now they are talking about adding even more bugs; and doing it on purpose. In fact, they have already been doing it for quite a while. Want to know more? Check out the video.Also See:https://fivethirtyeight.com/features/the-bugs-of-the-world-could-squish-us-all/ https://www.boredpanda.com/people-freak-out-about-processed-foods-include-bug-ingredients-after-app-goes-viral/https://www.miragenews.com/foods-you-didnt-know-are-of-insects-1005795/#google_vignette https://www.bbc.com/news/business-43786055https://academic.oup.com/af/article/13/4/16/7242408 We've Got A New YouTube Channel - Watch, listen and most definitely subscribe and share!