EPISODE · May 10, 2024 · 3 MIN
Did A Finnish Skier Actually Spit Out His Dentures On His Way To A Gold Medal?
from Cool Weird Awesome with Brady Carlson · host Brady Carlson
Today in 1907, the birthday of Finnish Olympic gold medalist Kalle Jalkanen. His relay team had a big come from behind victory in the 1936 Winter Games, but what legend says happened along the way is an even more unusual part of the story. Plus: If you’re celebrating Mother’s Day this Sunday, you could head to St. Petersburg, Florida, which is home to the Museum of Motherhood. The death of Finland's ski king was arcstained - Major executed four prisoners of war (Iltalehti) Museum of Motherhood You’ll feel like a champion when you back our show on Patreon
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Today in 1907, the birthday of Finnish Olympic gold medalist Kalle Jalkanen. His relay team had a big come from behind victory in the 1936 Winter Games, but what legend says happened along the way is an even more unusual part of the story. Plus: If you’re celebrating Mother’s Day this Sunday, you could head to St. Petersburg, Florida, which is home to the Museum of Motherhood. The death of Finland's ski king was arcstained - Major executed four prisoners of war (Iltalehti) Museum of Motherhood You’ll feel like a champion when you back our show on Patreon
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