EPISODE · Jun 7, 2026 · 17 MIN
The Backwards Day That Never Ended (Or: How Russia Stole 11 Days From History)
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What happens when an entire country just decides to skip 11 days of the calendar? We dive into the bizarre true story of how switching calendars created time travelers, riots, and why George Washington's birthday is a lie. Plus, the surprising reason your smartphone knows what day it is but medieval monks would be completely lost. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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What happens when an entire country just decides to skip 11 days of the calendar? We dive into the bizarre true story of how switching calendars created time travelers, riots, and why George Washington's birthday is a lie. Plus, the surprising reason your smartphone knows what day it is but medieval monks would be completely lost.
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