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EPISODE · May 7, 2026 · 39 MIN

The Bizarre Saga of the Red Solo Cup

from Ridiculous History · host iHeartPodcasts

If you're from the United States, you'll instantly recognize the iconic red Solo cup. It's ubquitous at picnics, parties, sports events -- and often seen in TV shows and movies, so much so that the rest of the world covets these cups as "American souvenirs". So how on Earth did this humble cup rise from a public health product to an international symbol of all things American? In today's episode, Ben, Noel, and Max find out.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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