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“Have YOU heard?”

by Troy W. Hudson

📣"Have YOU heard?" is a weekly show featuring interesting history, little known facts, trivia, national days to celebrate, birthdays and fun facts about the days of our life! 💚🎤

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  1. Neil Armstrong Was STRANDED on the Moon (Saved by Buzz and a 39¢ Pen)

    Have YOU heard that Neil Armstrong almost didn't make it back from the moon because of a broken switch and a felt-tip pen? STAY TUNED! ## SEGMENT 1: THE FEATURE OF THE DAY July 21st, 1969 - after Neil Armstrong took his famous first steps on the moon, he and Buzz Aldrin discovered their lunar...

  2. Billy the Kid FAKED His Own Death? (The Truth Will Shock You)

    Have YOU heard that a 21-year-old outlaw's death sparked one of America's greatest legends, but the truth might shock you? STAY TUNED! SEGMENT 1: THE FEATURE OF THE DAY On July 14th, 1881, Sheriff Pat Garrett claimed he shot and killed the notorious Billy the Kid in Fort Sumner, New Mexico.…

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  3. BRAIN FREEZE NATION: Millions Obsessed with FREE Purple Sugar Water?! 🤯 (+ Fry Lies & Global Rock!)

    Have YOU heard that July 11th is the one day a year when grown adults will literally line up around the block to get a free cup of artificially colored ice that makes their tongues turn colors? STAY TUNED! SEGMENT 1: FEATURE OF THE DAY - The Great Slurpee Phenomenon Source: 7-Eleven official...

  4. TWO PRESIDENTS DIED THE SAME DAY?! The Spookiest Coincidence in American History 😱

    Have YOU heard that John Adams and Thomas Jefferson both died on the exact same day - July 4th, 1826 - exactly 50 years after signing the Declaration of Independence? STAY TUNED!SEGMENT 1: FEATURE OF THE DAY - John Adams and Thomas Jefferson, two of our founding fathers who helped create America,...

  5. BABE RUTH EJECTED, REPLACED BY PERFECTION?! 🤯 (Emu War, Pink Secrets & Typewriter Sabotage!)

    "Have YOU heard that Babe Ruth once got ejected from a game and his replacement threw a perfect game? ...STAY TUNED!"## SEGMENT 1: FEATURE OF THE DAY - Ruth's Perfect ReplacementOn June 23, 1917, Babe Ruth got ejected from a Red Sox game after punching an umpire who called his first pitch a...

  6. FIRST WOMAN IN SPACE?! 🚀 SHE OUT-FLEW ALL US GUYS! 🤯

    Have YOU heard? On June 16, 1963, a woman soared into space, proving the cosmos isn’t just for cosmonauts—guess who? STAY TUNED!SEGMENT 1: Feature of the Day – Valentina Tereshkova’s Cosmic Adventure!Source: history.comSEGMENT 2: National Day Calendar – National Fudge Day!Source:...

  7. DONALD DUCK: 91 & Still QUACKING MAD?! 🤯 (Plus Racehorse GOATS & First AC Train!)

    Have YOU heard? On June 9, 1934, a feisty duck with a sailor jacket quacked his way into our hearts—can you guess who? STAY TUNED!SEGMENT 1: Feature of the Day – Donald Duck’s Grand Debut!On June 9, 1934, Disney’s Donald Duck waddled onto screens in The Wise Little HenSource: The Fact SiteSEGMENT...

  8. HUMAN LIGHTNING ROD?! 🤯 He Survived 7 Strikes!

    "Have YOU heard that there's a man who literally became a human lightning magnet? Roy Sullivan got struck by lightning SEVEN different times - and somehow lived to tell the tale! STAY TUNED!" SEGMENT 1: FEATURE OF THE DAY - THE HUMAN LIGHTNING ROD (June 5) Roy Sullivan - the unluckiest lucky man...

  9. NASA's $125 Million Mistake: When Australia Was Upside Down | Most Expensive Map Error in History

    "Have YOU heard that a NASA spacecraft once had to be rescued because astronauts accidentally programmed it with a map of Australia... upside down? STAY TUNED!"## SEGMENT 1: FEATURE OF THE DAY - THE UPSIDE-DOWN AUSTRALIA MAP (May 29)*[Source: NASA's Mars Climate Orbiter Mishap Investigation Board...

  10. Inside England's DEADLY Poison Garden, Amelia Earhart's FLAMING Plane & Pac-Man's Pizza Origin

    "Have YOU heard that the world's most deadly garden is in England and contains over 100 poisonous plants that could kill you with just a taste or touch? STAY TUNED!"SEGMENT 1: FEATURE OF THE DAY - THE POISON GARDEN (May 19)On May 19, 2005, the Duchess of Northumberland officially opened the…

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  11. The Horse That Lost Kentucky Derby From a Birthday Cake AND Flight Hostesses who pushed airplanes!

    "Have YOU heard that in 1969, a Kentucky Derby-winning horse was stripped of his title after failing a drug test... because a baker put cough medicine in his birthday cake? STAY TUNED!"## SEGMENT 1: FEATURE OF THE DAY - THE DRUGGED DERBY WINNER (May 14)*[Source: Sports Illustrated archives,...

  12. 🤯 NASA's Space Pen LIE?! + Rubber Duck Secrets & Mother's Day Drama! | Have YOU Heard?

    "Have YOU heard? NASA once spent millions developing a pen that could write in space while the Russians just used pencils! ...STAY TUNED!"## SEGMENT ONE: SPACE PEN MYTH[SOURCE: NASA History Office, "Common Space Myths Debunked"]## SEGMENT TWO: CINCO DE MAYO ORIGINS[SOURCE: National Day Calendar,...

  13. Dentist's Invention Makes $2 Billion Annually: Shocking Origin of Cotton Candy | Have YOU Heard?

    "Have YOU heard that a dentist invented cotton candy and it was originally called "Fairy Floss"?! STAY TUNED!"SEGMENT 1: FEATURE OF THE DAY - COTTON CANDY ORIGINS[Source: National Confectioners Association; Smithsonian Magazine]SEGMENT 2: NATIONAL SUPERHERO DAY - APRIL 28[Source:...

  14. The Car Fuel Nobody Talks About: PEANUTS Almost Changed Transportation History | Have YOU Heard?

    Have YOU heard… that folks once tried to power cars with peanut oil?! …STAY TUNED!**SEGMENT ONE: Feature of the Week - The Peanut-Powered Dream!****(Source: Various historical accounts of early alternative fuel experiments and biographies of Rudolf Diesel.)****SEGMENT TWO: National Pretzel Day -...

  15. People Thought Tomatoes Made You A ZOMBIE?! | The TRUTH About "Poison Apples" | Have YOU Heard?

    Have YOU heard… that for a hot minute, folks thought tomatoes could turn you into a zombie?! …STAY TUNED!⏰ Timestamps: 00:00 Feature of the Week - The Great Tomato Panic!00:54 National Laundry Day - April 15th!01:20 The Sinking of the Titanic - April 15th01:43 Why We Say "Bless You" After a...

  16. Earthquake-Sensing Mice, Librarian Superheroes & the Supermarket Revolution – Have YOU Heard?

    Have YOU heard... about MICE that can PREDICT EARTHQUAKES with MIND-BLOWING accuracy? Stay TUNED!⏰ Timestamps: 00:00 NATURE'S EARTHQUAKE EARLY WARNING SYSTEM00:48 NATIONAL SCHOOL LIBRARIAN DAY01:26 FIRST SUPERMARKETWatch, Learn and Enjoy!Troy W. Hudson***************************Troy W. Hudson is…

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  17. NASA's SHOCKING Martian Discovery! 🚀👽 + The First Mobile Phone Call?! 📱

    Have YOU heard... about a DISCOVERY that turned the ENTIRE scientific world UPSIDE DOWN? Stay TUNED!⏰ Timestamps: 00:00 MARTIAN METEORITE THAT SPARKED AN ALIEN LIFE DEBATE00:58 NATIONAL CHOCOLATE MOUSSE DAY01:36 BIRTH OF THE MOBILE PHONEWatch, Learn and Enjoy!Troy W....

  18. 19-Day Concert, PB&J Secrets & Hans Christian Andersen's Inspiring Tale – Have YOU Heard?

    Have YOU heard... about a WORLD RECORD so BIZARRE it'll make your jaw DROP? Stay TUNED!⏰ Timestamps: 00:00 WORLD'S LONGEST CONCERT00:50 NATIONAL PEANUT BUTTER AND JELLY DAY01:37 HANS CHRISTIAN ANDERSENWatch, Learn and Enjoy!Troy W. Hudson***************************Troy W. Hudson is an American...

  19. Unicorn Pizza Deliveries, Backwards Day Chaos & the Great Pillow Fort War – Have YOU Heard?

    Have YOU heard... about INVISIBLE UNICORNS that DELIVER PIZZA using TELEPORTATION? Stay TUNED!⏰ Timestamps: 00:00 IIUPDN REVEALED!00:56 YAD SDRAWKCAB LANOITANRETNI01:40 GREAT PILLOW FORT WORLD WARWatch, Learn and Enjoy!Troy W. Hudson***************************Troy W. Hudson is an American Voice...

  20. When SEALS Became SPIES?! 🤯 + The Post-it Note's Shocking Origin!

    Have YOU heard... about a DAY when SEALS became SPIES during World War II? Stay TUNED!⏰ Timestamps: 00:00 When Marine Mammals Became Military Intelligence00:57 Accidental Invention of the Post-it Note02:00 Eiffel Tower's Controversial Beginnings02:42 April Fools' EveWatch, Learn and Enjoy!Troy W....

  21. FIRST WASHING MACHINE?! 🤯 & Food on a STICK! (March 28th History)

    Have YOU heard that on this day in 1797, Nathaniel Briggs patented the first-ever washing machine, saving us all from the ENDLESS TORTURE of hand-washing our clothes?⏰ Timestamps: 00:00 Washing Machine01:04 National Something on a Stick Day01:59 ConstantinopleWatch, Learn and Enjoy!Troy W....

  22. Lincoln's SECRET INVENTION?! 🤯 The Only President With a Patent!

    Have YOU heard that on this day in 1855, Abraham Lincoln was issued a patent for a device to lift boats over shoals, making him the ONLY U.S. president to ever hold a patent? ⏰ Timestamps: 00:00 Lincoln's Invention 01:03 Deadliest accident in aviation history 01:57 Alaskan Earthquake Watch, Learn...

  23. The FIRST EVER AD?! 🤯 1484 Marketing & Popeye's IRON LIE! (March 26th History)

    Have YOU heard that on this day in 1484, William Caxton printed the first-ever book advertisement in English history, creating the world's first MARKETING CAMPAIGN for literature? ⏰ Timestamps: 00:00 First print ad 01:00 National Spinach Day 01:54 Shocking Stock Exchange Rule Watch, Learn and...

  24. MONA LISA STOLEN! 😱 & Recovered 2 Years Later! (March 25th History)

    Have YOU heard that the world's most famous painting, the Mona Lisa, was stolen from the Louvre and missing for over TWO YEARS before being recovered on this day in 1914? ⏰ Timestamps: 00:00 Mona Lisa 01:00 National Medal of Honor Day 01:32 WikiWikiWeb Watch, Learn and Enjoy! Troy W. Hudson...

  25. The REAL Great Escape! & Houdini's Elephant Trick! (March 24th)

    Have YOU heard that Houdini's final performance was on March 24, 1918, where he made an elephant disappear on stage in New York?! ⏰ Timestamps: 00:00 Houdini 00:55 National Chocolate Covered Raisin Day 01:34 Exxon Valdez ran aground 02:17 Great Escape Watch, Learn and Enjoy! Troy W. Hudson...

  26. California’s Cannibalism, Alcatraz Plumbing & Ballooning Around the World – Have YOU Heard?

    Have YOU heard about the day California accidentally legalized CANNIBALISM due to a typo in their state constitution?! ...STAY TUNED! ⏰ Timestamps: 00:11 History's most unfortunate typographical error 01:20 National Common Courtesy Day 02:27 Around the Earth in a hot air balloon 03:18 Alcatraz...

  27. Spy Cats, Einstein’s Relativity & a Diva’s Flower Power – Have YOU Heard?

    Have YOU heard about the day the CIA spent $20 MILLION dollars trying to train CATS as spies?! ...STAY TUNED! ⏰ Timestamps: 00:10 Operation Acoustic Kitty 01:19 National Proposal Day 02:14 Theory of Relativity 03:06 Ethel Merman 03:54 HUMOROUS STORY/DAD JOKE Watch, Learn and Enjoy! Troy W. Hudson

  28. Nuclear Oopsies, Tiny T-Rexes, and Buried Treasure?! – Have YOU Heard?

    Have YOU heard about the day America accidentally dropped FOUR nuclear bombs on itself?! ...STAY TUNED! ⏰ Timestamps: 00:10 Nuclear bombs dropped in US 01:14 National Poultry Day 02:06 First bank robbery in America 02:50 Ringlemere Cup 03:43 HUMOROUS STORY/DAD JOKE Watch, Learn and Enjoy! Troy W....

  29. Art Thieves, Spacewalk Snafus & Flying Veggies – Only on March 18!

    Have YOU heard about the $500 MILLION art heist that remains unsolved to this day, with empty frames still hanging in the museum?! ...STAY TUNED! ⏰ Timestamps: 00:14 Largest art heist 01:12 National Sloppy Joe Day 02:08 First human to perform a spacewalk 02:56 Oldest known melody 03:22 St.…

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  30. BIZARRE Secret Formula That Turns Chicago's River GREEN! (Only 6 People Know It!) | Have YOU Heard?

    Have YOU heard that the Chicago River turns green using a secret formula known to only 6 people? Stay tuned… The Chicago River's famous green dye for St. Patrick's Day began accidentally in 1961. City pollution-control workers used green dye to trace illegal sewage discharges when Stephen Bailey…

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  31. 🎂 Einstein, Pi Day & Automatic Toast Tech?! (March 14th History)

    😂😂😂 If you would like to purchase your own Dad Joke Button, I receive a small commission from you clicking this Amazon affiliate link - https://amzn.to/4i1cD9D Today, March 14th, is National Pi Day! A day to celebrate the mathematical constant π (pi), which is approximately 3.14. Math...

  32. Pluto Discovered! & Cat-Powered 👶 BABY ROCKERS?! (March 13th History)

    😂😂😂 If you would like to purchase your own Dad Joke Button, I receive a small commission from you clicking this Amazon affiliate link - https://amzn.to/4i1cD9D Today, March 13th, is National Ear Muff Day! A day to celebrate the invention that keeps our ears warm and cozy during cold weather....

  33. Girl Scouts Founded! & 🤖Robotic CAT🐱 GROOMERS?! (March 12th History)

    😂😂😂 If you would like to purchase your own Dad Joke Button, I receive a small commission from you clicking this Amazon affiliate link - https://amzn.to/4i1cD9D Today, March 12th, is National Baked Scallops Day! A day to celebrate the delicate and delicious flavor of baked scallops. Whether you...

  34. 🚴This FLYING BICYCLE Never Took OFF! (+ Queen Elizabeth's GAMBLING Secret & Waffle History)

    😂😂😂 If you would like to purchase your own Dad Joke Button, I receive a small commission from you clicking this Amazon affiliate link - https://amzn.to/4i1cD9D It’s National Oatmeal Nut Waffles Day, a time to celebrate the delicious and healthy combination of oatmeal and nuts in waffle form....

  35. 🤯 FLYING BICYCLES & TALKING CHICKENS? March 10th is WILD!

    😂😂😂 If you would like to purchase your own Dad Joke Button, I receive a small commission from you clicking this Amazon affiliate link - https://amzn.to/4i1cD9D Today, March 10th, is National Mario Day! Why? Because MAR10 looks like… Mario! Clever, right? This day is all about celebrating...

  36. Cereal Accidents & Pork Royalty! (March 7th's Wackiest Facts)

    Have YOU heard about the time a bunch of cereal went missing from Post? It was a real BREAKFAST break-in... but first! Today is National Cereal Day! And boy, do I have some GRAPE news for you. Did you know that the first breakfast cereal was created by accident when some wheat fell into a…

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  37. Cheese Explosions, Brain Freezes & a Dentist’s Worst Nightmare! 🧀❄️😂

    Did you know today is National Freeze Pop Day? That's right! March 6th is when we celebrate those icy treats that leave your hands sticky and your tongue colorfully stained! The first freeze pop was accidentally created in 1905 when soda-maker Frank Epperson left a mixture of powdered soda and...

  38. Cheese Doodle Chaos & Molasses Mayhem! (March 5th's Wildest Facts)

    Have YOU heard about the time Boston literally drowned in molasses? It was a sticky situation that really SYRUP-titiously got out of hand... but first! Today is National Cheese Doodle Day! And boy, do I have some CHEESY facts for you. Did you know that the average American eats about 100 pounds…

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  39. Commas Save Lives & Chocolate Chaos! (March 4th's Wildest Facts)

    Have YOU heard about the time an entire city got hooked on candy bars? It was a real SWEET success story... but first! Did you know that today is National Grammar Day? I'm not trying to be tense about it, but this is a present I can't pass up! And hey, if you're wondering why grammar is…

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  40. The Day History Called to Say 'Be Happy, Eat Sandwiches, and Thank Bell for Your Phone Bill ☎️

    SEGMENT 1: Did you know that today is National I Want You to be Happy Day? It's true! And what better way to spread joy than by sharing a smile? Studies show that smiling is contagious - so technically, you're not just grinning, you're starting an epidemic of happiness! SEGMENT 2: Speaking of...

  41. Chocolate Soufflés, DNA Secrets & A Deadly Ship Explosion That Led to Love?! 🍫🧬🚢❤️

    Have YOU heard about the explosive event aboard the USS Princeton that led to a presidential love story? Stay tuned to find out more, but first… Today is National Chocolate Soufflé Day! This delightful dessert, with its rich, molten center and fluffy exterior, has been a staple in French cuisine...

  42. Baseball’s Supreme Court Shock, Elizabeth Taylor’s Wild Love Life & A Comedy Accident?! 🤯🎬

    Have YOU heard about the silent film star who accidentally made the world's first feature-length comedy after getting carried away with too many pratfalls?... but first! Talk about a sweet surprise! On this day in 1922, the Supreme Court ruled that baseball is NOT interstate commerce but a sport…

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  43. Grand Canyon Secrets, Cash’s Wild Past & The Ice-Covered Wild West! 🤯

    Have YOU heard about the day Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show accidentally turned New York Harbor into the world's biggest circus?... but first! On this day in 1919, the Grand Canyon officially became a National Park! But here's something they don't tell you in the brochures - the first person to...

  44. King Tut's Tomb: The Most EPIC Unboxing in History! 👑 | Have YOU Heard?

    Have YOU heard about the mysterious casket that took three hours to open, but when it finally did, it changed the way we see ancient Egypt forever?... but first!" Ever wonder why we call British people "Brits"? Well, on this day in 1570, Queen Elizabeth I was excommunicated by Pope Pius V, who...

  45. This 'DEAD' Invention Saves MILLIONS of Lives! 🧊 | Have YOU Heard?

    "Have YOU heard about the accidental invention that revolutionized modern medicine and saved countless lives by keeping things cool?... but first!" In 1938, a crucial step in the fight against one of humanity's deadliest diseases happened right here in New York City. Dr. Max Theiler and his team...

  46. This Town Elected a DOG as Mayor... For 10 YEARS! 🐕 | Have YOU Heard?

    Have YOU heard about the time a dog became the mayor of a U.S. town? Yep, it happened—but first… Today in 1878, the world got its very first **telephone directory**! It wasn’t a thick yellow book filled with ads—it was a single sheet of paper listing **fifty** businesses and individuals in New...

  47. This Famous Opera's First Night Was a DISASTER... Now It's Legendary! 🎭 | Have YOU Heard?

    Have YOU heard about the opera that caused a riot in Rome? But first... On February 20, 1816, Gioachino Rossini's opera "The Barber of Seville" premiered in Rome. The debut was a disaster, with audiences hissing and jeering, leading to an on-stage commotion. However, after this rocky start, the...

  48. Massive Volcano EXPLOSION Changed Earth's Climate?! 🌋 | Have YOU Heard?

    Have YOU heard about the explosive event that rocked South America on this day? We'll uncover the fiery details in our final segment. But first... On February 19, 1878, Thomas Edison was granted a patent for his cylinder phonograph. This invention allowed people to record and reproduce sound for...

  49. This Cow FLEW in a Plane & Made Sky Milk?! 🐄✈️ | Have YOU Heard?

    Have YOU heard today is a big day in bovine history - but first… Today is **National Battery Day!** You probably don’t think much about these little power packs until your remote dies at the worst possible moment, but did you know the very first battery was invented by an Italian scientist named...

  50. HE Got CUT From His Team?! The REAL Story Behind the GOAT 🏀👑 | Have YOU Heard?

    Have YOU heard about the basketball legend who got cut from his high school team but went on to become the GOAT? Talk about a JUMP shot to success!... but first! On this day in 1934, the first high school "driver's ed" class was offered at State College High School in Pennsylvania. You could say...

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

📣"Have YOU heard?" is a weekly show featuring interesting history, little known facts, trivia, national days to celebrate, birthdays and fun facts about the days of our life! 💚🎤

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Troy W. Hudson

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