Welcome to Bizarre, Strange, and Weird Historical Facts. It is Thursday, May 14 2026. I am your host, Robert Bob Kahn. The next time you enjoy a lobster dinner, keep this in mind. Lobsters were once considered poor people’s food and even prison punishment. I hope I didn’t ruin that wonderful lo

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Life Thoughts, Wednesday - 5-13-26 Hi, Here’s a Life Thought. Complexity is the mask of a con artist. In 78 years, I’ve seen, and continue to see people chase exclusive deals and secret algorithms because they believe they’ve found a shortcut the rest of the world missed. But, here is the sal

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Welcome to Bizarre, Strange, and Weird Historical Facts. It is Wednesday, May 13, 2026. I am your host, Robert Bob Kahn. In 1720, the British government gave one company–The South Sea Company–a total monopoly on trade in South America.The stock price went through the roof. Even Sir Isaac Newton

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Life Thoughts, Tuesday - 5-12-26 Hi, Here’s a Life Thought. People will humiliate themselves for a sense of belonging. Don’t “bark” for a seat at a table that doesn’t respect your humanity. In a way, this sounds almost like pledging a fraternity, doesn’t it? As always, be nice, be safe, an

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Welcome to Bizarre, Strange, and Weird Historical Facts. It is Tuesday, May 12 2026. I am your host, Robert Bob Kahn. Under the theme of “WTF”, Noblemen wore dog collars and barked at their leaders just to feel like they belonged to a “special society.” Members of the 18th-century Bavarian &#3

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Life Thoughts, Monday - 5-11-26 Hi, Here’s a Life Thought. Price is what you pay; value on the other hand, is what you get. If your wealth is based on hope that “someone” else will pay more for your tulip tomorrow,” you’re gambling, not building. As always, be nice, be safe, and laugh a lo

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Welcome to Bizarre, Strange, and Weird Historical Facts. It is Monday, May 11 2026. I am your host, Robert Bob Kahn. In the 1630s, people actually traded their houses for a single flower bulb before the market evaporated in a single afternoon. The Tulip Mania of the 1630s in the Netherlands i

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Life Thoughts, Monday - 5-11-26 Hi, Here’s a Life Thought. Many folks I’m sure believed that Gary Dahl was selling a product. In reality he was selling a story. Find the “mess” in your customer’s life and offer than the “clean” version. You don’t need a Hi Tech invention; you just need to und

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Welcome to Bizarre, Strange, and Weird Historical Facts. It is Sunday, May 10 2026. I am your host, Robert Bob Kahn. To All the Moms, Happy Mothers Day! Gary Dahl was an advertising executive who became a millionaire in 1975 by selling Pet Rocks, a novelty item consisting of smooth stones

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Life Thoughts, Saturday - 5-9-26 Happy Saturday to YOU ALL! Hi, Here’s a Life Thought. Isn’t it amazing that people have always, it seems, allowed fear to create myths, where understanding should exist. How many times has a fear of yours, created a story in your head that continues today?

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Life Thoughts, Saturday - 5-9-26 Happy Saturday to YOU ALL! Hi, Here’s a Life Thought. Isn’t it amazing that people have always, it seems, allowed fear to create myths, where understanding should exist. How many times has a fear of yours, created a story in your head that continues today?

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Life Thoughts, Wednesday - 5-26-26 Hi, Here’s a Life Thought. I wonder, if Einstein felt that he could do the job of the president, if the Israel of today would be a lot different? What do you think? As always, be nice, be safe, and laugh a lot! Talk tomorrow. If you find value in my

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Welcome to Bizarre, Strange, and Weird Historical Facts. It is Friday, May 8, 2026. I am your host, Robert Bob Kahn. Albert Einstein was once offered the presidency of Israel. He declined. He declined the offer to become the second President of Israel in 1952, citing a lack of natural aptitud

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Hi, Here’s a Life Thought. I wonder, if Einstein felt that he could do the job of the president, if the Israel of today would be a lot different? What do you think? As always, be nice, be safe, and laugh a lot! Talk tomorrow. If you find value in my videos or even if they just make you

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Welcome to Bizarre, Strange, and Weird Historical Facts. It is Thursday, May 7 2026. I am your host, Robert Bob Kahn. Cleopatra reportedly dissolved a pearl in vinegar to win a bet. We know she was able to attract and seduce both Caesar and Marc Antony. The story behind the bet was Cleopatra

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Life Thoughts, Wednesday - 5-26-26 Hi, Here’s a Life Thought. Be careful of people who only value you because of what you can do for them. Become aware of the people you’re with. You never have to stay where you aren’t appreciated. Including where you work, your circle of friends, etc. Your l

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Welcome to Bizarre, Strange, and Weird Historical Facts. It is Wednesday, May 6 2026. I am your host, Robert Bob Kahn. In ancient Egypt, you really didn’t want to be a servant. Servants were sometimes covered in honey to attract flies away from royalty. Sure doesn’t sound like a great career

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Life Thoughts, Tuesday - 5-5-26 Hi, Here’s a Life Thought. I talked about Eben Byers yesterd. He began taking the Radithor, after injuring his arm. He found it invigorating and praised it. He gave it to his friends and horses. His death, and probably the deaths of the watch workers who painte

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Welcome to Bizarre, Strange, and Weird Historical Facts. It is Tuesday, May 5, 2026. I am your host, Robert Bob Kahn. In the ancient world, things that you thought were good for you, would, and in many cases did, kill you.. Once again, people would believe something that was told to them. Now

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Welcome to Bizarre, Strange, and Weird Historical Facts. It is Monday, May 4, 2026. I am your host, Robert Bob Kahn. I’ve spent 78 years watching people chase accepting things, myself included, without knowing the potential downside. But, nothing beats what happened in the 1920s with radium.

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