According to inmates and staff who knew Robert Stroud, the books and movies got it wrong in their portrayals of him. This is the real story of Robert Stroud, Birdman of Alcatraz. 

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Alfred C. Gilbert & His Atomic Toys

Have you ever wondered how Tootsie Rolls helped US Marines get out of a sticky situation during the Korean War? Or what really happened to Amelia Earhart? Did someone really want to detonate a nuclear bomb on the moon? Whether you wish to arm yourself with fun-fact-conversation-starters, or just to be lulled to sleep by a variety of interesting topics, the Pine Overcoat Podcast has you covered. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pineovercoat/support