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The Man Who Survived His Own Explosion
01:12 - 04:21 (03:09)
A man in Nebraska survived a catastrophic explosion that occurred while he was in his church's basement getting ready for choir practice. The explosion destroyed the entire church and everyone assumed he was dead until they found him wandering around the wreckage.
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Two individuals reminisce about the educational benefits of Time Life Books and their desire to hunt for a set on eBay.
01:12 - 01:28 (00:15)
Summary
Two individuals reminisce about the educational benefits of Time Life Books and their desire to hunt for a set on eBay.
ChapterThe Man Who Survived His Own Explosion
EpisodeShort Stuff: The Church Choir That Didn't Explode
PodcastStuff You Should Know
This podcast discusses one of the most astounding coincidences in documented history- the Beatrice Church Choir Explosion that occurred on March 1st, 1950 in Nebraska.
01:29 - 02:41 (01:12)
Summary
This podcast discusses one of the most astounding coincidences in documented history- the Beatrice Church Choir Explosion that occurred on March 1st, 1950 in Nebraska.
ChapterThe Man Who Survived His Own Explosion
EpisodeShort Stuff: The Church Choir That Didn't Explode
PodcastStuff You Should Know
A gas leak caused an explosion at a Baptist church in Nebraska during choir practice in 1950, completely destroying the building.
02:42 - 04:21 (01:39)
Summary
A gas leak caused an explosion at a Baptist church in Nebraska during choir practice in 1950, completely destroying the building. The explosion occurred just five minutes after the start of choir practice, likely caused by the church caretaker lighting the furnace with a gas leak present.