Folks, We're Doing A Clip Show: Leftovers, 2025

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How did a California city dump transform into a beach covered in polished sea glass?

In this clip show episode, hosts Ben Bowlin and Noel Brown revisit leftover topics from previous episodes, covering bizarre historical stories like Glass Beach's transformation from a dump, the pink microorganisms of Lake Hillier, and the deadly accidents of inventors like William Bullock and Sylvester Roper. They blend educational insights with humorous tangents on topics from hair dye to ancient wonders.

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A leftovers riff that drifts through odd traditions, then peaks with SureStay and the bobby pin.

Ridiculous History takes a leftovers riff and turns it into a brisk tour of everyday invention, moving from shower caps over bowls to Tupperware, which the hosts note was displayed at the New York Museum of Modern Art in 1956.

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If you enjoy leftovers, a MoMA cameo, and a terrible slogan, this one is for you.

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