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 These famous names weren’t born famous. From Bob Dylan to David Bowie, discover how six stars reinvented themselves—starting with a name change.
What do Bob Dylan, Katy Perry, and David Bowie have in…

 In 2013, a runaway train with no crew, no lights, and 72 tank cars of crude oil tore into Lac Mégantic, Quebec — triggering Canada’s deadliest modern rail disaster.
At 1:14 a.m. on July 6th, 2013, a …

 You know the name—or so you think. From Whitey Bulger to Adolf Eichmann, discover six real-life fugitives, impostors, and legends who used fake names to vanish—or to become unforgettable. True stori…

 A cargo ship fire triggered the largest explosion before the atomic bomb. 2,000 dead. Halifax destroyed. This true story reshaped disaster response—and it all started with a spark on the water.—and …

 Lady Gaga. Drake. Snoop Dogg. Vin Diesel. You know the names—but not the ones they were born with.
In this second episode of You Won’t Believe Who These Names Belong To, we uncover the real names beh…

 Pluto was a planet—until scientists held a vote and kicked it out. What else have we been hilariously wrong about? From medicine to space, here’s why certainty is overrated…

Pluto used to be our nint…

 What do Muhammad Ali, Marilyn Monroe, and Martin Luther King Jr. have in common? None of them were born with those names. Discover the real stories behind seven iconic identities.
You know their stag…

 Before Superman soared, there was another Man of Steel—Joe Magarac.
A towering figure born in the steel mills of Pittsburgh, Joe could lift trains, drink molten metal, and work without rest. But was …

 Four Marines. One shattered jaw. And a sound that would define a generation.
In 1969, Peter Cetera—future frontman of Chicago—got beaten up at a baseball game. That fight didn’t just break his face… …

 A deadly fog. A city caught off guard. Over 12,000 lives lost—and barely a whisper.

In December 1952, London was smothered by a yellow fog so thick it stopped traffic, filled hospitals, and choked th…

 Take a brief glimpse into how ordinary items can become a real treasure! This short video shows how things like old toys and collectible memorabilia can be worth a lot of money today. Find out what'…

What if 11 days just disappeared?
It happened in 1752. This video explains the lost days, the daylight savings time connection, and why we still struggle with time today. 

Discover how a calendar chan…

 Orrin Porter Rockwell, bodyguard to Joseph Smith and feared legend of the American West. He is ‘Mormon’ (LDS) folk hero; is a historical legend, and was said to be invincible—as long as he never cut…

 Was Albert Einstein’s brilliance a solo act… or was someone quietly working beside him—only to be forgotten by history?

In this episode of An Ounce, we uncover the story of Mileva Marić: Einstein’s f…

 Was James Bond based on a real person? Meet the spies, heroes, and eccentrics who helped inspire Ian Fleming's iconic 007-then find out why none of them quite fit the tux.
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Two U.S. officers were brutally murdered with axes in the Korean DMZ. The U.S. response? Not missiles—but chainsaws, commandos, and fighter jets. This is the true story of Operation Paul Bunyan—how t…

 Let's stop the cycle of contempt and learn to disagree better! In this video, we discuss how to fix our broken conversations and bridge the divide in our nation.

Are we really more divided than ever—…

 Witness the incredible true story of Joseph F. Smith, a Mormon teenager who showed incredible courage when faced with a gang of armed men in the Wild West. This story of bravery and calm in the face…

 Learn how to stop letting fear control your life with lessons from sheep. Discover how courage and character can lead to personal growth and transformation. This true story will inspire you to face …

 **Ancient Egypt, Pepi II, longest reigning pharaoh, weird history, crumbling pyramids** 
This is the story of the 6-year-old king who ruled for 94 years… and maybe forgot to do anything. Sticky serva…