An Ounce - For Your Consideration
Discover hidden stories from history—bite-sized, clever tales that challenge what you thought you knew. At An Ounce, we uncover the little moments that quietly changed everything, surprising truths, and fascinating facts you won’t hear elsewhere.
I’m Jim Fugate—retired firefighter, lifelong learner, and an outside-the-box thinker who loves sharing history’s hidden gems. These quick, engaging stories don’t take themselves too seriously, won’t steal your precious time, and might just make you feel a little bit smarter.
I hope you’ll join a community of curious minds who enjoy a fresh take on history—where conversation is always open and everyone’s invited.
- Update frequency
- every 3 days
- Average duration
- 6 minutes
- Episodes
- 402
- Years Active
- 2019 - 2025
Dining with Danger: The ‘Evil’ Utensil That Shocked the World
What if the fork you eat with was once feared as a tool of the devil?
👉 Watch Now: Apparently the history of oral hygiene is just as surprising as the history of the fork! - https://youtu.be/wq_H-8_…
December 4: Just An Ounce of History #historytoday #shorts #facts
In this #short, find out what's special about today, and learn a fun fact or two about December 4, 2024! Just An Ounce of History to brighten your day. #facts #historytoday
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December 3: Just An Ounce of History #historytoday #shorts #facts
In this #short, find out what's special about today, and learn a fun fact or two about December 3, 2024! Just An Ounce of History to brighten your day. #facts #historytoday
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December 2: Just An Ounce of History #historytoday #shorts #facts
In this #short, find out what's special about today, and learn a fun fact or two about December 2, 2024! Just An Ounce of History to brighten your day. #facts #historytoday
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December 1: Just An Ounce of History #historytoday #shorts #facts
In this #short video, find out what's special about today, and learn a fun fact or two about December 1, 2024! Just An Ounce of History to brighten your day. #facts #historytoday
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Nov 30: Just An Ounce of History #historytoday #shorts #facts
In this #short video, find out what's special about today, and learn a fun fact or two about November 30, 2024! Just An Ounce of History to brighten your day. #facts #historytoday
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Nov 29: Just An Ounce of History #historytoday #shorts #facts
In this #short video, find out what's special about today, and learn a fun fact or two about November 29, 2024! Just An Ounce of History to brighten your day. #facts #historytoday
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Nov 28: Just An Ounce of History #historytoday #shorts #facts
In this #short video, find out what's special about today, and learn a fun fact or two about November 28, 2024! Just An Ounce of History to brighten your day. #facts #historytoday
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Bat-men on the Moon! The True Story of Unbelievable Fake News From 1835
Still Can't Trust the press - Astonishing account of Fake News from the past.
👉 Watch this can’t miss account of UFO/UAP Incidents in the 1890’s - https://youtu.be/QePqq2LRRfc
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Nov 27: Just An Ounce of History #historytoday #shorts #facts
In this #short video, find out what's special about today, and learn a fun fact or two about November 27, 2024! Just An Ounce of History to brighten your day. #facts #historytoday
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Nov 26: Just An Ounce of History #historytoday #shorts #facts
In this #short video, find out what's special about today, and learn a fun fact or two about November 26, 2024! Just An Ounce of History to brighten your day. #facts #historytoday
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Nov 25: Just An Ounce of History #historytoday #shorts #facts
In this #short video, find out what's special about today, and learn a fun fact or two about November 25, 2024! Just An Ounce of History to brighten your day. #facts #historytoday
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Nov 24: Just An Ounce of History #historytoday #shorts #facts
In this #short video, find out what's special about today, and learn a fun fact or two about November 24, 2024! Just An Ounce of History to brighten your day. #facts #historytoday
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Nov 23: Just An Ounce of History #historytoday #shorts #facts
In this #short video, find out what's special about today, and learn a fun fact or two about November 23, 2024! Just An Ounce of History to brighten your day. #facts #historytoday
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Nov 22: Just An Ounce of History #historytoday #shorts #facts
In this #short video, find out what's special about today, and learn a fun fact or two about November 22, 2024! Just An Ounce of History to brighten your day. #facts #historytoday
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Nov 21: Just An Ounce of History #historytoday #shorts #facts
In this #short video, find out what's special about today, and learn a fun fact or two about November 21, 2024! Just An Ounce of History to brighten your day. #facts #historytoday
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Canada’s Biggest Heist Wasn’t Gold… It Was Maple Syrup
How thieves stole $18M in maple syrup and nearly got away with Canada’s sweetest heist ever.
👉 Click now to check out these 7 stupid criminals https://youtu.be/pbf1PDfi9yU
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A Law…
Nov 20: Just An Ounce of History #historytoday #shorts #facts
In this #short video, find out what's special about today, and learn a fun fact or two about November 20, 2024! Just An Ounce of History to brighten your day. #facts #historytoday
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Nov 19: Just An Ounce of History #historytoday #shorts #facts
In this #short video, find out what's special about today, and learn a fun fact or two about November 19, 2024! Just An Ounce of History to brighten your day. #facts #historytoday
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Nov 18: Just An Ounce of History #historytoday #shorts #facts
In this #short video, find out what's special about today, and learn a fun fact or two about November 18, 2024! Just An Ounce of History to brighten your day. #facts #historytoday
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