An Ounce - For Your Consideration
Jim Fugate
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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.
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S8E7 Oso: The Landslide That Took a Town
In 2014, a massive landslide struck Oso, Washington. This disaster killed 43 people and erasing an entire community along the Stillaguamish River Valley. This is a true account of an ancient risk…
S8E6 The Forgotten Cat of the Space Race
Everyone remembers the dog who died early in space exploration. Almost no one remembers the Paris alley cat who came home. This is the true story of Félicette — the forgotten cat of the Space…
S8E5 Everything Is Under Control — A Special Report
Everything is under control—or at least that’s what the broadcast says. In this special report, calm anchors deliver absurd news as reality quietly unravels behind them. A satirical look at…
S8E4 It Made Sense at the Time: Why Smart Decisions Fail
“It made sense at the time.” We use this phrase to explain bad decisions, failed plans, and historical disasters. But most of the time, it’s true — and that’s what makes failure so hard to see…
S8E3 Deflating a Little Monster That’s a Big Problem
Most people don’t wake up wanting to despise someone — yet contempt keeps showing up anyway.In this episode of An Ounce, a small allegorical story reveals how contempt quietly grows, why it feels…
S8E2 The Accidentally Invented World — Why Some of the Best Ideas Were Never Planned
Some of the most indispensable things in our world were discovered not because of a plan, but because someone noticed what kept appearing—and didn’t throw it away. From food preservation to materials…
S7E53 The Warnings We Forgot — Even Though They Were Written in Stone
There's a powerful story behind a stone marker in Japan, offering a stark tsunami warning. This marker, a silent sentinel, speaks volumes about the enduring risk of the ocean. For generations, its…
S7E52 It Keeps Happening: Where Do People Fit When the World Moves On?
Change feels different every time—but it never is. From John Henry to today, this episode explores the recurring moment when the world moves on… and where people still fit.Every generation feels…
S8E1 The Night We Counterattacked Venus — A True Story
The British military once opened fire on a bright object in the night sky—confident it was an enemy Zeppelin airship. It wasn’t. It was Venus. This true World War I story explores how reasonable…
S7E51 Why People Bought Pills to Survive a Comet — And Why We Still Fall for the Same Panic
In 1910, people bought “Anti-Comet Pills” to survive Halley’s Comet. This weird history episode exposes why mass hysteria and fear still spreads faster than truth—and why we keep falling for the same…
S7E50 The Big Burn: The Forgotten Firestorm That Changed America
The 1910 Big Burn wasn’t a wildfire — it was a firestorm that outran horses, erased towns in minutes, and nearly destroyed the entire U.S. Forest Service.In August 1910, a perfect storm of drought,…
S7E49 Reclaiming Your Mind in the Age of Outrage: Escaping the Algorithm’s Fun House
How much of what you see online is real—and how much is the algorithm’s illusion? Learn how to take back your attention, retrain your brain, and escape the digital funhouse.Your social-media feed…
S7E48 The New Snake Oil: Outrage and Validation in the Digital World
Social Media, So-called News, Bots, Algorithms, and digital snake-oil salesmen—this episode of An Ounce exposes how misinformation spreads, why outrage sells, and how your clicks keep it alive.Bots…
Queen’s Hidden Genius: The Rock Star Who Helped NASA Map Pluto
Queen had two geniuses — and one helped NASA map Pluto.Everyone knows Freddie Mercury lit up the stage. Few know Brian May earned a PhD in astrophysics, built his own guitar from a fireplace mantle,…
S7E46 Absurdity Becomes Truth: The Crazy Ideas Science Laughed At—Until Proven True
From sewer science to smart pills — how mocked “crazy” scientists changed the world when their absurd ideas turned out right.Some of history’s most ridiculous notions — handwashing, ulcers, even…
S7E45 The Eloquence Illusion: Truth in a Tuxedo
Why do we trust people who sound smart—even when they’re not? Discover the psychology behind smooth talk and confident nonsense.This episode of An Ounce unpacks The Eloquence Illusion—how polished…
S7E44 Piper Alpha: The Night the North Sea Burned | How 167 Lives Were Lost in Minutes
The Piper Alpha oil platform explosion killed 167 men and changed offshore safety forever. This is how a chain of ignored warnings turned the North Sea into a firestorm. And how another disaster,…
S7E43 Zombies That Walk Among Us: A Halloween Story With a Terrifying Truth
There are zombies walking among us — but not the kind you’ve seen in horror films. These monsters don’t eat brains. They drain confidence, independence, and joy. This Halloween episode of An Ounce…
S7E42 The Blessing of Hard Things: Why Struggle Beats Comfort Every Time
What if the very struggles you avoid—the pain, the awkwardness, the breakdown—were the only path to strength and freedom? In this episode of An Ounce, we explore the lessons of the chick in the egg…
S7E41 The Hartford Circus Fire: The Day the Clowns Cried (July 6, 1944)
In 1944, the Hartford Circus Fire turned the “Greatest Show on Earth” into one of America’s deadliest disasters. Flames consumed the Big Top in less than 10 minutes. This episode of An Ounce takes…
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