Look, I try to be a reasonable guy. I pay my taxes, I return my shopping cart, and I even pretend to like asparagus once in a while. But every now and then, somebody wanders into my world with the confidence of a toddler wearing a Batman cape and announces, “The Earth is flat.”

So here’s a little gem from American history that nobody bothers to teach you in school — probably because they’re too busy cramming the boring stuff into your head, like tariff policies or the spoils system. But trust me, this is way better.

We live in a world where you can ask a robot to turn off your lights, have tacos delivered without pants, and floss your teeth with a Bluetooth-enabled gadget that probably costs more than your car payment. But not too long ago, humans were winging it with some of the weirdest "solutions" to basic problems you could imagine.

Let’s just get this out of the way: history is not boring. It’s only boring when it's taught by some monotone dude in a sweater vest who smells like chalk and disappointment. But real history? Especially the history of everyday crap we use without thinking? That stuff is hilarious.

Alright, buckle up—'cause this one sounds fake, but I swear on everything it's real. There was this guy, back in the 1920s, name of Victor Lustig. Ever heard of him? Probably not. But this dude… this dude was so smooth, so slick, he managed to sell the freaking Eiffel Tower. Twice. And not in some sketchy back alley, "I got a bridge to sell ya" kind of way. No, no. My man ran this thing like a corporate PowerPoint presentation.

So, I'm Turing 50 this month.

Okay, so we have to talk about this Flat Earth thing. I mean, really? We're still doin’ this in 2025? This isn’t the 1400s when people were scared to sail too far 'cause they thought they’d fall off the side of the planet like it was some cosmic diving board. We’ve had satellites, astronauts, globe emojis… what the hell else do you need?

Being the President of the United States isn't all fancy dinners and cool plane rides. Sometimes, it's more like being the main attraction at a very high-stakes shooting gallery. Let's take a stroll down this bullet-riddled memory lane, shall we?

Let's face it  - dirty politics in America is about as shocking as finding out water is wet. It's been around longer than Uncle Sam's beard, and it's not going anywhere. In fact, you could say it's as American as apple pie... if that apple pie was stuffed with mud, lies, and a dash of scandal.

Today, I want to talk about Ted Bundy, the infamous serial killer. Now, before you raise your eyebrows and try to cancel me, I assure you that finding Bundy interesting doesn't mean we're celebrating his heinous acts. It's more akin to being drawn to the mysterious pull of a car crash; you can't look away, even when you know you shouldn't be captivated.

As I delve into the intriguing world of history through 'The Stupid History Minute' podcast, I couldn't resist exploring the JFK assassination, a pivotal and deeply tragic moment in American history. While this event is undeniably serious and significant, there's an underbelly of oddities and bizarre facets that deserve a lighthearted look. Join me as I take a humorous spin on the peculiar elements surrounding the assassination of President John F. Kennedy.

When I first embarked on my journey with "The Stupid History Minute" podcast, my goal was simple: to take history, a subject often perceived as dry and inaccessible, and turn it on its head. I was tired of the overly serious and pretentious tone of many history podcasts that seemed more focused on emulating Walter Cronkite than engaging their audience. I wanted to create something different, something that celebrated history's quirks and oddities while keeping a deep respect for the facts intact.