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Dr Lindsey Fitzharris @drlindseyfitz.bsky.social · 2d

“For everything that’s succeeded there’s hundreds, if not thousands, of things that’s failed."

Check out mine and @tealcartoons.bsky.social interview with @jenlucpiquant.bsky.social at @arstechnica.com about our new kids' book, DEAD ENDS!

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Dead Ends is a fun, macabre medical history for kids

Ars chats with co-authors Lindsey Fitzharris and Adrian Teal about their delightful new children’s book.

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Doomed to Fail @doomedtofailpod.bsky.social · 2d

At Doomed to Fail, we explore natural disasters that have left their mark on history.
From Mount Toba to the Donner Party, join us for compelling stories of epic failures and what we can learn from them.

Listen to our recap here https://play.headliner.app/episode/29022062

Doomed to Fail @doomedtofailpod.bsky.social · 3d

Just received @drlindseyfitz.bsky.social’s new book! She was the first person to interact with us here on Bluesky and I love nothing more than preordering a book my friends wrote! Congratulations!! This is right up our alley! #doomedtofail #deadends

The cover of “dead ends flukes flops and failures the sparked medical marvels’ by Lindsey fitzHarris and Adrian teal

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Doomed to Fail @doomedtofailpod.bsky.social · 4d

Our latest episode of Doomed to Fail is out now! We dive into the dark story of Hela Crafts and the chilling inspiration behind Fargo. Join us for this gripping true crime tale. Don't miss it! Listen to the full podcast here https://play.headliner.app/episode/28942100

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Doomed to Fail @doomedtofailpod.bsky.social · 10d

Check out the latest episode of Doomed to Fail! We dive into the lives of iconic authors, including Oscar Wilde and Mary Shelley, sharing their remarkable stories of success and failure. Don't miss this enlightening discussion—listen now! Listen here https://play.headliner.app/episode/28907266

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Doomed to Fail @doomedtofailpod.bsky.social · 13d

Join us to unravel the story of Legionnaires' disease and the 1976 outbreak in Philadelphia.

#explore #legionnaires #medicalhistory #podcast

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Jeanne Brennan @jeanneenabottle.bsky.social · 18d

Rest in peace, Dr. Jane Goodall💚

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Doomed to Fail @doomedtofailpod.bsky.social · 19d

For no reason at all, here's our episode on Jamal Khashoggi.

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#jamalkashoggi #riyadh #riyadhcomedyfestival

Ep 173: Revenge of the Monarch - Jamal Khashoggi | Doomed to Fail

Today, Farz tells the story of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, who dared to talk about the ruler of Saudi Arabia. After years in exile, Jamal decided to go to Turkey to get married, which sounds great, ex...

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Doomed to Fail @doomedtofailpod.bsky.social · 20d

Checking in on @dancarlin.bsky.social ! Are you OK? Do you need anything? Can we DoorDash you lunch?

Doomed to Fail @doomedtofailpod.bsky.social · 26d

New episode up! Let's talk about the sensational tale of #sybil and her #DID - the 'non-fiction novel' was a smash hit - but was it true?

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Ep 220: One for you, Sixteen for me - Sybil & her Multiple Personalities | Doomed to Fail

Today, we delve into the 1970s sensational 'novel non-fiction' book 'Sybil.' Sybil is the heroic journey of a woman plagued with 16 separate personalities - they came from [and trigger warning here] h...

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Doomed to Fail @doomedtofailpod.bsky.social · Sep 9

Gods this sucks. We talked about it the other day on our show - bsky.app/profile/doom...

We are the value add.

Doomed to Fail @doomedtofailpod.bsky.social · Sep 9

Reminder, we're real people working hard on a show we love! Not bots! sigh.

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Doomed to Fail @doomedtofailpod.bsky.social · Sep 9

Reminder, we're real people working hard on a show we love! Not bots! sigh.

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Doomed to Fail @doomedtofailpod.bsky.social · Sep 8

Today we talk about the horrible #murder of #hellecrafts - her husband wanted her out of the picture - and instead of the totally fine and reasonable option of divorce - he did something awful.
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Ep 219: A wild way to dispose of a body - The Murder of Helle Crafts | Doomed to Fail

We've said it before, and we'll say it again - divorce is an option. It's not great, people will be sad, kids will be traumatized, but it's WORSE to be the child of a murderer and not have a mom. To...

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Doomed to Fail @doomedtofailpod.bsky.social · Sep 7

Check out our latest episode of Doomed to Fail, where we highlight the heartbreaking stories of animals in history. From the passenger pigeon's extinction to Hachiko's unwavering loyalty, these tales are both tragic and enlightening. Tune in now!

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Dan Carlin @dancarlin.bsky.social · Sep 6

Six days until (what I think is) the last live event I'm doing in 2025. Join me if you're in the Portland, Oregon area on the evening of September 12th!
www.etix.com/ticket/p/943...

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Doomed to Fail @doomedtofailpod.bsky.social · Sep 5

Seems like a good time to bring up some #vaccine history! Learn about the #polio vaccine - and how goddamn fortunate we were not to have to worry about it for a few decades.

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#poliovaccine #maha #rfk #VaccinesSaveLives #vaccination #LordHelpUs

Ep 162: Sugar Cubes for the Masses - The Polio Vaccine | Doomed to Fail

Hello 2025! Let's start talking about all the work that went into the Polio vaccine & our current mostly polio-free world! From an endemic disease that had been around for all time to the resurgence i...

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Doomed to Fail @doomedtofailpod.bsky.social · Sep 4

Our newest episode of Doomed to Fail features the incredible story of James Howells, who lost nearly $1 billion in Bitcoin due to a hard drive mishap. Join us as we explore the fascinating world of cryptocurrency and the monumental human errors that can change lives forever.

Doomed to Fail @doomedtofailpod.bsky.social · Sep 4

Even if Ancient History isn't true, you have to believe it.

Listen here https://play.headliner.app/episode/28684922

#podcast #ancienthistory

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Doomed to Fail @doomedtofailpod.bsky.social · Sep 1

What an incredible life!
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James Topham @jamestopham.bsky.social · Aug 29

Happy Skynet becomes self-aware day, don’t forget to leave out your chatgpt prompts tonight or the machines might not come

Dates in Movies @datesinmovies.bsky.social · Aug 29

Aug 29th 1997 - Skynet become self aware.

📽️📅 Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991)

3 Screenshots from the movie "Terminator 2: Judgment Day" (1991): First, a man in a suit sits in a clinical, white-walled room watching a TV monitor that displays a woman in a white tank top sitting at a table across from another man; the subtitle reads "- I'm sure it feels real to you. - On August 29, 1997...". Second, a close-up of the TV monitor shows the same woman and man in the interview room, with the subtitle "anyone not wearing two-million sunblock is gonna have a real bad day. Get it?". Third, the terminator is driving a car through a desert looking at a passenger with the subtitle "The computer becomes self-aware at 2:14 a.m. Eastern time, August 29."

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Doomed to Fail @doomedtofailpod.bsky.social · Aug 29

Interested in the #pacifictheater? We have shows for that!

The Firebombing of Tokyo - doomed-to-fail.simplecast.com/episodes/ep-...

Navajo Code Talkers - doomed-to-fail.simplecast.com/episodes/ep-...

The USS Indianapolis - doomed-to-fail.simplecast.com/episodes/ep-...

Ep 214: Terror for Peace - The Firebombing of Tokyo | Doomed to Fail

Today, let's talk about Operation Meetinghouse - the overnight firebombing of Tokyo on March 9-10, 1945. USAAF General Curtis LeMay orchestrated hundreds of B-29 Superfortress bombers to bring thousan...

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Internet Archive @archive.org · Aug 28

From ancient archives to today’s institutions, libraries have been built, destroyed, & reinvented. Andrew Pettegree & Arthur der Weduwen tell the story in THE LIBRARY: A FRAGILE HISTORY on the Future Knowledge #podcast.

Listen & subscribe 🎧
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Podcast cover for Episode #8 of "Future Knowledge" titled "The Library: A Fragile History." The design features portraits of the three guests—Abby Smith Rumsey, Andrew Pettegree, and Arthur der Weduwen—arranged in a grid. Surrounding them are collage-style retro-futuristic elements including a classical statue head, a vintage computer with the word "NEW" on its screen, a modernist observation tower, and abstract architectural shapes. The title uses bold, blocky typography, giving the cover a vintage sci-fi aesthetic.

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Doomed to Fail @doomedtofailpod.bsky.social · Aug 27

Reposting with the right tag @dancarlin.bsky.social (we try our best)

Doomed to Fail @doomedtofailpod.bsky.social · Aug 27

As @dancarlin.bsky.social always quotes - even if Ancient History isn't true, you have to believe it.

Learn about #GREEKFIRE and other scorpion-filled weapons on Doomed to Fail!

#greekfire #ancientwarfare #podcast #FYP #explore

Doomed to Fail @doomedtofailpod.bsky.social · Aug 27

As @dancarlin.bsky.social always quotes - even if Ancient History isn't true, you have to believe it.

Learn about #GREEKFIRE and other scorpion-filled weapons on Doomed to Fail!

#greekfire #ancientwarfare #podcast #FYP #explore

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Doomed to Fail @doomedtofailpod.bsky.social · Aug 26

Our Summer Round up is out! Looking for a #historypodcast? We've got you covered!

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From Whale Entrapments to Greek Fire: Summer Episodes You May Have Missed

History, Disasters & Doomed Tales – Summer Roundup

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