1. Perilous Play

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. 15 June 2025. 42 min

Remember when childhood came with a side of danger? Think back to the outrageous toys and daredevil playground antics that once defined growing up; we uncover explosive science kits, high-flying kite tubes and more.

2. Spectacular Stunts

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. 22 June 2025. 42 min

Buckle up as we take you on a wild journey into the world of vintage daredevils who risked it all for a rush. From the enigmatic Human Fly to skateboard speed demons and diving horses, these stunts were as reckless as they were unforgettable.

3. Mad Medicine

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. 29 June 2025. 43 min

Ever taken medical advice from a cigarette commercial? There was a time when any and all "cures" could be sold to the public indiscriminately.

4. Very Extreme Sports

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. 6 July 2025. 43 min

The modern concept of "extreme sports" is a product of marketing, but back in the old days, the rules (or lack thereof) of our nation's sports made them truly extreme.

5. Treacherous Travel

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. 13 July 2025. 42 min

Exploding cars and blimp disasters to kids sent through the mail and doomed personal helicopters, the past is packed with jaw-dropping travel tales and the remarkable misfires that paved the road to modern transportation.

6. Food Fiascos

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. 20 July 2025. 43 min

We uncover the incredible things people once ate without a second thought that can only mean one thing: you'll never look at your next bite the same way again.