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Episode 07 – Ain’t No Mountains High Enough: In our seventh episode, Julia guides you to several of the highest summits in the world so that you don’t have to hike there yourself. Learn some useful mountain facts [and the longest place name in the English language]. Later, enjoy our ten-quest by Miss Information: A Trivia Podcast

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Episode 05 – What the Dickens: In our fifth episode, Julia regales us with details about famous author Charles Dickens and summarizes all of his most important books. [Spoiler alert: There are lots of orphans and debtors’ prisons.] Later, enjoy our ten-question quiz titled &#822 by Miss Information: A Trivia Podcast

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Episode 12 – Mr. Madison’s War: In our twelfth episode, Lauren bombards us with facts about that OTHER 19th century war on American soil […the War of 1812…] and some of the iconic figures remembered by both Americans and Canadians. Later, enjoy a quiz on 1812, Sailing, and by Miss Information: A Trivia Podcast

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Episode 25 – Take to the Sea: In our 25th episode, Julia circumnavigates the globe and fills you in on facts you should know about the ocean and the seas. [Btw, there are WAY more than just seven.] Later, enjoy a quiz called “The Wet Bandits!” . . . [Music: 1) The Irish Rovers, “Wha by Miss Information: A Trivia Podcast

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Episode 15 – Anyway, Here’s a Wonder-Wall: In our fifteenth episode, Julia chronicles the Seven Ancient Wonders of the World [and shares some breaking (!) archaeological news]. Later, enjoy a fact-packed quiz titled “The EIGHTH Wonder of the World?”. [Music: 1) Jason Shaw, “Pyramids,” 2011. Cou by Miss Information: A Trivia Podcast

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Episode 07 – Ain’t No Mountains High Enough

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