Futility Closet
Greg RossForgotten stories from the pages of history. Join us for surprising and curious tales from the past and challenge yourself with our lateral thinking puzzles.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 365 | Founded | 11 years ago |
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| Category | History | ||||
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For this final episode of the Futility Closet podcast we have eight new lateral thinking puzzles — play along with us as we try to untangle some perplexing situations using yes-or-no questions.
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Sears used to sell houses by mail.
Many of ... more
One of the most remarkable pilots of World War II never fired a shot or dropped a bomb. With his pioneering aerial reconnaissance, Sidney Cotton made a vital contribution to Allied planning. In this week's episode of the Futility Closet podcast we'll... more
In 1891, a mysterious figure appeared on the streets of London, dispensing pills to poor young women who then died in agony. Suspicion came to center on a Scottish-Canadian doctor with a dark past in North America. In this week's episode of the Futil... more
In 1856, a mysterious man appeared on the roads of Connecticut and New York, dressed in leather, speaking to no one, and always on the move. He became famous for his circuits through the area, which he followed with remarkable regularity. In this wee... more
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- Futility closet
Probably one of the best podcast ever made!!!!!!!!!!! I love the stories, the random facts and the lateral thinking puzzles are all amazing. Thank you Greg, Sharon, Doug, and Sasha. Thank you. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Apple Podcasts5DRAGONFIREj
United States7 months ago - Love it but should be updated.
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Apple Podcasts5Quick MoodeUnited States9 months ago - So fun!
I just found out about this podcast and have been binging episodes. I wish they were making more!
Apple Podcasts5Ejs0928United Statesa year ago - Love the puzzles!
I liked the puzzles. That’s what drew me to Futility Closet in the first place. Then I became interested in the stories in the podcast. Overall a great decision! I’m just sad there aren’t new episodes.
Apple Podcasts53845729467United Statesa year ago My favorite podcast, was sad to find out it ended
Podcast Addict5a year agomeckel
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Apple Podcasts | #42 |  United Arab Emirates/History |
Apple Podcasts | #92 |  Finland/History |
Apple Podcasts | #227 |  Singapore/History |
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