In 1908 in the heart of Siberia, an explosion, roughly 1,000 times more powerful than an atomic bomb, hit a remote part of the Evenki homeland. And for decades, no one knew what caused it. Was it a rock from outer space, a secret weapon, or an alien spaceship? This is the story of the Tunguska Event.

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Honest History creates award-winning books, magazines, and this show for young historians across the world. Our mission is to inspire kids to create a positive impact on history themselves. Learn more at honesthistory.co and @honesthistory.

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This episode was written by Heidi Coburn, narrated by Randall Lawrence, and produced by Robot Pirate Media. Original theme music was written and recorded by Luke Messimer.

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This is a story about learning. It's also about courage, kindness, and persevering against unfairness. In the 1920s, a brave, young teacher named Inez Lung charted her own path. She would be the first Chinese woman to attend the University of Texas. And, during World War II, she would risk her life to stay with her students, even as bombs fell from the sky.

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Honest History creates award-winning books, magazines, and this show for young historians across the world. Our mission is to inspire kids to create a positive impact on history themselves. Learn more at honesthistory.co and @honesthistory.

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This episode was written by Xuhua Zhan (Asian American Art & Culture Initiative), edited by Heidi Coburn, narrated by Randall Lawrence, and produced by Robot Pirate Media. Original theme music was written and recorded by Luke Messimer.

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Chances are you've seen a 7-Eleven. You can find them on street corners across the country selling all sorts of items, from hot pizzas to blue raspberry Slurpees. It's the perfect place to go for a late-night snack—because that's the thing about 7-Eleven, it's almost always open! But did you know it all started with a block of ice and a wagon? This is the story of how a Texas ice company became the 7-Eleven that we all know today.

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Honest History creates award-winning books, magazines, and this show for young historians across the world. Our mission is to inspire kids to create a positive impact on history themselves. Learn more at honesthistory.co and @honesthistory.

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This episode was written by Heidi Coburn, narrated by Randall Lawrence, and produced by Robot Pirate Media. Original theme music was written and recorded by Luke Messimer.

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