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Death by Exploding Playing Cards - UI Podcast #034

Useless Information Podcast
Useless Information Podcast
Episode • Jun 7, 2010 • 19m

William Kogut decided to end his life using a deck of ordinary playing cards. That may seem impossible, so listen to this true story from 1930 to learn exactly how he did it.

Also find out which popular hairstyle was started by a woman named Barbara Terry, a doctor who dropped dead during surgery, the parking meter mystery, and why you should never request the personalized "NO PLATE" license plate. 

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