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Engines of Our Ingenuity 2232: History and Mystery

Dr. John Lienhard

Posted on May 21, 2022 · Episode: 2232 The real story behind Amelia Earhart, and other tales to good to be true. Today, I’m in trouble.

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The Legacy and Enduring Fascination of the Titanic; Plus, the Importance of HIV Testing

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Posted on June 26, 2023 · Why we continue to be captivated by the story of the world’s most famous ship.

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Man pleads guilty in $11 million call center scam involving Houston-area victims

Posted on May 16, 2023 · The years-long telemarketing scheme, which often targeted the elderly, involved call centers in India and Houston pickup locations for packages of cash that were sent by victims.

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DOJ: Houston woman pleads guilty in scheme to sell fraudulent paper license plates from Texas

Posted on May 11, 2023 · Hundreds of thousands of fraudulent temporary tags were issued and sold to buyers across the United States as part of the conspiracy, according to the U.S. Department of Justice. A man alleged to have been involved is wanted by the FBI.

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Engines of Our Ingenuity 2438: Phoebe Omlie and Her Monocoupe

Dr. John Lienhard

Posted on December 17, 2022 · Episode: 2438 Phoebe Omlie changes the face of flying in her Velie Monocoupe. Today, Phoebe Omlie’s airplane.

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