An Ounce - For Your Consideration
Discover hidden stories from history—bite-sized, clever tales that challenge what you thought you knew. At An Ounce, we uncover the little moments that quietly changed everything, surprising truths, and fascinating facts you won’t hear elsewhere.
I’m Jim Fugate—retired firefighter, lifelong learner, and an outside-the-box thinker who loves sharing history’s hidden gems. These quick, engaging stories don’t take themselves too seriously, won’t steal your precious time, and might just make you feel a little bit smarter.
I hope you’ll join a community of curious minds who enjoy a fresh take on history—where conversation is always open and everyone’s invited.
An Ounce - For Your Consideration
The Truth About Paul Bunyan: More Than Just a Tall Tale?
Is there more to the legendary giant Paul Bunyan and his blue ox, Babe, than meets the eye?
👉 Watch this amazing video about Nellie Bly https://youtu.be/I9HFsK5YPs8?si=epqtA_IgvCgtFjB_
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More Secrets about Moby Dick https://youtu.be/HxoUu2JLFTw?si=Ft7gJgAUBXhCBt9S
Was Dr Jykle and Mr. Hyde a true story? https://youtu.be/xz7pvn5yrO4?si=6R-5asMkJuoadMfM
Who was first in flight? Was it the Wrights? https://youtu.be/ujQF1QzqwKs?si=dxH2aYDh-AKv2Q5K
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➡️ Watch this video about Nellie Bly https://youtu.be/I9HFsK5YPs8?si=epqtA_IgvCgtFjB_
➡️ Purchase my book, Firehouse Philosophy, on Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/Firehouse-Philosophy-Embers-Insight-Exceptional/dp/B0BJ58Q1FS
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“You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself any direction you choose. You're on your own. And you know what you know. And you are the guy who'll decide where to go." — Dr. Seuss
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Inquiries: jim@anounce.org
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References for this episode: https://www.history.com/news/was-paul-bunyan-a-real-person https://paulbunyanscenicbyway.org/tall-tales/true-story-paul-bunyan-legend https://www.britannica.com/topic/Paul-Bunyan https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/paul-bunyan-am
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