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    The Spirits of St. Louis - NBA's Most Profitable Team - UI#015

    The Spirits of St. Louis - NBA's Most Profitable Team - UI#015

    FromUseless Information Podcast

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    The Spirits of St. Louis - NBA's Most Profitable Team - UI#015

    FromUseless Information Podcast

    ratings:
    Length:
    19 minutes
    Released:
    Jul 5, 2008
    Format:
    Podcast episode

    Description

    The long defunct Spirits of St. Louis basketball team may actually be one of the most profitable of all time, earning more annually than most likely any team in the NBA.  Listen to this fascinating story to find out why.  Learn about Melba 15th's world's record in buttermilk production, why Preston Jenkins was sentenced to 1 minute in jail, a car accident in Middletown, NY, and why is freezing and boiling set at 32º and 212ºF. Also listen to the first radio commercial ever broadcast.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
    Released:
    Jul 5, 2008
    Format:
    Podcast episode

    Titles in the series (100)

    It really is all true! Stories about stuff that you never needed to know, but your life would be incomplete without. They serve no real purpose other than to entertain. If you're the curious type and have a few minutes to spare, then spend some of it listening to this ever-growing collection of stories. Great for those that are looking for a little bit of trivia in their lives.