Episode · Stuff They Don't Want You To Know · 2023-12-20

Books mentioned on Mysterious Inventors, Part I: Crazy Cars and Creepy Islands

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Humans are phenomenally inventive creatures -- problem is, some of their inventions may end up disrupting the status quo. As we explore the history of inventors, we find history is riddled with mysterious deaths, con artists, shady business and countless allegations of conspiracy.

Ben Bowlin recommended Mysterious Case of Rudolf Diesel by Douglas Brunt.

Books mentioned, in the order they came up

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   Mysterious Case of Rudolf Diesel

   Douglas Brunt · at 37:29

   Mysterious Case of Rudolf Diesel by Douglas Brunt is a biographical and investigative book exploring the life and disappearance of the famous mechanical engineer who invented the diesel engine.

   Recommended

   “if you want to learn more about this case which remains unsolved by the way uh check out the book The Mysterious case of Rudolph diesel by Douglas brunt without spoiling it uh he does not agree with the suicide conclusion of the authorities and it's a heck of a read”

   Ben Bowlin Mysterious Inventors, Part I: Crazy Cars and Creepy Islands 2023-12-20 Listen at 37:29

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