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Before Richard Lindon, inflating a football could be fatal. Learn how this Victorian inventor saved lives and standardised the games of rugby, American football, and soccer, by creating the first rubber ball bladder.

We’re tackling the gritty history of 1800s sports, the influence of Rugby School, and the legacy of the man who rose from persona tragedy to help Britain's favourite sports go global.

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The true story of Adam Rainer, the only man in history recorded as both a dwarf and a giant, is as remarkable as it's improbable. We explore the rare medical condition (Acromegaly or Pituitary Adenoma) at the centre of his adult growth spurt from 4-foot (1.2 metres) to way over 7-foot (2.13 metres) tall. We'll also tell you the tragic price of his record-breaking growth, as we take a look at one of medical history’s most unique anomalies.

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​How did a prince from the coast of Gujarat end up becoming a national hero in Poland?

​In this episode, we dive into the extraordinary life of Maharaja Jam Sahib Digvijaysinhji Ranjitsinhji of Nawanagar. While the world was engulfed in the darkness of World War II, the "Good Maharaja" opened his heart—and his borders—to some 1,000 Polish children orphaned and displaced by the war.

Whether you're a history buff, a fan of untold WWII stories, or interested in Indian royalty, this is a tale of compassion that will restore your faith in the human race.

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