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The Utterly Unhinged Downfall of ALF (opens the original)
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Not many people know this, but the massive popularity of the 80s puppet sitcom ALF was primarily driven by the grit, determination, and unbridled commitment of one man named Paul Fusco who single-handedly ripped a media empire out of the ether with nothing but hard work and a profound belief in his own vision.But the crazy thing is that ALF wasn’t just a puppet, or a show. Paul Fusco actually spent his entire career trying to convince the world that ALF was an actual, real life alien that crash
This Autistic Boy Couldn’t Stop Stealing Trains (opens the original)
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This video dives into the fascinating and unbelievable crime story of Darius McCollum, an individual with autism who became New York City's most prolific train thief. His decades-long spree began with a joyride on public transport, stemming from a desire for employment.--Written, shot, and edited by Andrew PriceIntro sequence by Andrew PriceOriginal animation by Brandon Nebitt https://www.instagram.com/brandonnebittOriginal music by D. Catalanohttps://wekeepoddhours.bandcamp.com/
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