#25 Sweetmeats in Castroville
A good discussion of two guys eating a nice meal and talking about life, wars and noble living.
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#12 Dynamite to Peace
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About this Episode
The fascinating story of Alfred Nobel. How he went from dynamite king to originator of the Peace Prize.
List of Nobel Prize Winners:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Nobel_laureates
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