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Mini-Episode 17: Frankenstein, Bicycles and Volcanos
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Mini-Episode 17: Frankenstein, Bicycles and Volcanos

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In 1815, a volcano explodes in Indonesia. The consequences are far-reaching: millions of people starve, and a German inventor creates the first prototype for bicycles. Things don’t stop there. A group of friends vacationing in Switzerland, including the legendary Lord Byron, is forced to abandon their plans for outdoor activities in favor of sitting by …

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