20 Minutes You'll Never Get Back

A series of general interest topic podcasts lasting no more than 20 minutes long. Each podcast is a different topic that popped into my head. In theory they mix historical information, facts and hopefully some humor. I'll leave that up to you. And if there's time left over, you get it back.

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Pirates Didn’t Invent Rum

June 20, 2025 • Doug Prazak • Season 2 • Episode 168

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Rum... or Rum depending on what you're drinking... has a long history that’s soaked in revolution, rebellion, slavery, and of course… sugar. But when did this spirit start and what's the deal with pirates and rum. And more importantly... why the 'H'? All the answers in just twenty minutes.

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