David and Rachel discuss 19th century Chicago, the fire that was, and the cow that probably wasn't.

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Episode 463: The Great Chicago Fire

David and Rachel discuss the devastating explosion that began a string of disasters during World War I era Nova Scotia. Script by Jillian P.

Episode 465 : The Halifax Explosion

David and Rachel discuss an inventor whose innovations had some highly unintended consequences.

Episode 464: Thomas Midgley Jr

David and Rachel discuss the history of the UP200 sled dog race and the tragic ending for one musher and his dogs. Script by Nicole.

Episode 462: The 1994 UP200 Tragedy

David and Rachel discuss the 1993 hantavirus outbreak in the southwest U.S. Script by Haley B.

Episode 461: The 1993 Four Corners Hantavirus Outbreak

David and Rachel discuss the devastating global climate effects of an 18th-century eruption in Iceland. Script by Leanne.

Episode 460: The Laki Eruption

We're re-releasing our four part series on Chernobyl in honor of the disaster's 40th anniversary.

40th Disasterversary Re-Release: Chernobyl, Part One, Danger (Episode 050)

40th Disasterversary Re-Release: Chernobyl, Part Three, Fallout (Episode 052)

40th Disasterversary Re-Release: Chernobyl, Part Four, Legacy (Episode 053)

40th Disasterversary Re-Release: Chernobyl, Part Two, Meltdown (Episode 051)

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All Bad Things is a weekly podcast about accidents, tragedies, natural disasters and other anxiety fuel. Hosted by wry GenXer David and bleeding-heart Millenial Rachel. Trigger warning for everything possible.

Episode 463: The Great Chicago Fire

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