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Dave Broker · 75 episodes with transcripts

The story of how a primate species created a world full of skyscrapers, airplanes, nuclear weapons, and vaccines.

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Chapter 71: The Automobile

October 12, 2026

Dave Broker (0:05)

On August 12th, 1888, a woman named Bertha set out on a trip to visit her mother. Along with her teenage sons, she made the 65 or so mile journey in a little over 12 hours. She had not told her husband about the trip ahead of time, but she left him a short note on her way out the door in the early morning. That…

She was born Cecilia Bertha Ringer in the city of Fort Syme in 1849 Educated at a local boarding school, she stood out for her intelligence and fascination with mechanics. However, as a woman, she was prohibited from attending a university. It's a shame because she would have surely shined, and perhaps someday…

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