I Didn’t Know, Maybe You Didn’t Either!

What do J Cole's Dreamville Festival, 20,000 forgotten Souls in Mississippi, and Dr. Seuss have in common? This episode takes a wild ride through vibes, violence, and Venus to uncover the hidden stories they didn't teach in school.

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Stand-Up comedy didn't start with a dude in a bowtie telling jokes - it started with Black storytellers, survival humor, and raw, unfiltered truth. From African Griots to Def Comedy Jam, find out how Black culture shaped the game while Frank Fay got the credit.

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Everybody knows March Madness is a billion-dollar brand, but did you know the phrase started in High School? This episode breaks down how Henry V. Porter coined it in 1939, how the NCAA finessed it, and why his family never saw a dime!

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Some people dream of having a "big family" but what if "big" meant DOZENS OF KIDS? In this episode, we uncover the unbelievable true stories of two women who gave birth more times than you can imagine, redefining what it means to be a parent.

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In this episode of I Didn't Know, Maybe You Didn't Either, B Dhat dives into the science behind procrastination. Is it laziness? A fear of failure? Or just our brains tricking us? From temporal discounting to the Pomodoro technique, we break down why we procrastinate and how to beat it.

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Welcome to the extended series of I Didn’t Know, Maybe You Didn’t Either! Every episode, we uncover fascinating, lesser-known facts—some useful, some totally random—all with humor and curiosity. Follow along, learn something new.

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On today’s episode of IDKMYDE, all We can say is “Thank You” for listening to Season 4, but we’re not done! A sneak peek on how we’ll be extending IDKMYDE ALL YEAR LONG!

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Today’s episode of IDKMYDE humorously highlights the incredible story of Major Charity Adams and the Six Triple Eight, an all-Black, all-female battalion in World War II, who overcame racism, sexism, and impossible odds to clear a 17-million-piece mail backlog in record time—showing the power of resilience, efficiency, and Black excellence.

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Before the Central Park 5 got railroaded, the Martinsville 7 got hit with express lane injustice—trials faster than a drive-thru and death sentences quicker than a Popeyes chicken sandwich sellout. Details in this episode of IDKMYDE.

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On today’s episode of IDKMYDE we learn how Jazmin Evans got left off the kidney transplant list, not because she wasn’t qualified, but because someone decided to play doctor based on stereotypes. She proved them wrong, though—Black women don’t need permission to survive.

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On todays episode of IDKMYDE, school’s in session as we break down the OG Black towns that flipped the script on segregation—where Black excellence wasn’t just a dream, it was the blueprint.

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On today’s episode of IDKMYDE, we dive into the incredible but overlooked story of Charles Jackson French—the original Black Aquaman. His bravery was unmatched, but history almost erased his name. We’re here to make sure that doesn’t happen.

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Todays episode of IDKMYDE is comparison of Winston-Salem State University (WSSU) and Florida A&M University (FAMU), highlighting their history, impact, and academic excellence.

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Todays episode of IDKMYDE takes you on a wild ride through history, where thriving Black communities were burned down—literally—and their land stolen by greedy corporations. But don’t worry, we’re not just here for the shade; we’re here to remind you that Black excellence is too strong to burn away.

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Are you familiar with Alice Parker?  She was the genius who invented central heating in 1919, proving that even in a world full of cold shoulders, her ideas could still heat things up. On today’s episode of IDKMYDE we learn that without her, we’d all still be fighting over the last log for the fire.

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Today’s episode of IDKMYDE tells the tale of The Children’s March of 1963: when a bunch of kids showed up with more courage than most adults, proving that sometimes the youngest voices are the loudest—and the most powerful.

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