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How Curious

Exploring Oklahoma legends, tall tales, oddities, and conundrums. Heard something you're curious about? Submit questions and suggestions for future episodes to curious@kgou.org.

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How did a young Oklahoman become known as "The Richest Black Girl in America"*?

How did a young Oklahoman become known as "The Richest Black Girl in America"*?

Sarah Rector and her nephew( With Permission of Debbie Brown)I’m Rachel Hopkin and this How Curious episode focuses on a... Read more

27 Jun 2023

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How did rural Norman, Oklahoma, become a Chicago mobster's second home?

How did rural Norman, Oklahoma, become a Chicago mobster's second home?

Mugshots of Murray Humphreys( With permission of Gus Russo)For decades, stories have circulated about a Chicago gangster... Read more

20 Jun 2023

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How did Oklahoma save the Texas Longhorn?

How did Oklahoma save the Texas Longhorn?

Spencer the bull calf. Picture taken shortly after his birth at the Mollie Spencer Farm( The Mollie Spencer Farm)I’m Rac... Read more

13 Jun 2023

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How did Oklahoma give birth to seismic reflection?

How did Oklahoma give birth to seismic reflection?

John Clarence Karcher( Petroleum Museum)I’m Rachel Hopkin – the host and producer of How Curious – and this How Curious ... Read more

6 Jun 2023

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How did an Oklahoma impresario take country music to the former USSR?

How did an Oklahoma impresario take country music to the former USSR?

Jim Halsey with the performers and crew in Moscow(Gina Halsey / With permission of Jim Halsey)How Curious is dedicated t... Read more

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What fascinating avian museum is based in Oklahoma City?

What fascinating avian museum is based in Oklahoma City?

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How come Oklahoma has so many lesbian bars?

How come Oklahoma has so many lesbian bars?

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How did an Oklahoma gospel song become an international musical phenomenon?

How did an Oklahoma gospel song become an international musical phenomenon?

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How was a windmill mecca established in Shattuck, OK?

How was a windmill mecca established in Shattuck, OK?

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Why is OKC central to the Morgan horse world?

Why is OKC central to the Morgan horse world?

Kelly Kraegel - owner of OKC's Cottonwood Creek Ranch - at the Annual Morgan Horse Show(Rachel Hopkin / KGOU)HOW CURIOU... Read more

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