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From the first art heist in history to a series of high-profile cheese robberies, this episode of The List Show is all about off-the-wall historical heists. You'll learn about the time an entire church was stolen brick by brick and how Jesse James wasn't always as successful as his reputation might suggest.
Erin (@erincmccarthy) breaks down 17 strange robberies and puzzling burglaries. Beanie Baby lovers and parmesan partisans will want to watch.
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Erin (@erincmccarthy) breaks down 17 strange robberies and puzzling burglaries. Beanie Baby lovers and parmesan partisans will want to watch.
In case you forgot, The List Show is a trivia-tastic, fact-filled show for curious people. Subscribe here for new Mental Floss episodes every Wednesday: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpZ5qUqpW4hW4zdfuBxMSJA?sub_confirmation=1
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