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CLASSIC: That Time Ohio and Michigan Almost Went To War

CLASSIC: That Time Ohio and Michigan Almost Went To War

Author: iHeartPodcasts July 18, 2026 Duration: 34:37
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In this week's Classic episode, Ben, Noel and Max explore how a misunderstanding of the geography of the Great Lakes started a feud, known as the Toledo War, between the state of Ohio and a territory called Michigan. Tune in to Ridiculous History to hear how the conflict between these lands was solved.

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History is beautiful, brutal and, often, ridiculous. Join Ben Bowlin and Noel Brown as they dive into some of the weirdest stories from across the span of human civilization in Ridiculous History, a podcast by iHeartRadio.
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