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Ski Champion's Invention Transformed The Sport
From: Rendered
Series: Destination DIY
Caption: Hjalmar Hvam was a champion ski jumper., Credit: courtesy of the Oregon Historical Society
A Norwegian immigrant in Oregon invented the first quick-release ski binding, which made skiing safer and more appealing.

Bought by KALW and PRX Remix


  • Added: May 22, 2014
  • Length: 16:51
  • Purchases: 2
Action Speaks! "Betting On Hedonism" Birth of Las Vegas in 1941
From: Action Speaks Radio
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This week's underappreciated date that changed America is 1941 and the birth of the Las Vegas Strip!

Bought by WGCU, Spokane Public Radio, WRIR, WCPN, KWMR and more


  • Added: Oct 31, 2013
  • Length: 53:29
  • Purchases: 6