The Earliest Recorded Mooning Killed Thousands

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The Earliest Recorded Mooning Killed Thousands

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You've heard of mooning -- the practice of bearing one's butt as an insult -- but where did it come from? Join Ben and Noel as they dive into the deadly story of the world's first recorded mooning, along with some other notable moments in keister history. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

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Jun 14, 2018

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