The Nazi Super Horse Program, Part 1: Equine Eugenics

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The Nazi Super Horse Program, Part 1: Equine Eugenics

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Adolf Hitler was inarguably a terrible person. He was also weirdly focused on resurrecting Germany's horse industry. Tune in as Ben and Noel explore the strange story of the Nazi super horse program.
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The Nazi Super Horse Program, Part 1: Equine Eugenics

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