Pickles to the Rescue: The Stolen FIFA Cup of 1966
03/24/22 • 69 min
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In 1966, England hosted the FIFA World Cup, an incredible honor and landmark moment for English football. Just one problem: someone made off with the cup itself just weeks before the start of play. How can you have a global tournament with no prize? How can England save face? Enter Pickles, the pooch with a nose for sirloin and purloined goods.
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In 1966, England hosted the FIFA World Cup, an incredible honor and landmark moment for English football. Just one problem: someone made off with the cup itself just weeks before the start of play. How can you have a global tournament with no prize? How can England save face? Enter Pickles, the pooch with a nose for sirloin and purloined goods.
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Ridiculous Crime - Pickles to the Rescue: The Stolen FIFA Cup of 1966
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Pickles to the Rescue: The Stolen FIFA Cup of 1966 Top Questions Answered
How did Buggy deceive Jackson Brown in the podcast episode 'Pickles to the Rescue: The Stolen FIFA Cup of 1966'?
Buggy posed as Mr. Means' assistant named McPhee to deceive Jackson Brown.
What kind of car did Buggy use to meet Jackson Brown in the episode?
Buggy met Jackson in a Ford Zodiac car.
What did Buggy give to Jackson in an envelope in the episode?
Buggy handed Jackson some money and cut-up pieces of newspaper in an envelope.
Who owns all the swans in England?
The Queen of England owns all the swans in England.
What role did the Methodist Central Hall in London play in the 1966 World Cup?
The Methodist Central Hall in London played a significant role in the 1966 World Cup.
What was on display at the church library in the Methodist Central Hall?
The church library at the Methodist Central Hall had an exhibit called "Sports with Stamps," featuring stamps featuring sports.
How much ransom did Jackson demand for the World Cup trophy in the podcast episode?
Jackson demanded £15,000 ransom for the World Cup trophy.
Where was the Jules Rimet Cup, the World Cup trophy, displayed in the episode?
The Jules Rimet Cup was on display at the church library in the Methodist Central Hall.
How much was the ransom demanded by Jackson worth in today's US dollars?
The ransom of £15,000 in 1966 is equivalent to $330,000 in today's US dollars.
How was the stolen World Cup trophy eventually found in the podcast episode?
Dave Corbett's dog, Pickles, found the stolen World Cup trophy.
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