This American Life (2007)

Episode Overview

In this episode, we explore the ambitions of those aiming to shape history, alongside those who unintentionally become part of it. Two inmates in Wisconsin gain unexpected notoriety for their clever yet unsuccessful bid to escape prison using just dental floss. Meanwhile, high schoolers flash bright smiles for yearbook photos, masking the real struggles they face behind the scenes. Additionally, a man, fixated on a specific bird for three decades, shares his blurry, Bigfoot-esque footage as proof of its existence.