June 4, 1855: The Camel Corps

Camels have been used as beasts of burden for millennia and the creature is, in many ways, vastly more suited to the task than even the sturdiest of equids. For example, a typical camel can carry in excess of 300 kilos (661 lbs) of supplies without issue, more than twice the weight an average horse or mule could carry with similar distances/speeds.
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[@Telcomvic]

I really enjoyed this. Keep it as a segment, please. The humor and graphics were an awesome addition to the facts presented.

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#simonwhistler you are the true master of adaptive media. May you get all the success you deserve.

[@robertmaluka2763]

This reminds me when I was younger. This was one of the first place I would read in the news paper. They would do 10 year ago 25 years ago 50 years ago and 100 years ago on that date. I really enjoy watching this thanks and keep it up.

[@jaspr1999]

Damn! Ain't that the sexiest camel I've ever seen! Please keep doing these Day in History segments! They're too interesting to pass up. Besides, growing up I would always read the "This Day in History" in the newspaper when I was learning to read and it brings back some great memories!

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I love this experiment. Basically get two "Today I Found Out" and its amazing

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Like the Today in History angle. Good subject coverage, as always!

[@thatgirlinokc3975]

Today in History is a wonderful idea. And the set, graphics sound and edit worked really well too👍😄💚

[@longforgotten4823]

I love this style of video! The bonus fax were all the ones I was wondering if you were going to cover! Including a little natural history with the camels originating in the Americas was pretty awesome!

[@nucleardrifting3864]

30 minutes without a dislike, I think we like it.

[@syx3s]

you know that all of the dislikes are now your fault, right?

[@nucleardrifting3864]

W. McMaster non of them happened before the 30 minutes so not my fault.

[@syx3s]

? the fact that they all happened after your comment is the point.

[@joshuaradick5679]

Camel cavalry, do you mean Camelry?

[@MightyElo]

I actually work at a museum that talks about the camel corp! This is awesome. All the facts you said are pretty much spot on. Though I do wish you mentioned Haji Ali, one of the camel trainers hired to help the Americans. The soldiers nicknamed him hi jolly, and ended up saving them from a native American ambush.

[@NeilBlenkiron]

Loving this format. Keep it up. Bonus Fact: Australia is exporting live Camels to Saudi Arabia by air and has exported others by sea for breeding, racing and meat. My understanding is the export business is conducted largely by Indigenous Australian businesses who capture and train the camels before flying them out of the country. Bonus Fact 2: Camels also helped form the original road trains transporting goods around the more remote parts of Australia. The use of the camels also saw the immigration of Afghan and other handlers to Australia and with them the introduction of Islam in the early to mid 19th Century.

[@councilv1250]

It's my birthday today and this is a sick birthday present. To be able to know what happened this day in history

[@councilv1250]

Johnny Dominguez i always knew on the inside that my spirit animal was a camel lol

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Making this a thing will keep me watching all you produce. Will gladly subscribe to another channel if I get more of this.

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This segment is awesome, i would like to see this be a regular thing

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This is quite nice, it doesn't stray that far from the usual content but put a nice and interesting twist on it

[@wasmadeinthe80s]

Can't wait to see what it will be on my birthday, June 28th.

[@TommoCarroll]

Oh yeah that could be cool when it comes round to people's birthdays - gives them an extra little treat!

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I'm June 27th birthday.

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PureKaoZ small dick day

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I love these "This Day In History" they're great!!!! I can't wait for the next one.

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Thanks for another " today in history" I am really enjoying them !

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Today in History is terrific! I dig this format Simon!

[@digimanga]

I am always appreciative of you guys' constant work on so many videos and the effort that goes in. However I only worry that too many videos may be too much for the KZbin algorithms and thus be unfairly prejudiced against. Great content as always!

[@TodayIFoundOut]

"too many videos may be too much for the KZbin algorithms and thus be unfairly prejudiced against." One of the things we'll be keeping an eye on this month. :-) The main thing is if our subscribers like this, but it also can't just be a huge money/time sink to add this second video each weekday, so need the KZbin gods to also give their algorithmic blessing to the whole thing, at least a little bit. They don't need to do as well as our normal videos, but like half as well without hurting our normal video's traffic would *probably* work. We'll see how it goes. :-)

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Today I Found Out good luck with that. You guys are awesome. BTW love the podcast.

[@densealloy]

I live in Kingman AZ where we have not only Beale St as well as being able to see Beale's wagon trail. The trail essentially became the famous Route 66 (later I40 mirrors it in locations). During Beales expedition, he established an vital crossing of the Colorado river. This crossing was so important Congress created Fort Mohave ( with an H not a J) much to chagrin to the local Native Americans. In the area of this crossing, Needles California and the Fort Mohave Indian Reservation can be found. The Camel Corps was very important in establishing a southern route along the 35th parallel that was passable in the winter and useable year round once wells and springs were established and located.

[@larsulrich2761]

I went to high school in Arizona and this was part of our Arizona history class. The Arab camel handler assigned to our area was called Hi Jolly by the Army.

[@jefflindeman]

By all means, do continue these! I'll go ahead and date myself by saying the idea has me recalling late night driving while listening to Paul Harvey intone, "And now, the rest of the story."

[@fireball0093]

I would love if this became an actual segment every now and then, and I do like the style for the type of video

[@strwbrrycrlz]

How interesting! My parents live in Quartzsite Arizona where there is a monument to the camel corps. Was fun to learn more about it.

[@calichef1962]

Being one who is a bit of a 19th century American history buff, I knew about the Camel experiment, including the part about them having been spotted in the south-western US into the 20th century. It's a very interesting bit of historical trivia, and I learned some things I hadn't known before. Thanks!

[@cup_check_official]

wow 2 uploads? Hold your horses, mate. i mean hold your camels, mate.

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[@theprogramshow8816]

Smoke em if you got em.

[@tylorwendt5623]

I have previously learned this story from Fowler's "the best, worst, and most unusual." what a great story most wouldn't know.

[@RedbaronYo82]

I would love a regular Today in History segment.

[@christianrodier3381]

I didn't know camels were so cool. Keep making these. I love history!

[@camgood2437]

I just happened to watch a video this morning (on National Geographic's channel) about how camels are able to eat cactus covered in giant thorns. It was actually painful to watch. It's funny, I haven't even thought about camels in months, and two videos come up in the same day which describe how they can eat tough desert plants (which was a song thing for me to learn about lol). Synchronicities like this happen to me literally every day, and this one isn't even that bizarre compared to most others lol..

[@daedalus2726]

Yeah, they seem to happen a lot to me too. I suppose it's just that we tend to notice them more than all the other random things that happen to us, meaning that they're bound to pop up here and there.

[@vickievegas1837]

Cam Good me too I say “well that’s something I was meant to learn!”

[@munirahbakar4123]

I saw that NatGeo video too!

[@TheFeralBachelor]

I like this "today in History" format.

[@TommoCarroll]

Same! It makes a nice change and must be pretty enjoyable for Simon and co!

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I like these day in history please keep doing them.

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That was an excellent episode. I enjoy this new series!

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I really love this format.

[@gaeshows1938]

bonus fact: you can buy camel meat in Australian supermarkets

[@giampaolomannucci8281]

what's odd about eating a camel in fucking saudi arabia?

[@route2070]

I am enjoying the TiF format, makes thimgs a little more relatable and interesting knowing the video is based on an anniversary. Also about this video, I wish camels would have played a bigger role in the Civil War for the North I am sure Davis and General Lee would have loved that.

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BTW, "equids" also includes donkeys, miles, and even zebras (though zebras are very seldom used in any domestic capacity).

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I would love to see more of these

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Love these videos. Keep up the good work. Thank you

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I like this platform. It is informative and Simon is hosting it. What else could I need?

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That was awesome. All that is lacking is a Paul Harvey style rest of the story. Thank yall so much for all of the Mini Docs that yall do.

[@TodayIFoundOut]

Thanks! And you're very welcome :-)

[@tncorgi92]

I was going to make a comment about June 4, 1855 being "hump day" (Wednesday), but sadly it was just a Monday.

[@d_wang9836]

I wonder if they know the Ostrich Regiment from the Australian Ostrich War

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Love this video!! Love this format!!🐪🐪

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I really enjoyed this. More please!

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Loving this new series!

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I love the "today in history" thing!

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It makes a great addition doesn't it! So good to see so many people feeling the same way!

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Loved it guys.... Keep it up

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Thank you very much. Well done.

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It’s my birthday tomorrow, can’t wait to see what happened tomorrow

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Tomorrow's is awesome! (And absolutely sure to be demonetized! ;-)) I think my favorite one we've worked on so far on the Today in History series. (Obviously we work well ahead here.)

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The little guy in this pic is 5 tomorrow

[@Nogarda_]

Pretty sure I watched a video from you explaining and island over run with bugs had a ton of rabbits brought in they took care of the bugs, but they culled the rabbits and problems just got worse and worse. My point being i’m sure those camels are now providing a balance in nature that Australia isn’t aware of.

[@LCCWPresents]

I wanted to do my senior thesis on the united states camel corps a couple years ago, but had to drop it due to a lack of documents. I love this bizarre piece of the American Western history.

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I like this new Today in History addition to the channel!

[@TommoCarroll]

Yeah it's pretty great, it's great to see Simon in a bit of a different way too! We were considering doing one for our channel with scientific discoveries - would you be interested in that?

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One of the most awesome piece of trivia.

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I love your channel. You answer questions I wouldn't think to ask

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Oh Simon I love you

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How do you have time for yourself? You seem to put a lot of time and energy into your videos and channels, which I for one appreciate, I just up you do not let it over take you and burn you out. Either way, i enjoyed the video as for usual. Thanks for making it.

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We have a very large team here on TIFO, let alone the separate teams involved with Simon's other channels. And also Simon works extremely hard and obscene hours. :-) -Daven

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Lovin the new series, now, gimmE MORE PODCAST

[@FahqAll]

I heard there was a soldier who was tied to a camel in the camel Corp, it ran away and he died on it, people saw the dead body around on top of the camel and called it the Red Ghost since no one really got a good look at it

[@jcvernon2863]

Hi Simon, love the day in history!

[@mbainrot]

I love it, can't wait for tomorrows video!

[@gordonlawrence4749]

Oxtail English Dictionary: Camel (noun), a horse designed by a committee.

[@holemajora598]

Keep em coming! And Keep up the great work!!

[@fiftyoneindustries2]

You forgot to tell them that we here in Australia export the most camels of any country in the world. We even export camels to Saudi Arabia because the quality is so high!

[@sebaheuvelmans]

That song playing the background, isn't that what Slapped Ham uses as well?

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Extremely interesting, loved it!

[@TommoCarroll]

Couldn't agree more, are you into learning about history? Have only recently gotten into history myself but love it!

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Love these, keep them coming

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These are awesome! Keep it up!!

[@irritated888]

I like the today in history format.

[@DrakeMagnum]

Holy smokes that was funny Simon! Excellent video.

[@fk319fk]

I knew all about this because I saw the movie. Really there is a pretty good movie on this subject, I just can't remember anything about it as it was a while ago. I like this clip.

[@RaasAlHayya]

"Hawmps!"

[@007FlashJack]

Our (Australian) camels are indeed a pest, but they are considered the cleanest in the world and can fetch top dollar on the world market.

[@leoak]

We had the Camel Corps in Republic of Somaliland (Somalia, Djibouti & Ethiopia's neighbour). Simon, do a video on Somaliland, please. I've asked a million times on your videos!

[@reidwallace4258]

The way you say Camels... is fucking priceless. I don't know why, but fuck, keep it up man.

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Great idea love the video keep them coming please

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Great idea, keep "This Day in History" please.

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I dig this, more knowledge is always good

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Love the new episodes!!

[@kirbymarchbarcena]

So trivial yet informative at the same time

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I'd like to see one done on who really is the most decorated U.S. military person. I always seem to see "most decorated" soldier etc. in some KZbin videos. Thx

[@calamusgladiofortior2814]

Camels were used during the Cariboo Gold Rush in Canada, but with less success. The rocky Canadian terrain was too hard on them. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/historic-b-c-camels-inspire-new-north-vancouver-statue-1.4328951

[@mygreenfroggy]

"Lady attracting stench...", human history in a nutshell, so to speak.

[@ricktaylor4162]

It was really good. Thanks!

[@emmitstewart1921]

No mention of the camel corps would be complete without a mention of Hi Jolly (Hadj Ali), the Arab hired to train and manage the camels. A good idea for an episode would be a study of his life. He was apparently known and liked by quite a few people, but nobody gives any details except that he came to this country to manage the camels and apparently stayed on after the camel corps disbanded

[@chuckk458]

Awesome!! I learned a lot!! Really cool video idea!

[@twinmama42]

Dear Simon, I love to educate myself and esp. in history. This new format is just what I love to watch. Keep it on! CU twinmama

[@TommoCarroll]

Twinmama, have pretty much just been a science-buff for most of my life, but recently got into history! This is *exactly what I need right now*!

[@MrSirlulzalot]

Well and good but how does this help me?! What can I do to increase MY lady attracting stench...?

[@giampaolomannucci8281]

piss on your tail like camels do

[@stephanieroland1235]

was happily listening and was startled by the camel call. hahahaha!

[@rjmiller8330]

You missed my favorite. Then the camels were brought ashore hey were put in a pen made out of cactus. The camels ate through it and had to be rounded up. Go “Huwmps” the movie. The longest movie in the world for a single punchline

[@charlesmiller6826]

I like this format too

[@reneejackson3298]

Love it! Keep up the good work.

[@MiscMitz]

Love these new vids. Keep it up

[@jonathanward3633]

Great new show

[@konker420]

This was awesome!

[@keithdean9149]

There was a movie, a comedy, made about this in the 1970's called "HAWMPS."

[@cantbeleveitsnotnaru]

I love these.. They're ridiculous!!!! And wonderful 😂

[@ashknoecklein]

0:18 If you thought "equid" was crazy, wait til you hear "camelid."