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Tom Slick: Not the Cartoon

2024/9/19
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Tom Slick Jr., born in 1916, was a scientist and adventurer. He was the son of Tom Slick Sr., a successful oil wildcatter. Tom Jr. was raised in wealth but dedicated his life to scientific pursuits and helping humanity.
  • Tom Slick Jr. was known as "the most interesting man you've never heard of."
  • His father, Tom Slick Sr., was a wealthy oilman known as "king of the wildcatters."
  • Tom Jr.'s stepfather, Charles Urschel, was kidnapped by Machine Gun Kelly, an event that coined the term "G-Men."

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There's a good chance that if you don't live in San Antonio, Texas, you may not know who scientist/adventurer Tom Slick is. Today we tackle the story of the most interesting man you've never heard of. 

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