Toronto’s Baby Derby: The Bizarre Race Sparked by a Millionaire’s Will

How a 1926 inheritance turned childbirth into a citywide contest—and made poverty Toronto’s public spectacle

Dive into one of Toronto's most peculiar historical events: the Baby Derby. Discover how a millionaire's eccentric will ignited a city-wide competition to see which family could produce the most babies, all for a massive inheritance. This episode unearths the fascinating social impact and ethical questions raised by this bizarre contest, offering a captivating look at an unusual chapter in urban history and the surprising ways money can shape human