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Scary Stories from The Ostos Memorial Museum 38:27

1M ago38:27

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The building that houses The Ostos Memorial Museum has a rich history in Las Cruces, NM, originally starting out as a school in 1915. The building was then the home of a furniture store, where Josie Ostos started working when she was 17 years old. After her husband passed away, the furniture store was converted into a museum to showcase some of the…

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Wisconsin Death Trip 1:06:19

1M ago1:06:19

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Wisconsin Death Trip is a 1999 movie by director James Marsh based on the book by the same name by Michael Lesy. The film features reenactments of violent crimes, murders, mental illness, depression, and vandalism that are reported and dismissed as quickly as the newspaper articles that wrote about the incidents that took place in Black River Falls…

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The History Of The Ouija Board 41:42

2M ago41:42

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The Ouija Board has long been thought of as a tool to conjure spirits and evil, but most people nowadays realize it’s just a toy made by Hasbro. Despite that, the stigma of it being used for occult practices is something that many people still can’t shake off. This week our Super Friend Eli will share the history of the Ouija Board with us, what it…

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The Killdozer: Marv Heemeyer’s Weapon of Destruction 1:33:48

2M ago1:33:48

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On June 4th, 2004, Marvin Heemeyer took his modified armored 85 ton bulldozer and plowed a path of mayhem and destruction in the small mountain town of Granby, Colorado. His rampage destroyed 13 buildings and caused more than $5 Million in damages. This week our Super Friend Eric will share this crazy story with us and we’ll learn what inspired Hee…

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The Champawat Maneater: Killer Of 436 People 41:03

2M ago41:03

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In the late 1890’s Nepal villagers began disappearing from the forests and surrounding areas at an alarming rate. They soon discovered that they were being attacked by a 500 pound Bengal tiger. The Nepal army was able to scare the tiger to the Champawat region of India, but not before it had claimed the life of 200 villagers. In Champawat, its kill…

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A Haunting In East Austin 47:44

2M ago47:44

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Love haunted stories but hate how there is no resolution? Time for that to change! A single mom and 2 kids were living in a haunted house in East Austin for 7 years before they finally got a team to help. This haunting comes complete with disembodied voices, shadow figures, cat ghosts and someone being scratched and even thrown. Find out how this t…

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Kenneth, What Is The Frequency? The 1986 Attack of Dan Rather 37:02

3M ago37:02

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In 1986 CBS Evening News anchor Dan Rather was attacked by 2 men. As he was being punched and kicked one of the attackers kept shouting “Kenneth, what is the frequency?!” As leads on the attackers went cold, this seemingly random act of violence was chalked up to mistaken identity. When REM released the single “What Is The Frequency, Kenneth?” in 1…

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The Origin of Medusa 31:14

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Medusa is one of the most famous figures in Greek mythology. She is known primarily for her transformation into a Gorgon, a monstrous creature with serpentine hair and a gaze that turns people to stone. Her story has been retold through various mediums over the centuries, from ancient texts to modern adaptations. In this episode we will explore her…

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Joe Metheny: The Human Hamburger Chef 48:54

3M ago48:54

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Joe Metheny was arrested for murdering 2 women in December of 1996. During his interrogation he confessed to murdering 8 more people, but investigators were not prepared for how he disposed of the bodies. He would mix their flesh with beef and pork which he sold to customers out of a barbecue stand on the side of the road, horrifying the investigat…

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JJ Armes: Eccentric P.I. Who Overcame Disability 40:22

3M ago40:22

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In 1972 when Marlon Brando’s son was kidnapped, he had help from the FBI and CIA but they came up with nothing. Then he called JJ Armes and in 5 days the private eye found his son with no hands. Literally he has prosthetic hooks for hands. Where in the world did this amazing P.I. come from? El Paso, TX. You don’t want to miss his great life story! …

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The Somerton Man: 73 Year Mystery Finally Kind Of Solved 51:31

3M ago51:31

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On December 1st, 1948, the body of an unidentified man was found on the Somerton Beach outside of Adelaide Australia. Despite conducting a thorough investigation that garnered much media attention, the authorities were never able to identify the man and cause of death. In 2022 a professor from the University Of Adelaide conducted a DNA test that wa…

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Elmer McCurdy: From Outlaw to Morbid Sideshow Attraction 37:54

4M ago37:54

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Elmer McCurdy’s story is both fascinating and tragic. His life and posthumous fame offer a mix of the Old West, crime, and morbid curiosity. His life was that of a minor outlaw who, due to a series of macabre events, achieved a form of postmortem fame far beyond his criminal activities. His story serves as a unique case study in the realms of crimi…

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Mike "Madman" Marcum and His Homemade Time Machine 53:28

4M ago53:28

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In 2016 a man known as Mike "Madman" Marcum jumped into his home made time machine and hasn’t been seen or heard from again. But this isn’t his first disappearing act. In 1998 he disappeared for 2 years when he claimed he traveled 2 years into the future. His stories made headlines and garnered the attention of Art Bell and his listeners on his Coa…

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The Science Of Astrology and Why Your Sign Is Not What You Think 41:30

4M ago41:30

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Astrology goes all the way back to the 3rd millennium BCE. This means your sign is actually not what you probably think. What does psychology say about why people are drawn to astrology? Also let’s dig into a study out of Sweden set to gauge astrology believers on a narcissistic scale and gauge IQ - the results might shock you. Follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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Amy Carlson and The Love Has Won Cult 54:59

4M ago54:59

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On April 28th, 2021 the mummified corpse of a woman found in a Crestone Colorado home was reported to the Salida Police Department. It was later discovered that this was the corpse of Amy Carlson, the leader of the Love Has Won cult. But what would lead a McDonald's manager and mother of 3 young kids to abandon her family and home and start a cult?…

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Bloody Mary And The Woman Behind The Legend 46:18

5M ago46:18

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The legend of Bloody Mary is a staple in the realm of spooky stories whispered by children at sleepovers and tested in dimly lit bathrooms around the world. But where did this haunting tale originate, and why does it continue to endure? On this episode we'll travel back to the 1500s and take a glimpse into Queen Mary Tudor’s life, discover why she …

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3M Forever Chemicals: Science. Applied To Kill Us. 41:03

5M ago41:03

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In 1997 3M chemist Kris Hansen was tasked with testing the blood of their employees for the presence of fluorochemicals, also known as forever chemicals. Hansen was told they weren’t toxic, but the company wanted to know how widespread they were in their employees. When testing control samples they came to the realization that these chemicals were …

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Giovanni Maria De Agostini: Italian Monk, Cave Dweller, World Nomad 40:42

5M ago40:42

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Living in a cave, not gonna lie, sounds pretty cool. For over 30 years, a monk Giovanni Maria De Agostini lived in caves all over Europe, Brazil and America. He was so admired that he gathered a following in almost every country he went to. So much so that he still has a small number of followers who make pilgrimages to his old cave home in New Mex…

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Alfred G. Packer: America’s First Cannibal 37:04

5M ago37:04

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Alfred G Packer left Provo Utah with a group of prospectors to Breckenridge Colorado to try to strike it rich during the Colorado Gold Rush in 1873. Against the advice of others, he decided to travel to Gunnison Colorado in the middle of an unusually harsh winter storm. While he didn’t find gold, he did become infamous for resorting to murder and c…

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The True Story Behind Baby Reindeer 1:01:01

6M ago1:01:01

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Baby Reindeer is a true story of the hit 2019 Edinburgh Fringe one-man play, that also goes by the same name, Baby Reindeer. It follows the writer and performer RIchard Gadd’s warped relationship with a female friend, turned stalker, and the impact it has on him and his deep-dark, buried trauma. This critically acclaimed hit series seems to be what…

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Ciudad Juárez Cobalt-60 Radiation Disaster 49:31

6M ago49:31

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In December of 1983 a hospital maintenance worker at El Centro Médico de Especialidades in Ciudad Juarez Chihuahua was tasked with dismantling old equipment to sell for scrap metal at a local junkyard. What ensued was the largest nuclear disaster in North American History releasing 100 times more radiation then the partial nuclear meltdown at Three…

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Beyoncé & Kendrick Lamar: African American Music Appreciation Month 59:55

6M ago59:55

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June is African American Music Appreciation Month so we’re going to talk about The Renaissance and Cowboy Carter albums by Beyoncé and their criticism. We'll talk about how slaves were the original cowboys. We’ll also break down Kendrick Lamar’s Pulitzer Prize winning Damn and decode every single song, including the one that's a true story! Follow …

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Vilho Kallio and The Helsinki Witchcult 45:07

6M ago45:07

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In 1930 and 1931 severed limbs and body parts were discovered at the Tattarisuo Springs in Helsinki, Finland leading to an investigation that discovered a witch and their coven practicing black magic and the occult in the region. Dubbed the The Helsinki Witchcult their actions caused mass panic and hysteria 50 years before The Satanic Panic swept t…

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Murillo v. Musegades: Bowie High School v. U.S. Border Patrol 42:05

6M ago42:05

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In 1992 high school students and staff from an El Paso, Texas high School were being constantly harassed by the U.S. Border Patrol. Agents would aggressively yell at them demanding to prove their citizenship. One young lady was knocked to the ground by agents and kicked 20 times. The abuse could no longer be tolerated so several students, some alum…

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Travis Walton: The True Fire In The Sky Story 44:44

7M ago44:44

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Few alien abduction stories are as well known as Travis Walton’s. His story inspired a best selling book and the movie Fire In The Sky. For those unfamiliar, Walton claims he was abducted on November 5th, 1975 while returning home from logging at the Sitgreaves National Forest in Arizona. His disappearance made international news and he didn’t reap…

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The History of Eurovision 1:02:16

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Eurovision Song Contest stands as a testament to the power of music to unite, inspire, and uplift. From its humble beginnings as a simple radio broadcast to its status as a global cultural phenomenon as a dazzling televised spectacle, Eurovision continues to capture the hearts and imaginations of millions around the world. The contest has spawned a…

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L'appel du Vide: The Call Of The Void 55:06

7M ago55:06

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L'appel du Vide or Call Of The Void is the strange uncharacteristic phenomenon one feels to put themselves in imminent danger, like the urge to jump off a building or cliff when looking over the edge or swerving into oncoming traffic while driving. Most people never act upon this urge and affects those who have never had any suicidal tendencies or …

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Blue Balls: Real? Myth? A Little Of Both? 48:55

7M ago48:55

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Blue balls, one of the biggest mysteries for women. A big myth is it’s all the sperm backed up that causes their pain or ache. Yet, scientifically speaking it’s widely accepted that it’s the additional blood pooled around down there. And I say widely accepted because Blue Balls is NOT in any medical textbooks! How can that be if more than half of m…

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Sleeping Beauty Syndrome A.K.A. Kleine-Levin Syndrome 1:01:03

8M ago1:01:03

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Kleine-Levin Syndrome or KLS is a condition that affects 1 in 1 million people and causes them to sleep for extended periods of time. Known as Sleeping Beauty Syndrome, those afflicted have slept for days, weeks, and even months. It’s unknown what causes the illness and there is no cure. Today, we’ll discuss this illness and some people who suffer …

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Selena: Queen of Tejano Controversies and Conspiracies 1:08:04

8M ago1:08:04

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From her induction into the Billboard Latin Music Hall of Fame to the establishment of the Selena Museum in Corpus Christi, Texas, Selena's influence continues to be as strong as ever. Her impact on Latin music, fashion, and culture is undeniable, and her memory lives on through her music, which continues to inspire new generations of fans. With th…

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Edgar Cayce: The Sleeping Prophet 43:01

8M ago43:01

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Edgar Cayce The Sleeping Prophet was known for putting himself in a sleeplike trance to access the universal consciousness and gave readings, made predictions, and cured those that were ill. He claimed to have acquired his special gift after being visited by a winged woman while reading the bible in the forest. Despite his great powers, he wasn’t a…

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Jolly Joseph: India's Cyanide Serial Killer? 50:19

8M ago50:19

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In 2002 a well respected woman in Southern India died. 6 years later, her husband died in a similar manner. The family suffered 2 more deaths later in a shorter and shorter time span. There were also 2 more deaths in a connected family. Was this some kind of genetic silent killer or was this a serial killer in Southern India because they all did di…

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RRR: Rise Roar Revolt 1:18:05

9M ago1:18:05

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RRR is a 2022 Telugu language Indian action film that first came to the attention of Western audiences when their Netflix trailer featuring almost comical over-exaggerated action and special effects scenes went viral. We took a chance on it and were pleasantly surprised. The movie had a mission, a romance, friendship, betrayal, redemption, and more…

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Amupac: The Alien Base Protecting Mexico From Hurricanes 41:48

9M ago41:48

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The Mexican city of Tampico, Tamaulipas is in the Southeastern region of Mexico overlooking the Gulf of Mexico. It was once known for regularly getting hit by hurricanes, but a hurricane hasn’t made landfall since 1966. Many believe this is due to the region being protected by aliens, as UFO’s first started to be reported regularly in the region in…

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Stanley Cups: What’s All The Hype About? 57:44

9M ago57:44

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The brand Stanley and their cups have been around for over 100 years. They got their start by catering to the common blue collared man who worked long hours, and needed a way to keep his drink of choice cold or warm for long hours. In 2020, a group of women who managed a blog by the name of “The Buy Guide” started pushing the Stanley Cup and the pe…

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We Are 138: The History Of The Misfits 1:17:00

9M ago1:17:00

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Few bands have made a bigger impact on music and pop culture than The Misfits. Their unique brand of horror punk transcended genres and influenced everyone from Guns N Roses to Metallica. But constant fighting and line up changes led to the band dissolving before they could enjoy the popularity and loyal fan base that they would eventually develop.…

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Bob Marley: The Man, The Legend 41:35

10M ago41:35

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On February 6, 1945 the legend Bob Marley was born! As a child he was a palm reader, and his first album was not Reggae but Ska! When Bob Marley and The Wailers accepted $2,000 to go home after being stranded in the UK, he promised an album in repayment and delivered a Reggae album! Listen to hear us talk about his assassination attempt, how he was…

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The Great Pappy Van Winkle Bourbon Heist 54:28

10M ago54:28

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In 2013 200 bottles of Pappy Van Winkle bourbon went missing from the Buffalo Trace distillery, making international news. Each bottle often fetches over $4,000.00 on the secondary market, making it one of the most expensive and sought after whiskeys in the world. While Toby Curtsinger was convicted of the crime, none of the bottles were ever recov…

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The United States Founding Fathers: Boozy, Floozy, or Both? 37:52

10M ago37:52

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Our Founding Fathers have been attributed to greatness from penning the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution, to leading us in war, and becoming some of our most important public figures in history, some even becoming the first presidents of the United States. In this episode, in a segment I like to refer to boozy, floozy or both, I wil…

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Lawrence Joseph Bader: Amnesiac or Con Man? 39:48

10M ago39:48

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John “Fritz” Johnson was living on top of the world. He was a successful radio personality, television sports director, was married to a beautiful model, and was a champion archer. He was one of the best known and most liked personalities in Omaha, NE. While promoting some archery gear he was approached by someone claiming to be his niece and his 2…

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Stranded At Sea: The Robertson Family Survival Story 40:35

10M ago40:35

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In 1972 the Robertson family and sea hitchhiker Robin Williams were on a mission to sail around the world. They were stranded at sea when a whale attacked their boat and cracked it in half, leaving them stranded to fend for themselves. They caught sea turtles and a shark to survive and even drank turtle blood! How did this family manage to survive …

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Octavia Hatcher: Buried Alive or Urban Legend? 36:50

11M ago36:50

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In 1891, Octavia Hatcher fell into a deep depression after her only child died shortly after childbirth. A few months later she went into a coma and died. Due to it being an unusually hot spring, she was quickly buried. Several people in her town also went into similar comas but ended up making full recoveries, causing Octavia’s family to wonder if…

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The Tylenol Murders of 1982 35:38

11M ago35:38

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In September of 1982, a string of unsolved murders were occurring in Chicago. 7 healthy people, ranging in ages from 12 to 35, would fall to their death as a result of taking Tylenol, and the case is still unsolved to this day. What was killing these people and at such a rapid rate? How did Chicago respond to these murders to get them under control…

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MK-Ultra: The CIA’s Failed Mind Control Experiment 48:38

11M ago48:38

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The CIA has had a long and storied history riddled with conspiracy theories, but sometimes, those conspiracies have proven to be true. MK-ULTRA, the CIA’s attempt at mind control is one such conspiracy. This conspiracy has it all, from drugging people with LSD, to using sex workers and torture to get people to turn. In this episode, we’ll discuss s…

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The History Of The Poinsettia and Its Tie To Christmas 33:09

11M ago33:09

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Nothing says Christmas like a poinsettia but how did this Mexican shrub become so pivotal for Christmas? Franciscan monks in Mexico decorated Nativity scenes with this bright red and green plant. In fact, this is why Christmas colors are red and green! Get all the details on how the Poinsettia went from being beloved by the Aztecs to now loved by m…

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Helltown, OH: Haunted Abandoned Village? 42:46

12M ago42:46

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In 1974 a small town named Boston, OH was evacuated by the government and became an abandoned ghost town. As the years passed so did the legends surrounding this town and it soon became known for its murderous Satanists, toxic chemical spills, and church with upside down crosses. But, are any of these legends true? In this episode, we’ll go over so…

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Krampus: 50% Human, 50% Goat, 100% Fun 29:02

12M ago29:02

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Krampus dates back for hundreds of years. In America, he was only introduced to us, roughly in the beginning of the millennium. Krampus is described as a half man, half goat, who drags naughty children to hell. In this episode, we will discuss Krampus and other villainous creatures as Saint Nicholas’ counterpart, discuss his origin story, and trace…

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Cryonics: Myths, Facts, & Horror Stories 47:57

12M ago47:57

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Cryonics is the practice of freezing someone who has died in the hopes of reviving them in the future when science and medicine has advanced enough that this would be possible. You’ve probably heard that Walt Disney was cryogenically frozen and is stored beneath the Pirates Of The Caribbean ride at Disneyland, but is there any truth to this? With a…

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The History of Thanksgiving 44:47

1y ago44:47

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Thanksgiving is coming around and we’re diving into the woman who made this National Holiday possible, after trying for over 3 decades. Sarah Josepha Hale was a big advocate for women’s education - we get into her life story, good and bad. November is also American Indian Heritage month so we’ll also learn how Thanksgiving customs go back to not ju…

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The Pedro Mountain Mummy 39:38

1y ago39:38

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In the summer of 1934 2 goldminers blew a hole in the side of the San Pedro Mountains near Casper Wyoming and discovered a cave. While they didn’t find the gold they were looking for, they didn’t leave the cave empty handed. They discovered a small 14 inch mummy. Dubbed the Pedro Mountain Mummy, its existence seemed to create more questions than it…

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