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Acronyms and Common Phrases
While sexting might seem like a new notion, the concept dates back to WWII when soldiers would write home to their spouses. In this episode we discuss how some racey acronyms were worked into their letters. We also talk about how some common phrases like
La Lechuza
La Lechuza or Witch Owl is a Mexican folk tale that has been passed down for generations. Some claim its a witch that transforms into an owl, others claim its a minion of The Devil himself. In this episode well discuss some of the mythology and variati
Kids Solving Crimes
If you're of a certain age, you might remember Scooby Doo and Penny from Inspector Gadget solving crimes, but how likely was this to happen in real life? There are in fact some pretty remarkable kids that have helped solved some crimes and cases! Listen t
Doppelgängers
Most people are familiar with the term Doppelgnger, but few are familiar with the mythology and folklore surrounding it. In this episode, we'll discuss why Doppelgngers were seen as bad omens, some famous folk stories surrounding this apparition, and th
The Theft Of The Mona Lisa
Leonardo da Vincis Mona Lisa is one of the most famous paintings in the world, but how did it become so famous? Would you believe its fame came when it was stolen, and its image was blasted on the the front page of every newspaper in the world? Lis
Project Blue Book
Project Blue Book was started by The U.S. Government in 1952 to investigate the growing number of UFO sightings that were being reported. Were any of these reports legitimate, or could they have been something else? In this episode we'll discuss some of t
The History Of Heels
Heels are often associated with femininity and style but did you know they were originally made for men in the military? Did you also know that men commonly loved to show off their legs in heels and stockings in the 17th century? Listen to hear how we got
The Underground City of Derinkuyu
In 1963 a Turkish man knocked down a wall in his basement and made one of the most important archeological discoveries in history. He discovered the City Of Derinkuyu, one of the largest underground cities in the world. In this episode we'll discuss who m
The Empire State Building Plane Crash
The Empire State Building is one of America’s most iconic buildings and once held the distinction of being the world's tallest building. But, did you know an army bomber plane crashed into it 77 years ago? In this episode we'll talk about how this a
The Missing Sodder Children
On Christmas day 1945, The Sodder Family experienced one of the worst tragedies a parent could ever imagine. Their house caught on fire and 5 of their children were never seen again. In this episode we’ll discuss some theories on how this might not have b