Fairy Tall Tales

Pennsylvania, AKA the Keystone State, is known for many wonderful things, like the birthplace of independence and Mr. Fred Rogers. But did you know PA is also home to the homeliest creature in the world? This week, Sarah's creature feature takes us into the Hemlock forests of Northern Pennsylvania to examine the Squonk, a creature so ugly it hides in shame and spends its day weeping. 

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We bury our secrets...and sometimes our dead bodies, as well. This week, we cover two stories where the dirtiest deeds really do involve dirt. For our fairy tale, Hans Christian Andersen has us covered with the Rose Elf, a nice little tale about karma. For our true crime story, we take a trip up north to Canada and dig up some dirt on Bruce McArthur,  one of the deadliest known serial killers in Toronto and the "most prolific" gay serial killer in Canada.

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Many of us fear death, both for ourselves and for our loved ones. But what if there was something to signal when a family member was going to die? Would that be better or worse? In Irish mythology, banshees do just that. These female spirits herald the death of a family member or loved one by wailing, shrieking, or keening. If you're all caught up on the Chilling Adventures of Sabrina, you already know a little bit about banshees, now let Megan tell you more. 

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Cotton is a staple in the textile industry. This prehistoric fiber is soft, breathable, and a great option if you're looking to avoid synthetics. Absolutely nothing dangerous about cotton, right? Wrong! At least if you live in or near Kimotsuki. Here,  there have been sightings of the Ittan-Momen, possessed roll of cotton that flies through the night skies and often attacks people.  If you see an unusually large bolt of cotton flying through the air, RUN. 

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We are of the mindset where if you don't have anything nice to say, don't say anything at all. However, we all know life doesn't work that way, not even in a fairy tale. This week, we take a look at how looks matter even to farm animals with Hans Christian Anderson's The Ugly Duckling. And to make everyone feel even worse, we cover the tragic death of Silvia Likens, the unfortunate target of severe brutality for absolutely no reason. If you're here for the darker episodes, this one is for you. 

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What is hatched by a cockerel from the egg of a serpent and is reputed as the king of serpents?  It's not a riddle...it's a Basilisk! This week, Megan tells us about this mythological creature found in European Bestiaries and legends. The basilisk is known for appearing in Harry Potter lore and for killing people with one simple look. Good thing this is not a visual podcast! 

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Happy 2020! To celebrate our first full-length episode of the year, we decided to shake things up a bit. Rather than just telling you one fairy tale and one true crime story, we bring you several! Well, we re-remember them, anyway. This week, Sarah and Megan reminisce about their favorite episodes from 2019...did your favorites make the list, too? 

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There are many creatures in Australia that could kill, maim, or simply terrorize you, but none may be quite as cute as the Drop Bear. This creature of folklore is said to be related to the Koala, possesses impressive upper body strength, and has the patience to stalk its prey from the treetops. It's also completely made up, but that's beside the point, isn't it?

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'Tis the season to be jolly! Fa-la-la-la-la... To celebrate Yuletide, we're each whipping out our favorite Christmas story. Megan celebrates her Norweigan heritage with The Cat on the Dovrefjell and Sarah gets literary with Hans Christian Andersen's The Snowman. If you're looking for something short and sweet to balance out all the Christmas cookies and eggnog, this one is for you! We'll see you next year! 

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Sleigh Bells Ringing by Mike Koenig via soundbible.com.