The stories of two Americans whose preserved bodies lived more interesting lives than they did.  Also one British philosopher who preserved himself so he could finally get the respect he deserved.

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Solve all your health problems with the oil from a snake, or implant a goat's organs, or take these pills... 

The folklore of snakes, including a Cherokee story from Georgia about the Uktena.

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For the Masters next week, let's talk a little golf.

The Bermuda Triangle is a modern product of folklore- and the fact that nobody has a better suggestion than aliens doesn't help.

Today we close this series with the Battle of the Alamo, then a short discussion of how Davy Crockett's death fits into the ideals and beliefs that were growing as Americans moved West and the Civil War began to loom.

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(Email me and I'll tell you where the basement is in the Alamo)

Two figures that will meet Davy Crockett at the Alamo.

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The legendary life of Davy Crockett from his early days in Tennessee to his departure for Texas.

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The story behind the song you may know as 'Stagger Lee'.

A New York newspaper publishes a story about the inhabitants of the Moon, and a radio broadcast brings invaders from Mars to New Jersey.

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