This week we discuss a baboon's rampage, a man's strange amnesia and some married siblings. Elisabeth then details a dog with very strange behavior and we both wrap it up with tales regarding unusual instances of nudity.

This week Cathryn explains America's first immigration center. Pre-dating Ellis Island, Castle Garden was the location where more than 8 million people entered the United States during the 1800s. Learn about the past and present of this incredible and enduring landmark in this week's episode.

This week Elisabeth digs up unusual accidents including a Devil's Lake mishap, another scream sneezer, and the unfortunate victim of a nail sausage. Cathryn talks Diphtheria scares, an early unethical experiment, and oyster eating contests.

Chicago in 1897 wasn't always a happy place. It was the year a young woman named Louisa Luetgert went missing from her home. Her sausage-making husband was unfortunately, the main suspect. Click play and listen to Elisabeth's story this week!

This week honorable mentions include an industrial accident to a dental patient, a chum of Satan tale, a deadly folding bed, and an egg-laying Picasso hen. 

In 1909 in a New York City Suburb, a beautiful young woman met with a tragic end. Oceana's death was surrounded by mystery from the beginning. The mystery only compounded when her Aunt's and mother's strange behavior and dress aroused much curiosity. Join us this week as Cathryn dives into the details surrounding this bizarre case. 

The strange tales worth mentioning this week include death by jump rope, an unusually hearty hug, funny tasting hailstones, a whale that drowned, and a St. Louis orphan who received the original cosmetic surgery. 

The Olympic Games as we know them have been happening every four years since 1896 with only a handful of cancellations. This week Elisabeth discusses the creation of the Olympics as well as some of the more unique events that have been featured over the years. 

Come listen to our first episode of 2021! Short tidbits this week include sawdust gas bombs, a couple that gets married for the second time, one man's account of becoming paralyzed during a football tackle, a game of cowboy that ended in tragedy, and the early 1900s fashion statement that was fingernail photography.

In rural 1896 Kansas the body of a young girl was found by a group of hunters. She was quickly identified and authorities began the process of trying to catch her killer. Tune in to Elisabeth's story this week to learn if justice was served.