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In the mid 1890s, the nation would become fascinated with a man who would go on to be known as America's first serial killer. Though the exploits of a certain Jack the Ripper had recently become known throughout the world due to the graphic and horrific displaying of his victims, much of the shock stemming from the crimes of H. H. Holmes was due in part to the secrecy in which he carried out the terrible acts of murder. And, when Chicago police raided his home after his arrest in 1895, the rest of the world would soon forget about the Whitechapel Murder and focus their attention on the Horror House of H. H. Holmes. Join Chris and Johnny as they welcome Abnormal Times co-host Brandon Fuller to the round table discussion on this episode of History Creeps!

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On this episode of That's Odd, Mexican general Antonio López de Santa Anna is well known for having led Mexico against Texan revolutionaries in the Mexican-American War and later becoming president. What many people don't know is that he was once forced out of retirement to face the French army, only to lose his leg in battle. What he did with the leg next would leave many scratching their heads. And, pranks and practical jokes have been around since the beginning of time. Pulling out one's chair as they are about to sit, dousing clothing in itching powder and exploding golf balls never fail to elicit a laugh from most people. Taking advantage of the gullibility of the public can be said to be just as funny. At least, it was to a certain Duke of Montagu. Join Chris and Johnny as they take a look at some of the more odd moments in history on this episode of That's Odd!

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n the early hours of March 8, 2014, Malaysia Flight 370 departed Kuala Lumpur International Airport in Malaysia headed for Beijing, China. The pilot was a 53-year-old veteran with years of flying experience under his belt. The plane was a Boeing 777-200ER, considered to be one of the safest at airliners at the time. The 227 passengers and 12 crew were from countries all over the world. Nothing about the night was out of the ordinary. That is until the plane disappeared from radar a little over 45 minutes after take off. And, for the next seven hours, the plane would remain elusive until it vanished completely from the face of the earth. Just what did happen to Malaysia Flight 370? Join Chris, Johnny and Carter as they take a look at one of the greatest mysteries in aviation history on this episode of History Creeps!

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On this episode of That's Odd, Chris and Johnny take a look at the sad life of Topsy, an elephant that would go down in history as having one of the most shocking ends to a strange and unfortunate life. And then, how does one explain the same person getting struck by lightning or hitting the lottery jackpot more than once in their lives? Strange coincidences seem to permeate the very fabric of history. Is it just chance or is there something else at work? Join Johnny and Chris as they delve into some of the odder stories in history on this episode of That's Odd.

On the night of Christmas Eve 1945, a fire broke out at the home of George and Jennie Sodder. Asleep with them in the home at the time were nine of their ten children. When Jennie awoke to find the house on fire, she called out to her husband to rouse the children. Over the next few moments, confusion and chaos broke out. By the time George and Jennie found themselves standing outside watching their house burn to the ground, they realized five of their children were missing, possibly still in the house. The fate of the children would go down as one of history's most puzzling mysteries. Join Chris, Johnny and Carter as they delve into the strange disappearance of the Sodder children on this episode of History Creeps!

During the late 1730s, England and Spain were locked in constant conflict over trade routes in the Caribbean. Believing that a war would help the English secure a victory over the Spanish, Parliament looked for any reason they could to make the first move. As it so happened, merchant ship captain Robert Jenkins had an ear for that sort of thing. Also, in the early 1950s, a three year old girl in Sweden begins to insist she is not who her parents think she is. This didn't seem too disturbing until years later when she and her family visited Amsterdam and she was able to navigate the city using memories that should not have existed. How did a severed body part start a war? Just who was Barbro Karlen? Join Chris and Johnny on this episode of That's Odd and find out!

This week, the guys hold a round table to discuss news of the Pentagon releasing information that the United States government had continued to monitor and investigate UFO sightings well into 2012. Spearheaded by Senator Harry Reid, the project is said to be full of "smoking gun" information relating to UFOs and extra-terrestrials, some of which was released to the public in the form of footage from the United States Navy depicting an object being chased by fighter jet pilots. Could the truth really be out there? The guys WANT to believe! Check out this new episode of History Creeps and decide what you believe for yourself!

Among the many headstones found within the gates of Shankill Church of Ireland Cemetery in the town of Lurgan, Northern Ireland, stands a grave marker with an inscription reading "Margorie McCall - Lived Once, Buried Twice."  The story behind this strange grave marker dates back to the 1700s and is one that would go on to become legend throughout the town. Also, in December of 1958, two men out for a drive in Hoganas, Sweden have a terrifying encounter with "fluid" entities after stopping to investigate a strange object in the nearby woods. Join Chris and Johnny as they investigate some of the more odder moments throughout history on this episode of That's Odd!

The guys are back with a holiday-themed episode in which they take a look at some of the more bizarre crimes that have taken place on or around Christmas. With stories ranging from a bath salt-crazed anti-Grinch to a Christmas tree that would give Cheech and Chong a wet dream to a disappearing stick-up Santa, Johnny, Chris and Carter bring you a round table discussion marveling at a few of strangest law breakers to make Santa's naughty list.

Throughout history, great floods have destroyed villages, towns and cities. Every kid who has ever gone to church or Sunday school knows about Noah and the Great Flood. Natural disasters are nothing new to mankind. However, what happens when the flood is man made, and furthermore, not even water? Also, in the 1960s and 70s, a rash of UFO sightings and strange phenomena plagued the sleepy town of Warminster, England. Flocks of dead birds, crop circles, weird lights and tremors were just a few of the bizarre events reported by the locals. Just what was it that terrified the residents of Warminster? And, why do Bostonians say their town smells like molasses? Join Johnny and Chris as they explore some of the weirder stories in history on this episode of That's Odd!