Today's episode is an old patron exclusive due to the holidays. The papacy has SEEN some stuff and on today's bonus episode we just air out all of their dirty laundry.

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Hello fellow detectives, today's mystery, or mysteries I should say, remain unsolved. The beauty in these things is that they could be solved at any point in time though which fills my cold heart with joy. We’re going to cover 10 mysteries! Inspired by an article I read from treehugger.com called “10 of the World’s Biggest Unsolved Mysteries” by Brian Nelson, updated on October 3rd, 2024 so very recently. We have a lot to cover and honestly almost all of these I had never even heard of before so let’s go ahead and dive into the first one on the list that lives rent free in my head. We’re actually probably going to cover the first five tonight and the next five on the next Bren episode because I don’t want to rush these. Let’s go!

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Today's episode is a special collab with Stakuyi who takes us on the insane story of the Norwegian Black Metal band Mayhem and the wild developments that unfolded. From church burning, to murder, and more, this episode was an interesting one.

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In today's show we look Charles Hatfield, the man behind the San Diego flood of 1916, nicknamed "The Rainmaker." Did he really make it rain? Is this pseudoscience or is there an explanation? Let's find out!

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Celestial Seasonings, known for its soothing Sleepytime Tea, harbors a history that is anything but calming. Founded in 1969 by Mo Siegel, the brand quickly became a household name. However, Siegel’s philosophical and spiritual leanings have raised serious ethical concerns over the years.

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Fatal familial insomnia (FFI) is a rare genetic condition that affects your brain and central nervous system. It causes you to have trouble sleeping (insomnia), memory loss (dementia) and muscle twitching. FFI is degenerative, which means symptoms get more severe over time. Symptoms of the condition are life-threatening and there’s no cure. Studies are ongoing to find treatment options to reduce the progression of symptoms and extend the life of people diagnosed with this condition.

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In this episode we look at how cults are formed and how they use psychological tactics to control large amounts of people. The complex social psychology that is a driving factor in controlling cult members is also utilized in totalitarian governments. This episode is a fascinating one and will be followed up by many other more specific cult episodes.

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In today's episode we look at the murder of Peggy Carr and the unlikely murder weapon that unfortunately led to her demise. This episode is a mix of chemistry, forensics, and true crime but it's an interesting, although unfortunate story.

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Hi everyone, today's episode goes over the disappearance and murder of 7 year old Maria Ridulph and the attempts made to find her killer. It also talks about the charging and exoneration of the man that many people thought was responsible.

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In this episode we look at a case in which a murder was captured from a skull that was fished out of the lake by two boys. This case ended up being solved and leading to a killer that would not have been caught without the use of bone forensic analysis. In addition, forensic entomology is discussed briefly to showcase how insects can be used in criminal cases.

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