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Spontaneous human combustion. The invention of an overactive imagination? Or a very real and definitive way to avoid your ex?Jennifer and Maxwell don their oven mitts as they explore terrifying stories of SHC. Sifting through the embers, they find not only classic cases of these events but also eye-witness accounts, as well as tales of people who survived the phenomena!

(Content Warning: Due to the nature of spontaneous human combustion, some details and concepts may be disturbing to sensitive listeners.)

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Spontaneous Human Combustion!

Sources:

https://web.archive.org/web/20140601005035/http://www.tampabay.com/news/humaninterest/fbi-said-1951-death-wasnt-spontaneous-human-combustion-but-mystery-persists/1050679

https://www.history.com/news/is-spontaneous-human-combustion-real

https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=sARZAAAAIBAJ&sjid=lE8DAAAAIBAJ&pg=3822,1539798&dq=mary+reeser&hl=en

https://allthatsinteresting.com/mary-reeser

The Entrancing Flame, by John Heymer

http://anomalyinfo.com/Stories/18221827-flaming-hands

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Jennifer and Maxwell do an interstellar fly-by of all the weird events that are abducting the headlines. UFO commemorations, mirror dimension testing, and ghostly wedding arrangements are just a few of the quirky topics for discussion. 4 out of 5 Kyles agree – this is an episode not to miss!

UFOs, Ghost Babies, and an Army of Kyles

Sources:

https://www.washingtonpost.com/history/2019/06/26/i-floated-inside-man-returns-site-ufo-abduction-it-gets-historical-marker/?utm_term=.e79b6feaeafb

185,000 truth seekers pledge to storm Area 51 - Unexplained Mysteries

https://www.cnn.com/2019/07/11/us/alien-march-facebook-event-trnd/index.html

https://www.sciencealert.com/iq-scores-falling-in-worrying-reversal-20th-century-intelligence-boom-flynn-effect-intelligence

IQ Rates Mysteriously Declining Throughout Much of the Developed World

Experiment seeks evidence of 'mirror universe' - Unexplained Mysteries

Inside England's 'most haunted house' estate agents say is impossible to sell

British Resort Offers To Host Woman's Wedding To A Ghost

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Odd Tonic diverts from its regular format so Jennifer and Maxwell can discuss some behind-the-scenes details and eagerly share an exciting announcement! (Hint: It rhymes with "YouTube.") Plus, Jennifer reveals a few personal ghost stories from her past, which include some literal unmentionables. Traditional Odd Tonic episode to come next week!

Behind the Scenes Special!

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Jennifer and Maxwell dip into their mysterious mailbag and share more true, paranormal stories from listeners! Tales include a scenic route into the strange, a ghost that can't get into the partying spirit, and a ghastly family inheritance you do not want!

Parlour Stories: Haunted Birthday Edition

Sources:

Trickster Gods:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trickster

Thank you to our amazing listeners who sent in stories for this episode!

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Jennifer and Maxwell take a deep dive into mermaid myth, history, and recorded sightings, plus also investigate why mermaids have such a grisly reputation… sharing tales of those who, unknowingly, waded into their dark waters. Your Ambassadors of Odd will lure you in and make you question everything you think know about these aquatic enchantresses.

Avast, ye Mermaids!

Sources:

Atargatis:

https://mermaid.fandom.com/wiki/Atargatis

Entire timeline of mermaid tales through history:

https://www.theepochtimes.com/mermaid-hoax-columbus-shakespeare-and-pliny-the-elder-say-mermaids-are-real_82540.html

Kiryat Yam Mermaid:

https://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-3883746,00.html

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Join Jennifer and Maxwell as they boldly discuss the perils of taking a paranormal lover, how to get witchy help or *rabies* from browsing the internet, and many other stories ripped from the headlines of weird news! Stay to the end to hear THE MOST TERRIFYING STORY, EVER!

Ghostly Lovers and Rabies

Sources:

Ghost Lovers:

https://people.com/human-interest/amethyst-realm-sex-with-ghost-fiance/

https://people.com/human-interest/woman-marries-pirate-ghost/

https://www.bustle.com/articles/46546-7-celebrities-whove-had-sex-with-a-ghost-or-at-least-cuddled-with-one-in-honor

Romanian Witches:

https://www.reuters.com/article/us-romania-witches-internet/romanias-witches-harness-the-powers-of-the-web-idUSKCN1S73GN

Man Opens Safe:

https://www.cnn.com/2019/06/06/americas/tourist-safe-locked-40-years-trnd/index.html

iPad Bat:

https://www.boston.com/news/local-news/2019/05/30/rabid-bat-ipad-case

Strange DNA:

https://www.oddee.com/story/3-of-the-strangest-results-to-come-out-of-ancestry-dna-tests/

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/science/human-chimera-man-fails-paternity-test-because-genes-in-his-saliva-are-different-to-those-in-sperm-a6707466.html

https://abcnews.go.com/Primetime/shes-twin/story?id=2315693

Gender Reveal:

https://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/2018/04/02/man-uses-live-alligator-for-his-baby-s-gender-reveal-party_a_23400691/?utm_hp_ref=uk-weird-news

Scariest Story EVER:

https://www.unexplained-mysteries.com/news/326899/mashed-potato-mystery-endures-in-mississippi

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Jennifer and Maxwell explore the perplexing powers of consciousness as they tap into Russell Targ's "The Realities of ESP." Prepare yourself for the compelling, declassified evidence of 23 years of government-backed psychic experiments with startling outcomes. Lasers included!

OMG ESP WTF

Sources:

The Realities of ESP, by Russell Targ, PhD

Notes:

Ingo Swann's remote viewing drawing of the NSA cryptographic site at the Navy's Sugar Grove Facility:

Sugar Grove Facility:

Pat Price's gantry crane drawing (right) and comparison (left):

Ingo Swann's drawing of Kerguelen Island comparison:

Pat Price's drawings of Rinconada Park:

Rinconada Park's old water towers:

Ingo Swann's drawing of Jupiter's rings:

Images sourced from "The Realities of ESP," by Russell Targ, PhD.

Russell Targ's (cancelled) TEDxTalk:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hBl0cwyn5GY

Russell Targ's ESP Trainer iTunes App:

https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/esp-trainer/id336882103?mt=8

(Note: Again, Russell's ESP Trainer app is not available on Android. Don't be confused by the shady knock-off app with the same icon.)

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Maxwell and Jennifer exorcise the Odd Tonic mailbag and share more gripping ghost stories from listeners! Discover a guest who overstayed his welcome, an imaginary friend with a fiery disposition, and puckish phantom with one more ace to play!

Have a seat in the parlour and listen... if you dare!

Parlour Stories: Imaginary Friend Edition

Sources

Thank you to all the Oddlings who sent stories for this week's episode! You are dear to our hearts. Notes:

Support Odd Tonic on Patreon! www.patreon.com/OddTonic

Marian Lytle's Etsy Store: https://www.etsy.com/shop/MiscellaneousMagick

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Come sleepover in the parlour, where Maxwell and Jennifer stay up far too late discussing superstitions. Then join as they light a candle, enter a darkened bathroom, and peer into the dark and mysterious history of mirrors. Dare to see what peers back..

Superstitions, Scrying, and Sleepovers

Sources:

The Encyclopedia of Superstitions, by Richard Webster

https://www.exploringtraditions.com/the-art-of-scrying/

http://hauntedattractiononline.com/haunted-mirrors-world/

http://www.theoccultmuseum.com/dark-reflections-legend-bloody-mary/

https://theghostinmymachine.com/

https://books.google.com/books?id=pXvRNI1S55EC&pg=PA34&lpg=PA34&dq=scrying+boys+fingernails&source=bl&ots=e30K1MDXI6&sig=ACfU3U0SrRlWYaDmEs6ukbkPrOds0Y7e2g&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjdmcHey7fiAhWmslQKHd4nDP0Q6AEwE3oECGUQAQ#v=onepage&q=scrying%20boys%20fingernails&f=false

How to Scry:

A black mirror or a regular mirror can be used. Whichever you use, you don't want to see your reflection. The best is to leave the mirror on a table and look at it from an angle.

• Turn down the lights and light a candle or use the light of a Full Moon.
• Relax your body completely and clear your mind.
• Allow your eyes to slightly close and gaze in the mirror.
• Focus on your question or intent and allow any images to take shape in the mirror. You may see it in the reflected light or shadows or you may see it in your mind's eye. Mirror scrying takes practice, so don't be discouraged.

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So you might ask yourself at this point: How do you get rid of a mirror you suspect is haunted or an evil portal into a realm you don't want to see? Here are a list of tips:

1. Spiritual cleansing of the mirror and home. (see more below.)
2. Cleanse the object with salt or holy water. Or both.
3. Return it to its original place.
4. Bury it in a graveyard or other consecrated grounds.
5. Burn it. If you do burn it, the fire should be blessed by a priest or a witch so that the flames can trap whatever nasty is in there.

Do not break a mirror. Not only is it bad luck, you will let out whatever was trapped inside it. Which is probably also not very happy it's been trapped in a mirror.

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How to cleanse a mirror:

thehoodwitch.com gives in depth instructions on how to cleanse any object, and special instructions for mirrors here:

http://www.thehoodwitch.com/blog/2014/10/10/a-thrift-queens-guide-to-clearing-cleansing

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Join Jennifer and Maxwell as they investigate the goblin troubles of Zimbabwe, the malevolent mischief of the latest cursed painting, and other odd stories ripped from the headlines!

Goblins, Ghosts, and Gators

Sources:

Goblins!

https://www.oddee.com/zimbabwe-terrorized-by-goblins-for-nearly-a-year-48636/

http://zimbabwe-today.com/african-goblins-tikoloshe-zvikwambo-bring-riches-disaster/

https://bulawayo24.com/index-id-news-sc-national-byo-101507.html

https://bulawayo24.com/index-id-news-sc-national-byo-101642.html

https://bulawayo24.com/index-id-news-sc-national-byo-42911.html

http://zimbabwe-today.com/african-goblins-tikoloshe-zvikwambo-bring-riches-disaster/

https://www.newsday.co.zw/2013/01/does-juju-make-businesses-thrive/

Woman sues cemetery

"Sinister" Haunted Painting

https://www.unexplained-mysteries.com/news/325951/woman-faints-after-viewing-haunted-painting

https://paranormal-magazine.com/2019/02/19/sinister-the-haunted-painting-comes-to-gloucester-and-makes-woman-collapse-and-effects-2-others/

https://www.gloucestershirelive.co.uk/whats-on/ghost-lady-collapses-during-haunted-2581229

Scaly Visitor

Thrift Store Ghosts

Atlantic Barrel Crossing

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