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Welcome to The Oddity Shop, Where the Bizarre is Always on Sale!  This week in the Shop, Zach Tells us all about the sordid history of Apartment 14 In Chico California.

This story has it all,  It has poltergeist hauntings, a murder mystery, premonitions of a terrible tragedy, and so much more.  We do a bit of time Travel and tell the story of the disappearance of Marliz, The Murder and abuse carried out by Cameron Hooker, and The story of Jody Foster (Not that Jody Foster) and her Daughter Hannah as they encountered the spirit of a woman who had never received justice.

References:

1.       Unsolved Mysteries, season 3 episode 8
2.       https://unsolved.com/gallery/the-ghost-in-apartment-14/
3.       https://www.mamamia.com.au/unsolved-mysteries-marie-elizabeth-spannhake/
4.       https://www.hauntjaunts.net/unsolved-mysteries-vol-3-is-the-ghost-in-apartment-14-still-there/
5.       https://thecinemaholic.com/where-are-jodi-and-hannah-foster-now/

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Welcome to The Oddity Shop, Where the Bizarre is Always on Sale!  This week in the Shop, Kara tells us the horrifying story of the Bloody Benders and their Killer Inn.

 Today, we dive into the chilling story of the Bloody Benders, one of the most notorious and enigmatic families in American history. Join us as we uncover the dark secrets behind their gruesome crimes and explore the mysteries that still linger to this day.  In the late 1800s, a family of four known as the Bloody Benders settled in Labette County, Kansas, running a small inn along the Osage Trail. Seemingly ordinary on the surface, the Benders—John, his wife Kate, son John Jr., and daughter Kate—soon revealed their true, sinister nature. With the inn strategically positioned to accommodate weary travelers, their home became a house of horrors for unsuspecting victims.

References:

• https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bloody_Benders
• https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/62444833/george-newton-longcor
• https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/us-news/serial-killer-family-who-murdered-27656428
• https://crimereads.com/the-bloody-benders-americas-first-family-of-serial-killers/
• https://youtu.be/4Y5H39Cym2o
• https://allthatsinteresting.com/bloody-benders
• https://murderpedia.org/male.B/b/bender-family.htm

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Welcome to The Oddity Shop, Where the Bizarre is Always on Sale!  This week in the Shop, Zach Tells us a brief history of AI, Artificial Intelligence, and then goes into some of the risks and concerns that have already occurred.

Can robots finally beat the CAPTCHA Test?  As AI continues to rapidly evolve, so do the risks and concerns associated with it. In this episode, we'll delve into the potential dangers of AI and how it could impact society as a whole.  As we move forward into an AI-powered future, it's crucial that we stay vigilant about its potential dangers. By understanding the risks associated with AI, we can work to create a future where AI and humans can coexist safely and effectively.

References:
1.       https://openai.com/blog/chatgpt
2.       https://www.techadvisor.com/article/734076/is-google-home-listening-to-me.html
3.       https://www.unilad.com/technology/roomba-takes-picture-woman-facebook-905490-20221221
4.       https://fortune.com/2015/11/09/wal-mart-facial-recognition/
5.       https://gizmodo.com/gpt4-open-ai-chatbot-task-rabbit-chatgpt-1850227471
6.       OpenAI CEO, CTO on risks and how AI will reshape society – Video on youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=540vzMlf-54

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Welcome to The Oddity Shop, Where the Bizarre is Always on Sale!  This week in the Shop Kara tells us about the phenomenon of Phrogging, and how some people make a living jumping from pad to pad....Could yours be next?!

We're going to delve into the unsettling world of phrogging - the practice of secretly living in someone else's home. From the innocuous to the sinister, phrogging can take many forms, and can be both dangerous and disturbing.  In this Episode Kara tells us about the Campbells, who upon returning from vacation find someone has been living in their home.  This person it turns out moved in far before they even took their trip.

References:

• https://nypost.com/2022/07/18/phrogging-hider-in-my-house-stranger-secretly-lived-with-us/
• https://the-line-up.com/phrogging-nightmare
• https://gokcecapital.com/real-phrogging-cases/
• https://www.dictionary.com/e/slang/phrogging/
• https://thecinemaholic.com/where-is-ezequiel-zayas-now-phrogging-update/
• https://www.ctpost.com/policereports/article/Officials-Bridgeport-man-charged-with-killing-15554439.php
• https://www.stevecedilloslaw.com/theft-crimes/burglary/#:~:text=Burglary%20in%20the%20first%20degree,entry%20of%20someone%20else's%20property.
• https://www.khon2.com/local-news/stranger-found-living-in-family-home-could-have-supervised-release-revoked/

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Welcome to The Oddity Shop, Where the Bizarre is Always on Sale!  This week in the Shop Zach tells us the insane story of Betty and Barney Hill and the encounter with UFOs

In September 1961, Betty and Barney Hill were driving home to Portsmouth, New Hampshire, when they had a strange encounter with what they believed were extraterrestrial beings. The Hills reported missing two hours of time during their drive and experienced vivid and terrifying nightmares in the days following their encounter. In this episode, we will delve into the details of their strange experience, the investigation that followed, their hypnosis therapy, and the lasting impact it had on the Hills' lives.

References:
1.       Supernatural Podcast with Ashley Flowers: ALIEN: The Abduction of Betty & Barney Hill.
2.       https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barney_and_Betty_Hill_incident
3.       https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V3MjsfuLGYw
4.       https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/alien-abduction-or-accidental-awareness/
5.       https://www.denofgeek.com/tv/alien-abduction-travis-walton-betty-barney-hill/
6.       Alien Abduction: Betty and Barney Hill doc on Discovery +

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Welcome to The Oddity Shop, Where the Bizarre is Always on Sale!  This week in the Shop, Kara finally discovers where the tooth fair comes from...Or does she?

Stop in and listen as Kara tells us about different cultures and their customs around the teeth their children lost. Hear a bit about the Native American, Chinese, and Viking traditions around losing teeth, and if you stick around, we have a great Folk Story from the French that may explain the origin of the tooth fairy, and its get a bit dark...and mousy.

References:

• https://blog.solsticebenefits.com/solstice-member-blog/the-origin-of-the-tooth-fairy
• https://www.burchfieldental.com/articles/general/534649-history-of-the-tooth-fairy#:~:text=The%20fairy%20turns%20herself%20into,role%20in%20the%20entire%20process.
• https://www.advantagedental.com/blog/history-of-the-tooth-fairy#:~:text=History%20of%20the%20tooth%20fairy&text=The%20legend%20of%20the%20tooth,cast%20spells%20on%20the%20children.
• https://medium.com/@kyriegray3/the-unexpectedly-dark-history-of-the-tooth-fairy-d3d013ffe558
• https://www.twohigdentistry.com/blog/2018/07/the-history-and-mythology-of-the-tooth-fairy
• https://www.pioneerdental.net/blog/2017/02/the-history-and-mythology-of-the-tooth-fairy
• 
  

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Welcome to The Oddity Shop, Where the Bizarre is Always on Sale!  This week in the Shop Zach Tells us all about haunted pants!

Stop in and listen as Zach tells the short history of the Fresno Nightcrawlers, what we know about them, and we break down some Popular Theories ranging from Aliens, Cryptids, Cranes to Ghost Pants and Fungus!  We dive a little into their takeover of Cryptozoology pop culture as well.

References:
1. https://thebusinessjournal.com/more-than-fresno-famous-how-the-nightcrawler-captured-the-worlds-imagination/
2. https://cryptidz.fandom.com/wiki/Fresno_Nightcrawler
3. https://www.yourcentralvalley.com/digital-exclusive/fresno-nightcrawler-hoax-or-real-mystery-remains-years-later/
4. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QnCuPHAW1I8
5. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0PkeevBlUns
6. https://www.yourcentralvalley.com/digital-exclusive/fresno-nightcrawler-hoax-or-real-mystery-remains-years-later/

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Welcome to The Oddity Shop, Where the Bizarre is Always on Sale! This week in the Shop, Kara takes us to the carnival....One with a bit of a dark past, and tells us about the not so notorious Carnival cult, and the murder that got them busted.

Stop by the shop, and grab a Satanist robe, or Maybe just some Lingerie, and listen as Kara delves into the dark past some Devil who just can't keep their mouth shut about a murder but still dream of starting a cult.

References:

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Welcome to The Oddity Shop, Where the Bizarre is Always on Sale! This week in the Shop Zach tells us the brief history of the titanic, and breaks down some of the most prolific conspiracy theories that surround its great tragedy.

Stop by the shop and hopefully you don't leave with a sinking feeling. Listen in as Zach breaks down theories from the Titanic not even sinking, to it being on fire for days, or possibly succumbing to an unlucky mummy on board!

References:

1.       https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Titanic
2.       http://atlanticliners.com/white_star_home/titanic_home/titanic-faqs-sisters-switched/
3.       https://social.shorthand.com/TitanicMystery/jCPyIbzzPVc/did-the-titanic-really-sink-or-was-it-olympic
4.       https://medium.com/s/story/the-titanic-was-on-fire-for-days-before-the-iceberg-hit-94fa26471dfa#:~:text=The%20Titanic%20was%20on%20fire%20for%20days%20as%20it%20was,fire%20burning%20in%20the%20hull.
5.       https://jamesmdeem.com/stories.mummy.titanic.html
6.       https://www.history.com/news/why-did-the-titanic-sink#:~:text=The%20second%20study%2C%20by%20British,from%20seeing%20the%20iceberg%20clearly.

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Welcome to The Oddity Shop, Where the Bizarre is Always on Sale! This week in the Shop Kara tells us a tale of witchcraft, Fold Magic, Curses, Hexes, Potatoes.....AND MURDER.

Stop by the shop and check out the strange tale. Hear as Kara explains a specific type of Magic called Pow-Wowing and how a Potato Farmer used it to help his community, until others meet with a local river witch who tells them the farmer had cursed them! They decide to break the curse and have trouble listening to rules.... And it leads to a gruesome outcome.

 References: 

• the-line-up.com
• ozy.com
• www.americanhauntingsink.com
• https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pow-wow_(folk_magic)
• http://esoteric.msu.edu/VolumeIV/Powwow.htm
• https://www.pagermanpowwow.com/apps/blog/show/42784486-november-28th-nelson-rehmeyer-day
• https://yorkblog.com/yorktownsquare/post-88/
• https://www.wgal.com/article/tales-of-witchcraft-spells-murder-surround-rehmeyer-s-hollow/6239526#:~:text=Along%20with%20the%20help%20of,left%20to%20charge%20the%20men.
• https://www.nydailynews.com/news/crime/ny-metro-justice-story-rehmeyer-20181121-story.html
• https://apnews.com/article/25375gec25d1e4fb8af95eb349d9cf75f 
• https://www.themariettatraveler.com/2019/08/27/the-river-witch-of-marietta-and-the-curse-of-hex-hollow/
• Tubi doc called Hex Hallow
• https://unchartedlancaster.com/2022/11/23/the-river-witch-curse-of-hex-hollow/

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