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In this episode, we explore the mysterious and rare condition known as Cotard's Syndrome, where individuals believe they are dead or do not exist. We’ll get into the psychological and neurological aspects of this delusion, examining real-life cases and the impact it has on sufferers. Join us as we uncover the eerie reality behind this bizarre and haunting disorder.

Sources
https://www.sciencealert.com/thinking-you-are-dead-is-a-rare-but-serious-medical-condition

https://medium.com/lessons-from-history/mademoiselle-x-living-while-dead-8fe06146b711

https://www.sciencefocus.com/the-human-body/walking-corpse-syndrome 

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4271387/

https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/psychiatry/articles/10.3389/fpsyt.2022.779520/full

https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/real-life-stories/soldier-walking-corpse-after-rare-9367576

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Join us as we uncover the chilling mystery of the Villisca Axe Murders in this episode. We'll dive into the gruesome 1912 slayings of eight people in a small Iowa town, exploring the haunting details, suspicious suspects, and enduring questions that still baffle investigators over a century later.  Join us as we unravel the unsettling events of that fateful night and search for answers in one of America's most baffling cold cases. 

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In this episode, Noelle brings us the tale of The Great Molasses Flood of 1919, a bizarre and tragic event that saw a massive wave of molasses sweep through Boston’s streets, causing devastation and claiming lives. Join us as we unravel the sticky details of this darkly fascinating chapter in history.

Sources

https://www.history.com/news/great-molasses-flood-science

https://www.boston.gov/news/100-years-ago-today-molasses-crashes-through-bostons-north-end

https://time.com/5500592/boston-great-molasses-flood-100/

https://www.boston.com/news/history/2019/01/14/great-molasses-flood-newspapers/

https://www.chambers-associate.com/where-to-start/commercial-awareness/regional-insights/boston-legal-history-the-great-molasses-disaster

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We're emerging from our own real life horror story to bring you this month's Quite Unscripted. We do a full recap of Michigan Paracon, our exciting trip to Canada, discuss recent movies and books we have consumed, some fun and scary news stories, and Halloween Paranormal Prom!

https://www.geoengineer.org/news/lake-chippewas-floating-island-that-has-to-be-boat-pushed-every-year

https://www.npr.org/2024/06/29/nx-s1-5022578/robot-smile-face-skin-uncanny-valley

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https://www.npr.org/2024/08/27/nx-s1-5090995/watermelon-meth-5-million-san-diego-border-checkpoint

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 In this episode, we delve into the chilling 1999 murder of Girly Chew Hossencofft, a case that shocked Albuquerque, New Mexico. As we unravel the bizarre web of lies, cult beliefs, and sinister plots that surrounded her death, we explore the twisted minds behind the crime. Join us as we uncover the dark secrets that led to this tragic and mysterious case. 

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In this episode we're reading stories sent in by YOU, the listener! From ghostly animal encounters to mysterious happenings, we also give a recap of Midwest BooFEST. 

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In this episode, Noelle breaks our brains with The Silurian Hypothesis, a speculative concept proposing the possibility of advanced civilizations existing on Earth millions of years before humans. We explore the scientific evidence and theories behind this thought-provoking idea, questioning what traces, if any, could remain from such ancient societies. Join us as we unravel the mysteries of Earth's deep past and ponder the limits of our understanding.

Stay tuned after the show for the heartbreaking, gut wrenching story... of Ground Beef Greg. 

Sources

https://ourworldindata.org/mass-extinctions
https://www.discovery.com/exploration/Advanced-Civilization-Silurian-Hypothesis 
https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/international-journal-of-astrobiology/article/silurian-hypothesis-would-it-be-possible-to-detect-an-industrial-civilization-in-the-geological-record/77818514AA6907750B8F4339F7C70EC6
https://www.iflscience.com/the-silurian-hypothesis-could-an-advanced-civilization-have-lived-on-earth-millions-of-years-before-humans-64488
https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20180215-how-does-fossilisation-happen
https://www.sciencefocus.com/science/if-humans-became-extinct-how-long-would-it-take-for-all-traces-of-us-to-vanish
https://askanearthspacescientist.asu.edu/drake-equation#:~:text=The%20Drake%20Equation%20is%20part,easy%20to%20discover%20alien%20life.
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/324472175_The_Silurian_Hypothesis_Would_it_be_possible_to_detect_an_industrial_civilization_in_the_geological_record 

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Strange Encounters is a monthly interview series hosted by Nic & No of the Quite Unusual Podcast. Each month we invite you to embark on a journey into uncharted realms along side us and our guests. Join us as we unravel the enigma of the unknown one conversation at a time.

This month we are talking to Courtney Block, also known as the Liminal Librarian! Courtney is the Reference, Instruction, & User Engagement Librarian at Indiana University Southeast. She is also the author of Researching the Paranormal: How to Find Reliable Information about Parapsychology, Ghosts, Astrology, Cryptozoology, Near-Death Experiences, and More and the author of The Encyclopedia of Parapsychology. Courtney also has a piece of writing featured in Volume 3 of the Feminine Macabre and has an upcoming book called Inside the World's Haunted Libraries. Courtney has organized and hosted paranormal lectures and haunted walking tours, and has assisted with scientific, paranormal investigations.

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Let us infiltrate your ear holes as we chat more about our NXIVM 3 parter, how much job interviews suck, and uncover the mystery of Rosie the Shark. Plus, don't miss our listener lore segment featuring a haunted voicemail that will send chills down your spine. 

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In this gripping third installment of our NXIVM series, we delve into the dark world of DOS, the secretive subgroup that enslaved women under the guise of female empowerment. Discover the harrowing stories of those who escaped and the relentless pursuit of justice that led to the downfall of Keith Raniere and his accomplices. Join us as we unravel the chilling end of NXIVM and the arrests that brought the cult to its knees.

Sources

Seduced - Starz Documentary

Consumers' Buyline - A Revisionist View by Raniere's Attorneys - 'Keith Was a Victim' of Walmart - Frank Report

Neuro-linguistic programming (NLP): Does it work? (medicalnewstoday.com)

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

https://www.bustle.com/entertainment/nxivm-subgroups-jness-dos-society-of-protectors#:~:text=According%20to%20The%20New%20York,towards%20the%20women%20in%20NXIVM.

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

https://www.nytimes.com/article/nxivm-timeline.html

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/general-news/the-vow-star-mark-vicente-on-the-horror-of-nxivm-4066759/

https://nypost.com/article/how-keith-raniere-lured-women-sex-cult-nxivm/

https://www.courthousenews.com/federal-judge-dashes-sex-cult-leader-keith-ranieres-latest-bid-for-new-trial/

https://www.nytimes.com/2020/10/27/nyregion/nxivm-cult-keith-raniere-sentenced.html

https://www.lohud.com/story/news/local/rockland/2020/10/27/nxivm-founder-keith-raniere-childhood/6047275002/

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

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