While sexting might seem like a new notion, the concept dates back to WWII when soldiers would write home to their spouses. In this episode we discuss how some racey acronyms were worked into their letters. We also talk about how some common phrases like “bite the dust” and “hair of the dog” are much older than you would imagine. Listen to hear which one dates back to biblical times!

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https://www.life.com/animals/life-with-mike-the-headless-chicken-photos-of-a-famously-tough-fowl/

La Lechuza or Witch Owl is a Mexican folk tale that has been passed down for generations. Some claim it’s a witch that transforms into an owl, others claim it’s a minion of The Devil himself. In this episode we’ll discuss some of the mythology and variations surrounding this legend, some of the most popular stories, and what you can do if you’re attacked by La Lechuza! Listen to hear about this fascinating folklore!

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https://mysteriousuniverse.org/2018/06/the-bizarre-bird-monsters-of-the-rio-grande/

https://www.fanbolt.com/119439/la-lechuza-the-origins-of-the-mythical-creature/

https://www.npr.org/2015/10/30/453213510/beware-the-witch-owl-la-lechuza

If you're of a certain age, you might remember Scooby Doo and Penny from Inspector Gadget solving crimes, but how likely was this to happen in real life? There are in fact some pretty remarkable kids that have helped solved some crimes and cases! Listen to hear the story of how a young group of kids walked their neighborhood to find a lost elderly lady with dementia. We also talk about how a 12 year old confronted a man suspected of burglarizing her grandmother’s house! Listen to hear these amazing and adorable stories!

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https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/94828/7-kids-who-helped-solve-crimes

https://thisiscriminal.com/episode-147-kids-on-the-case-9-11-2020/

https://au.news.yahoo.com/girls-stickman-drawing-helps-catch-serial-burglar-29848121.html

Most people are familiar with the term Doppelgänger, but few are familiar with the mythology and folklore surrounding it. In this episode, we'll discuss why Doppelgängers were seen as bad omens, some famous folk stories surrounding this apparition, and the time Abraham Lincoln saw his Doppelgänger, and how that might have predicted his death. Listen to hear these fascinating stories!

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https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/history-doppelganger

https://www.history.com/news/legend-of-abraham-lincolns-ghost-white-house

https://www.liveabout.com/true-stories-of-doppelgangers-2593448

https://www.insider.com/celebrities-who-look-alike-2017-1

Leonardo da Vinci’s Mona Lisa is one of the most famous paintings in the world, but how did it become so famous? Would you believe its fame came when it was stolen, and its image was blasted on the the front page of every newspaper in the world?  Listen to hear the fascinating story of how this bold theft took place, who stole the painting, and why Pablo Picasso was arrested as one of the suspects!

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https://www.washingtonpost.com/history/2019/10/20/how-theft-mona-lisa-made-it-worlds-most-famous-painting/

Project Blue Book was started by The U.S. Government in 1952 to investigate the growing number of UFO sightings that were being reported. Were any of these reports legitimate, or could they have been something else? In this episode we'll discuss some of their findings, including what the government was really hiding during the 1947 Roswell Incident, and their findings on The Betty and Barney Hill alien abduction story. Listen to hear these fascinating stories!

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https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/649683/betty-and-barney-hill-alien-abduction

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https://www.history.com/news/roswell-ufo-aliens-what-happened

Heels are often associated with femininity and style but did you know they were originally made for men in the military? Did you also know that men commonly loved to show off their legs in heels and stockings in the 17th century? Listen to hear how we got stilettos from the technology of two World Wars and how erotic photography changed how heels were perceived!

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https://artsandculture.google.com/story/the-high-life-a-history-of-men-in-heels/iQJCgMgwSKV5Kw

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-11-13/why-do-we-wear-high-heeled-shoes/9135936

https://londonrunway.co.uk/2019/09/11/the-history-of-high-heels/

https://www.mic.com/articles/143489/the-truly-f-cked-up-history-of-the-platform-shoe

https://www.kissonline.com/news?n_id=53733

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https://www.businessinsider.com/high-heels-history-covid-pandemic-dress-code-2021-12

https://www.psypost.org/2022/05/study-finds-women-in-high-heels-are-perceived-as-more-attractive-feminine-and-higher-status-63105

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In 1963 a Turkish man knocked down a wall in his basement and made one of the most important archeological discoveries in history. He discovered the City Of Derinkuyu, one of the largest underground cities in the world. In this episode we'll discuss who might have built it, what it might have been used for, and how Derinkuyu might have been responsible for saving Christianity. Listen to hear this fascinating story!

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https://www.zmescience.com/science/derinkuyu-the-ancient-underground-city-once-home-to-20000-people/

The Empire State Building is one of America’s most iconic buildings and once held the distinction of being the world's tallest building.  But, did you know an army bomber plane crashed into it 77 years ago? In this episode we'll talk about how this accident occurred and a couple of incredible survivor stories, including one that put a woman in the Guinness Book Of World Records for surviving the longest freefall in an elevator! Listen to hear all the exciting details!

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https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/plane-crashes-into-empire-state-building

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On Christmas day 1945, The Sodder Family experienced one of the worst tragedies a parent could ever imagine. Their house caught on fire and 5 of their children were never seen again. In this episode we’ll discuss some theories on how this might not have been an accident, all the inconsistencies with the investigation, and why the Sodder Family believes the children didn’t perish in the fire.  Listen to hear this heartbreaking story!

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