Explore the eerie events that unfolded in the Ural Mountains in 1959, as a group of experienced hikers met a mysterious and tragic end. Part one we Join we delve into the strange circumstances and unanswered questions surrounding this case!

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https://www.history.com/news/dyatlov-pass-incident-soviet-hiker-death-mystery

https://www.thevintagenews.com/2018/10/15/mountain-of-the-dead/

https://allthatsinteresting.com/dyatlov-pass-incident

https://allthatsinteresting.com/missing-dyatlov-pass-tourists

https://allthatsinteresting.com/dyatlov-pass-photos

https://www.vox.com/2021/4/5/22368032/dyatlov-pass-incident-solved-theory-avalanche

https://www.snopes.com/news/2017/12/28/dyatlov-pass-incident/


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Uncover dark back story of Ohio’s Fingers in a Jar Attraction.
Tracing its evolution from a roadside attraction to a powerful symbol in domestic violence advocacy. We shed a light on the dark tale and the impact it has had on raising awareness about the realities of domestic violence.

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https://www.roadsideamerica.com/tip/2811

https://bgindependentmedia.org/curator-fleshes-out-story-of-how-fingers-in-the-jar-returned-to-public-view-in-a-new-light/

https://bgindependentmedia.org/wood-county-had-its-share-of-murders-robberies-in-wild-west-past/

https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/wood-county-museum

https://www.wtol.com/article/news/fingers-from-1881-murder-preserved-at-wood-county-museum/512-ce3b2afa-cfc6-4244-987a-91b18291c9a5

https://www.toledoblade.com/frontpage/2006/10/11/Museum-s-jar-with-3-fingers-tells-brutal-tale.html
https://nbc24.com/news/local/wood-county-museum-opens-up-new-exhibit-alongside-cocoon
https://bgindependentmedia.org/mary-bachs-fingers-are-back-with-a-more-complete-story-of-her-tragic-death/

http://weirdus.com/states/ohio/local_heroes/mary_bach_display/index.php


https://bgindependentmedia.org/mary-carl-bach-exhibit-returning-to-wood-county-museum/

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We unravel the mystery behind this forgotten libation that once graced the tables of aristocrats in the 17th century. Discover why syllabub rose to fame and eventually faded into obscurity, and explore the tantalizing possibility of a syllabub revival in the 21st century. Join us for a sip of history with this terrible trend.

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https://www.mashed.com/99122/weirdest-food-trends-history/

https://punchdrink.com/articles/bring-back-syllabub-drink/
https://britishfoodandtravel.com/2017/12/11/syllabub-the-simple-english-dessert/
https://britishfoodhistory.com/2013/01/03/syllabubs/
https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2018/mar/08/felicity-cloake-syllabub-recipe-the-perfect
. https://www.delightedcooking.com/what-is-syllabub.htm
https://www.colonialwilliamsburg.org/learn/recipes/syllabubs/
https://www.colonialwilliamsburg.org/learn/recipes/syllabubs/
https://www.ice.edu/blog/historic-holiday-drinks-nogs-flips-and-syllabubs

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Get ready for a wild ride back to 1919 Boston in this episode! We're diving into the crazy and tragic tale of the Great Molasses Disaster where a massive molasses tank explodes, flooding the streets of the North End. Learn about the engineering negligence and greed that turned a sticky situation into a full-blown catastrophe. Join us on this sticky journey through a lesser-known chapter in history that left Boston forever changed.

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Sweet Trajedy: Unraveling the Boston Molasses Disaster by Oliver Lancaster

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

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


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Get ready for a festive treat with our holiday episode! In keeping with the Victorian custom of sharing ghost stories by the fireside during Christmas, we've decided to switch things up from our typical episodes. Join us as we read some traditional ghost stories, transporting you back to the Victorian Yuletide. Settle in by the fireside, and let the COusins Weird guide you through this timeless holiday tradition!

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https://raincoaster.com/2016/12/02/christmas-ghost-stories-christmas-meeting-by-rosemary-timperley/

https://shortstoryproject.com/stories/a-strange-christmas-game/

https://www.spl.org/Seattle-Public-Library/documents/transcriptions/2020/20-12-03_Smee.pdf

https://www.amazon.com/Valancourt-Victorian-Christmas-Ghost-Stories/dp/1948405202/ref=sr_1_4?crid=1ZKYMUII7AOHR&keywords=victorian+christmas+ghost+stories&qid=1703447462&sprefix=vicrtorann+christmas+ghost+stories%2Caps%2C119&sr=8-4

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Dive into the weird corner of food trends with “Virgin Boy Eggs" where eggs take a day longbath in young boys' urine! A cultural delight in China, where they collect urine in basins in elementary schools! This gives Green Eggs and ham a run for its money!

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Virgin_boy_egg#:~:text=Virgin%20boy%20eggs%20are%20a,under%20the%20age%20of%20ten.

https://www.nbcnews.com/news/world/urine-soaked-virgin-boy-eggs-are-springtime-taste-treat-china-flna593952

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Kallikantzaroi: Greek troublemakers causing chaos between Christmas and January 6th. You'll want to guard your home from them entering to eat all your food and poop everywhere! These hairy creatures have no moral lessons, just a knack for wrecking havoc and a fear of colanders!
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https://greekreporter.com/2022/12/25/kalikantzaroi-greek-goblins-christmas/

https://www.hellenicaworld.com/Greece/Info/en/Kallikantzaros.html

https://helinika.com/2021/11/26/kallikantzaroi-greek-folklore/

https://greekerthanthegreeks.com/greek-christmas-customs-traditions-2/
https://www.thegreekvibe.com/kallikantzari-the-greek-trolls-of-christmas/
https://www.argophilia.com/news/kallikantzaroi-greek-christmas-goblins/232499/
https://www.ancientpages.com/2019/12/17/kallikantzaroi-naughty-nocturnal-goblins-emerge-from-underground-only-during-twelve-days-of-christmas/
https://westviewnews.org/2021/12/03/the-kallikantzaroi-who-stole-christmas/gcapsis/
https://occult-world.com/kallikantzari/


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Baby Tossing was practiced in some specific villages in India for over 700 years! It didn't come to an end until 2010. This extremely unsafe practice was thought to give children a health happy life and bring them luck! I guess the fact that they survive is pretty lucky!

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https://wiki.ubc.ca/Relevance_Of_Baby_Tossing_In_Todays_World#:~:text=Baby%20Tossing%20is%20an%20Indian,the%20first%20week%20of%20December.

https://www.nytimes.com/2016/07/29/world/what-in-the-world/for-babies-in-india-a-30-foot-plunge-for-good-luck.html#:~:text=When%20they%20did%20so%2C%20the,god%20who%20granted%20the%20prayers.

https://www.ripleys.com/weird-news/baby-dropping-ritual/

https://www.google.com/amp/s/edtimes.in/read-about-this-indian-custom-of-throwing-babies-off-buildings-for-luck/%3famp

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In this episode, we unravel tale of Dashi-Dorzho Itigilov, the monk who gave "rest in peace" a whole new meaning. Serving as the 12th Pandido Khambo Lama, Itigilov left a cryptic set of instructions before his 1927 death which turned his eventual exhumation in 1955 into the ultimate surprise!

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Ever wonder what happens to a person's sins after a person dies? Well, sin eaters had the craziest job – they ate 'em! Join us as we unwrap the bizarre traditions, and beliefs around these fascinating characters from European folklore. We'll dive into the drama, mystery, and the cultural riddles that surround them.


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https://gizmodo.com/the-weird-but-true-history-of-sin-eaters-479990066

https://www.encyclopedia.com/social-sciences/encyclopedias-almanacs-transcripts-and-maps/sin-eater


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