Cook books in the 50s and 60s were full of savory dishes suspended in gelatin! Why were people mixing jello and seafood together? Come learn the reason why this trend became so popular and hear some of the most grotesque recipes!

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https://www.collectorsweekly.com/articles/the-1950s-most-nauseating-jell-o-soaked-recipes/

https://vintagerecipecards.com/2011/05/24/perfection-salad/

https://www.tasteofhome.com/article/vintage-jello-flavors/

https://www.seriouseats.com/history-of-jell-o-salad


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The Lighthouse of Alexandria, was a lighthouse built during the reign of Ptolemy II Philadelphus in 279 BC. It is estimated to be over 30 stories tall! It is considered one of the 7 wonders of the world! Come learn about it and the myths and legends that surround it!

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Some of the worst trends in history are laws! This one of course, as usual, hurt women the most. Wait until you find out what it's all about and then learn some States still have it in effect to this day!

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https://www.parliament.uk/about/living-heritage/transformingsociety/private-lives/relationships/overview/divorce/

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

https://www.rosen.com/divorce/criminal-conversation/#:~:text=Seven%20states%E2%80%94Hawaii%2C%20Illinois%2C,party%20to%20the%20marital%20relationship.

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The real story that inspired the Movie the Exorcism of Emily Rose. Was Anneliese possessed by demons or was she suffering from a mental illness that went untreated? Regardless of your belief I think we all can agree that those caring for Anneliese failed her causing her untimely death.

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https://allthatsinteresting.com/anneliese-michel-exorcism

https://www.grunge.com/173099/the-truth-behind-the-exorcism-of-anneliese-michel/

https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/politics/1978/04/21/cries-of-a-woman-possessed/94bf2fd3-8e64-482d-869d-1f929851ca8f/

"How About Demons?: Possession and Exorcism in the Modern World" by Felicitas D. Goodman.

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Just like today, women of Ancient Rome allowed old men to define the beauty standards of the time. They also gave them some rather dangerous ways to achieve that beauty!

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https://barraesthetics.com/history-of-beauty-rome/#:~:text=Women%20who%20lived%20in%20Ancient,applied%20makeup%20to%20their%20masters.

https://www.electimuss.com/ancient-rome-in-pursuit-of-beauty/?v=7516fd43adaa

https://pressbooks.bccampus.ca/unromantest/chapter/women-and-cosmetics/

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Margaret is on a curse kick lately, and we are here for it! Sometimes when you are just pure evil in life that carries over into death! Tamarlane was a huge jerk! He killed and pillage and tried to take over the world! When he died he was burried in the most beautiful tomb, with a strict warning not to disturb him! Listen and learn about his connection with Stalin and Hitler!

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Ancient medicine was more about superstitions and religion than science!
Take the ancient Babylonians and tooth grinding for example! Sleeping next to a skull and kissing it 7 times before bed is the most logical cure!

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It may be past St Patrick's day but we are still focusing on Ireland for March! Ross Castle in Meath, Ireland. This story has it all! Star crossed lovers, enemies, death, heartbreak and of course a haunting!

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Some things in history are so bizarre they actually make sense! Yes smoking was once used to treat asthma!

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The History of Smoking For Asthma

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Kicking off March with an Irish legend/cursed object! It's a tale of a tail ….sort of! The Massereene Hound protects the grounds of the Antrim Castle. Listen and find out the origins of why the statue came into existence!

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