Some may argue that curses only hold sway over those who believe in them, but this story proves that they can manifest as real and tangible threats.

In 1921, when Carl Loges ignored a curse that had been cast upon his dream farm, he soon found himself in the grip of a malevolent spirit. The farm turned into a living nightmare and Carl was desperate for help.

A premonition eventually led to a murder conviction, and with that, the curse was broken and the nightmare came to an end.

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We are often advised to pursue our passions, strive for our goals, and embrace the unknown. Today's hidden story is about a woman who lived by that philosophy and disappeared without a trace in pursuit of her dreams.

Amelia Earhart's final journey and disappearance have remained a mystery, a puzzle that has intrigued and captivated us for almost ninety years. In today’s episode, we will delve into her life until her final transmission. As well as a few theories as to what could have happened to her.

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Easter is a celebration of spring associated with renewal and rebirth. It has been a special day for thousands of years, tracing back to its ancient Pagan origins called Eostre. Celebrating this occasion is an inherent trait of humanity, bringing happiness to most of us.

However, for some, it may be a period of unrest and sometimes even violence. A tragic example is Robert George Irwin, also called, The Mad Sculptor, who took the day as an opportunity to claim the lives of three innocent people in 1937.

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The case of the missing hikers at Dyatlov Pass is one of the most intriguing and mysterious events in modern history. Despite years of investigation, the fate of the hikers remains shrouded in a locked file. The evidence collected from the scene only raises more questions than it answers. Leaving no definitive conclusion.

Theories abound, but the truth of what happened to those hikers on that fateful day remains unknown….For now.

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Experiencing a house fire can be one of the most devastating events in anyone's life. The suddenness of the fire, the helplessness one feels while watching their home and all their possessions go up in flames, and the aftermath of the disaster can leave a lasting impact on anyone.

In the aftermath of the fire, one has to deal with losing their home, possessions, and even more devastating, a loved one who was unable to escape the flames.

Although house fires can reach extreme temperatures, they cannot completely disintegrate a human body. There is always something left behind in the ash.

That was, until the disappearance of the Sodder children in 1945.

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When we think about planes disappearing, the most common place we think of is the Bermuda Triangle. 

The last place we believe an entire plane could vanish would be a river that is only twenty feet deep! 

But sixty-eight years ago, that’s precisely what happened. 

To this day, the wreckage of the B-25 Ghost Bomber plane remains unknown, along with the real reason for the flight in the first place.

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During the 1980s in Chicago, the city had a safe atmosphere, and people looked out for one another. It was a city where some didn’t even lock their doors, and trust was given with no need to be earned.

That was until September 29th, 1982, when the city, the country, and the lives of consumers would be changed forever when a domestic terrorist poisoned multiple packs of Extra-Strength Tylenol.

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New Haven Green was the original town gathering area.Originally called the Marketplace, it was completed in 1638 as a park, marketplace, and designated area for the 144,000 people whom Puritans believed would be spared during the second coming of Christ.

It is around sixteen acres, and in its early days, it was home to a school, a Methodist church, and a prison.

People have been strolling across the green for centuries, just going about their daily lives, unaware of the haunting truth buried just below their feet.

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While the United States was recovering from the Great Depression, countless people remained down on their luck. Over 15,000 Americans were still living in shanty towns throughout the country.

The shack-like, self-made shelters that they lived in offered barely any protection from the elements and predators who were taking advantage of the still minuscule police budgets.

The poor souls who called the shanty towns home had to fight for every penny they made in the daily battle for survival that some would lose.

Especially in Cleveland, Ohio, when a hidden killer had set his sights on them.

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