Not too long ago it was suggested you check your back seat - now, it's time to make sure your windows are closed! This weeks distraction covers the Mad Gasser of Mattoon - a puzzling series of mysterious gas attacks that plagued Mattoon, Illinois, in September of 1944. Was it a local behind the attacks, or was it something out of this world? Tune in learn more. Need a distraction? I got you.

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