The “Bermuda Triangle” of the United States, The Bennington Triangle in Vermont, has been shrouded in mystery since the 1940s, when a series of disappearances occurred in the area.  Pre order Laurah’s book LAY THEM TO REST:  https://www.hachettebooks.com/titles/laurah-norton/lay-them-to-rest/9780306828805/  Sources on our website: https://www.onestrangethingpodcast.com/ Join us on Patreon for early release and ad-free episodes, exclusive stories, and bonus episodes: https://www.patreon.com/OneStrangeThing Find us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/OSTPod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/onestrangethingpod/  and Facebook https://www.facebook.com/One-Strange-Thing-114307627035607  Hosted and Script-edited by Laurah Norton Written by Liv Fallon Researched by Bryan Worters Engineered by Bill Bertschinger  Produced by Maura Currie   Interested in advertising on our show? Contact Glassbox Media: https://glassboxmedia.com/contact-us/  Copyright One Strange Thing Podcast LLC 2022

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A relative newcomer to the cryptid fold, the chupacabra made its worldwide debut in 1995, when mysterious livestock attacks were reported  across Puerto Rico—and a strange creature was accused of draining blood and sowing mayhem wherever it appeared.    Hosted and Written  by Laurah Norton Research by Laurah Norton and Bryan Worters  Produced and Engineered  by Maura Currie    Sources on our website: https://www.onestrangethingpodcast.com/ Join us on Patreon for early release and ad-free episodes, exclusive stories, and bonus episodes: https://www.patreon.com/OneStrangeThing You can also subscribe to premium episodes on Apple Premium and Supercast! Find us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/OSTPod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/onestrangethingpod/  and Facebook https://www.facebook.com/One-Strange-Thing-114307627035607   We have partnered with AdvertiseCast to handle our advertising/sponsorship requests. They’re great to work with and will help you advertise on our show. Please email sales@advertisecast.com or click the link below to get started. https://advertising.libsyn.com/OneStrangeThing   2024 All Rights Reserved One Strange Thing Podcast, LLC

The Chupacabra

Laurah’s traveling all month — so while we cook up some strange new offerings for you, please enjoy this episode from our archives.  Whether presented as urban legend, murderous maniac, or ghostly avenger, the Bunnyman of Virginia has haunted a certain overpass near Fairfax--Colchester Bridge--and its residents for more than fifty years. This week, we delve into the origins of the twisty rabbit’s tale.   Order Laurah’s book, LAY THEM TO REST:  https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/laurah-norton/lay-them-to-rest/9780306828805/  Hosted, written, and researched by Laurah Norton Additional research by Bryan Worters Produced by Maura Currie Engineered by Brandon Schexnayder   Sources on our website: https://www.onestrangethingpodcast.com/ Join us on Patreon for early release and ad-free episodes, exclusive stories, and bonus episodes: https://www.patreon.com/OneStrangeThing You can also subscribe to premium episodes on Apple Premium and Supercast! Find us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/OSTPod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/onestrangethingpod/  and Facebook https://www.facebook.com/One-Strange-Thing-114307627035607 Interested in advertising on our show? Contact Glassbox Media: https://glassboxmedia.com/contact-us/  Copyright One Strange Thing Podcast LLC 2023  ------------------------------ Sources Brian A. Conley, “The Bunny Man Unmasked” Fairfax County History 2009 N/A, “Man in Bunny Suit. . “ The Washington Post, 1970.  N/A, “The Rabbit Reappears . “ The Washington Post, 1970.  Richard Spong, “A Male in a. . .” The Beckley Post-Herald, 1970.  N/A, UPI, “Antics of ‘Bunny Man’. . .” The Minneapolis Star, 1970. Matthew Kortan, “A Hare-Raising Tale. . .” The Flat Hat, 2020. Kari Pugh, “Beware Bunnyman Bridge. . .” The Manassa Journal Messenger, 2010. Staff, “Ghosts, Spirits, Witches. . .” The Arlington Sun Gazette, 2014.  Amelia Heymann, “Haunted Virginia. . .” CBS - 11 WJHL, 2021. Ally Schweitzer,  “The True Story. . .” WAMU, 2017. Kari Pugh,  “Bunny Man Bridge. . .” Inside Nova, 2021. Don Oldenburg, “Boo! It’s the Bunny Man!” The Washington Post, 2003. Atlas Obscura, Bunnyman Bridge Google Maps

Classic Episode: The Bunny

Laurah’s traveling all month — so while we cook up some strange new offerings for you, please enjoy this episode from our archives.  West Virginia isn’t the only region to boast its very own Mothman; since the mid-20 century, Chicago and the Lake Michigan area has had reports of flying humanoids, and those sightings have only picked up since 2011. Why have sightings of the Chicago or Lake Michigan Mothman increased, and what’s behind the mysterious wings in the sky?   Hosted and Written by Laurah Norton Researched by Bryan Worters and Laurah Norton  Produced and Script-Edited by Maura Currie  Engineered by Brandon Schexnayder   Interested in advertising on our show? Contact Glassbox Media: https://glassboxmedia.com/contact-us/  Copyright One Strange Thing Podcast LLC 2022  ---------------------  Seth Breedlove, Dir. On the Trail of the Lake Michigan Mothman, 2020. Tobias and Emily Wayland,  “USPS Employee Reports. . .” Singular Fortean, 2020 Tobias and Emily Wayland, “Chicago Mothman Timeline. . . “ Singular Fortean, 2017. Lon Strickler, Phantoms and Monsters,  Chicago Mothman Sightings 2011-2017 Josh Terry, “People Keep Seeing. . .” Vice, 2018. Robbie Telfer, “The Case of the. . .” WBEZ, NPR, 2019.  Ted Slowik, “Chicago’s Mothman. . .” The Chicago Tribune, 2017. Ryan Smith,  “The Mothman Cometh?” The Chicago Reader, 2017. Josh Vince, “Wing Freak Terrorizes. . .” The Chicago Patch, 2017. Christopher Borelli, “Fantastic Beasts. . . “ The Chicago Tribune, 2019. 

Classic Episode: The Moth

Centralia, Pennsylvania was a busy mining town until a fire of unclear origins started — and swept its way beneath the town. To this day, the mine shafts that built Centralia are destroying it. But could a curse be to blame for everything?   Hosted by Laurah Norton Research by Bryan Worters and Maura Currie Produced and Written by Maura Currie  Engineered by Brandon Schexnayder  Sources on our website: https://www.onestrangethingpodcast.com/ Join us on Patreon for early release and ad-free episodes, exclusive stories, and bonus episodes: https://www.patreon.com/OneStrangeThing You can also subscribe to premium episodes on Apple Premium and Supercast! Find us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/OSTPod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/onestrangethingpod/  and Facebook https://www.facebook.com/One-Strange-Thing-114307627035607  Interested in advertising on our show? Contact Glassbox Media: https://glassboxmedia.com/contact-us/

The Mine Fire

Back in 2007, the world was thrilled to discover there was a new cryptid—or alien—or something—on the scene: The Fresno Nightcrawler. And even better, it was absolutely adorable (as long as you have a fondness for walking pants). But what evidence exists for this mysterious new creature?   Check out NetSuite.com/STRANGE to get your own free KPI Checklist.   Sources on our website: https://www.onestrangethingpodcast.com/ Join us on Patreon for early release and ad-free episodes, exclusive stories, and bonus episodes: https://www.patreon.com/OneStrangeThing You can also subscribe to premium episodes on Apple Premium and Supercast! Find us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/OSTPod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/onestrangethingpod/  and Facebook https://www.facebook.com/One-Strange-Thing-114307627035607  Interested in advertising on our show? Contact Glassbox Media: https://glassboxmedia.com/contact-us/

The Triangle

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