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The word poltergeist is a German word that stands for noisy ghost or spirit. It is said to be responsible for physical disturbances and turmoil. Many claim that poltergeists are capable of physical abuse like hitting, pinching, or tripping people as well as moving objects, and making noises like knocking on doors. They traditionally are described as troublesome, and they haunt a person versus a location.
Even though the name of these entities have been tagged to Germany lore, some variations of poltergeist activities are found in many different cultures. Early claims of spirits attacking and harassing their victims date back to the 1st century, but the name of poltergeists only started to become more common in the early 17th century. Some believe that tales of poltergeists are only hoaxes, and some others think that it is just illusion, memory lapses, or wishful thinking. But for some, this is a very real and terrifying reality.
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Humanity has always been fascinated with the ocean, and even today - we are not entirely positive what lives in the waters that cover more than 70% of the earth’s surface. So it should be no surprise that storytellers throughout history have populated these waters with all sort of monsters that are ready to wreck havoc on sailors at any time.
Some of these mythical sea monsters are said to be so large that they can lay waste to entire cities with ease, while others are no bigger than any other creature in the seas. The thing they all have in common is that they have captured human imagination since the tales of these monsters started to be told.
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Last episode we took a look at the Whitechapel Murders aka: The Jack the Ripper murders. These have been an enigma for many since the Victorian Age. The mystery surrounding the identity of this famous serial killer has become as complex as the murders themselves, and today the London police as well as people from around the world still wonder - who was Jack the Ripper?
Once again my dear listeners - we will be talking about murder and graphic crime scenes. Listener discretion is advised.
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In the late 1880’s; London’s East End was the scene of a series of brutal murders, which remains unsolved to this day. The victims were women, and their deaths all took place relatively close to each other. All of these killings are believed to be committed by one man. Although his identity has baffled experts for over a century; today this man is known as one of the world’s most infamous serial killers - Jack the Ripper.
Now its time for a little heads up…today we will be talking about murder and graphic crime scenes. Listener discretion is advised.
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Russia is huge. It spans from eastern Europe all the way to northern Asia. It is the largest country of the world spanning over 17 million square kilometres or over 6.5 million square miles in size. It is more than 1/8th of the Earth’s inhabited lands. It has 11 time zones, and borders 16 nations. It is the most populated country in the world, and with all this population comes some very interesting and spooky tales.
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If there were anyone in American history that demonstrated what true evil actually was; it was the Harpe’s brothers. These men immigrated from Scotland in search of a new future, but instead ended the futures of many. They became two of the most blood thirsty killers of the American Frontier, and this landed them the distinction of becoming the United States first recorded serial killers.
Just a quick heads up here - today’s episode will be talking about murder...a lot of murders. Listener discretion is advised.
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Most people today say they don’t believe in curses. But if you consider the prevalence of curses in today’s media; it suggests that this concept still has a hold on many peoples psyches, and that many still believe that this could happen to them.
From a scientific perspective, there is a rational explanation behind why people could believe they are cursed. For example, studies show that people who believe they are cursed come up with this idea due to their own thinking patterns, or from the desire to make sense of the world around them. Science also tells us that if a person does believe in curses that this belief is often reinforced by other psychological tendencies. There is no scientific evidence to support a supernatural base for curses, but the belief of a curse has powerful impact of people. And despite evidence to the contrary, many stories of curses are very compelling.
Today we are going to hear some of these stories, and after listening you can decide…are curses actually real?
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One of my favourite books, and favourite movies of all time is Steven King’s IT. I was never scared of clowns before the book, but afterwards it made me a little nervous. Clowns are supposed to be fun, and bring us back to a simpler time of our childhoods. But that wasn’t always the case.
Some people historically have chosen to take this safe image, and use it to commit evil acts.
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There are a lot of haunted houses that are said to be haunted for many different reasons. But some of these houses truly stand out, and today we are going to hear about a few of these paranormal hotspots that are famous world wide for what may be happening within their walls.
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Imagine doing something so horrendous that it results in you being the star in a nursery rhyme...
Lizzie Borden took an axe,
And gave her mother forty whacks.
When she saw what she done, She gave her father forty-one.
But what if it wasn’t true.
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