Ladies Who Lore

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10 - Ladies Who Are Average: : The Lore of Kuchisake-Onna Dec 11, 2024

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In this week’s episode, Jessie shares a traveling ghost story where no one is safe: Kuchisake-Onna. As the wine is poured, the ladies try candy for self defense, marvel at ghosts fishing for compliments, and read our first ever Listener Lore! Check out the wine bottle on our Instagram to guess the lore…

Gore, Violence

Today's Sources Include:

"Legend of Kichisake-onna" by Maria Mohsin from TBS News

"Fear and Reverence: Japanese Views of Souls, Spirits and Ghosts" by Koyama Satoko from Nippon.com

"A Guide to Japanese Monsters: Kuchisake Onna" by Emi Noguchi from Bokksu.com

"Kuchisake-onna" from Wikipedia

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9 - Ladies Who Don't Believe in Mountains: The Lore of The Appalachian Mountains Dec 04, 2024

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In this week’s episode, Sammy shares a haunting tale that’s sure to incite full body chills: creatures of The Appalachian Mountains. As the bottle is passed, the ladies learn the rules of the mountains, whisper about government conspiracy theories, and cheer on a monster rushing a sorority.

Sources Include:

“Appalachian Mountains” - (New World Encyclopedia)

“History of the Appalachian Mountains” - by Jessica Phillips from 59News

“Appalachian Mountains Recreation and tourism” by Wilma Dykeman

“Illuminating Appalachia: a brief history of the Brown Mountain Lights” by Verna Townson for The Blue Banner UNC Asheville’’

The Flatwoods Monster - Visit Braxton, WV. (2024, November 7). Visit Braxton, WV. https://braxtonwv.org/the-flatwoods-monster/

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8 - Ladies Who Contemplate Mortality: The Lore of The Fountain of Youth Nov 27, 2024

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In this week’s episode, Lindsay unearths a lore that has stumped people for ages: The Fountain of Youth. As the spirits are sipped, the ladies plan funeral treasure hunts, verify miracles, and try out old crone voices. Check out the wine bottle on our Instagram to see if you can guess the lore!

"The Fountain of Youth" by Willie Rye from National Geographic

"The Myth of Ponce de León and the Fountain of Youth" by Jessie Greenspan from History.com

"The Healing Hole", from Explore The Bahamas

"Searching for the Fountain of Youth'" by Sam Anderson from The New York Times

The Interstitium from Invisibilia

"France's Sanctuary of Our Lady of Lourdes: Where 70 medical miracles have been recognized by church officials" from 60 minutes

"3 MIRACLES AT LOURDES (APPROVED AND SCIENTIFICALLY VALIDATED)" from Magis Center

"List of Approves Lourdes Miracles" from The Miracle Hunter

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7 - Ladies Who Join a Cult: The Lore of Hicks Road Nov 20, 2024

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In this week’s episode, Jessie shares a spooky local legend with a shocking twist: Hicks Road. As the spirits spill, the ladies share stories of teenage idiocy, how a hiking ghost may have saved lives, and struggle to define what a fantasy escape room is. Check out the wine bottle on our Instagram to see if you can guess the lore!

TW: True Crime, Cults, Animal Abuse, Violence, Gore

Today's Sources Include:

"Rumors of the 'Hicks Road Colony' Have Kept Drivers Away from the Area for Years" by Laura Allan from Ranker

"Hicks Road: Haunted or Hyped?" by Jordan from Searchlight San Jose

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6 - Ladies Who Don't Cross Country Ski: The Lore of Dyatlov Pass Nov 13, 2024

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In this week’s episode, Sammy recounts a mystery that leaves the ladies speechless: Dyatlov Pass. As the wine is poured, the ladies discover mini black holes, freak out over missing tongues, and guess what a snow slab is. Check out the wine bottle on our Instagram to see if you can guess the lore!

TW: Violence, Gore, True Crime, Death

Sources include:

-Excerpts from the Dyatlov Pass website by Teodora Hadjiyska & Igor Pavlov

-“Has an Old Soviet Mystery at Last Been Solved?” By Douglas Preston from The New Yorker

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5 - Ladies Who Laura: The Lore of Auras Nov 06, 2024

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In this week’s episode, Lindsay brings in a philosophical story that has the ladies thinking: Auras. As the bubbly is sipped, the ladies learn Latin root words, discuss Fatherhood, and meet an activist ghost. Check out the wine bottle on our Instagram to see if you can guess the lore!

Sources used today include:

"What is Aura?" by Dr. Surendra Kapoor from Times of India

Man Visible and Invisible by C.W. Leadbetter (1902)

"What Is an Aura? And 15 Other Questions, Answered" from Healthline

"Q&A: What is the Vedic Tradition?", by Pandit Rajmani Tigunait from Yoga International

"Synesthesia may explain healers claims of seeing people's 'aura'" From University of Granada via ScienceDaily

The Interstitium from Invisibilia

"A Brief History of the Art of Aura Photography" from Alice Austen Museum

"Understanding Auras: The Energetic Signature of Life" by Valerie Eve from Medium

"Spiritual Colors: The Difference Between Auras and Chakras" by Jacob Olesen from Color Meanings

"How to See Auras: A Complete Guide" by Benjamin Lee from Mystic Mag

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4 - Ladies Who Make Out in the Target Parking Lot: The Lore of Hookman Oct 30, 2024

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In this week’s episode, Jessie brings in a classic tell-in-the-dark scary story: The Hookman. In between sips of wine and fighting full body chills, the ladies try to solve a murder, explore haunted garages, and struggle with the difference between the Supernatural boys. Check out the wine bottle on our Instagram to see if you can guess the lore!

TW: Violence, Gore, True Crime

Today's Sources Include:

"Texarkana Murders: 'Phantom Killer' Case Still Unsolved" by Lawrence Lease from HubPages

"Legend of The Hookman" by Delphini Riddle from TBS News

"Texarkana Murder Mystery" by Prudence Mackintosh from Texas Monthly

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3 - Ladies Who Will Never Own a Mansion: The Lore of The Winchester Mystery House Oct 23, 2024

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In this week’s episode Sammy takes a dive into her mysterious potential family line: The Winchester Mystery House. As the bubbly is poured, the ladies try out different catch phrases, share their closet monster horror stories, and speculate about familial curses. Check out our wine bottle on Instagram to see if you can guess the lore!

TW: Violence, True Crime, Infant Death

Sources Include:

-Excerpts from The Winchester Mystery House Website

-“The Winchester House of San Jose: Haunted or Just Unique Architecture?” By Vince DiLoreto from Fitting in Adventure

-“LIST: Top 10 mind-bending facts about the Winchester Mystery House” by Tess Stevens from ABC News 7

-American Hauntings from www.americanhauntingsink.com/winchester

-“Houdini visits the Winchester Mystery House” by John Cox from www.wildabouthoudini.com

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2 - Ladies Who Join the Coastal Elite: The Lore of The Hotel Del Coronado Oct 16, 2024

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In this week's episode, Lindsay reflects on a personal lore: The Hotel Del Coronado. As the wine flows, the ladies brag about bougie work vacations, fret over iPhone malfunctions, and put their trust in bridges. Check out the wine bottle on our Instagram to see if you can guess the lore!

TW: Violence, Gore, True Crime

Sources include:

Excerpts from the Hotel del Coronado Website: "Who was Kate Morgan?", "The History of Hotel del Coronado", "Paranormal Investigation" and "Kate Morgan Mystery Begins"

"The True Story Of Kate Morgan, The Ghost Of The Hotel del Coronado", by Aimee Lamoureux from All That's Interesting

Beautiful Stranger: The Ghost of Kate Morgan and the Hotel del Coronado (book)

'Poltergeist activity' | The haunted history of Hotel del Coronado by Jasmine Ramirez for CBS 8

THE HAUNTED HOTEL DEL CORONADO from Haunted Rooms America

Hotel del Coronado Ghost Stories from Historic Hotels of America

The Haunted Hotel del Coronado in California from HauntedPlacesToGo.com

7 Things You Didn't Know About the Hotel del Coronado from 1906 Lodge

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1 - Ladies Who Want Vampire Facials: The Lore of Bloody Mary Oct 09, 2024

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In our first episode, Jessie shares a lore that will have you scared to look in mirrors: Bloody Mary. As the wine is poured, the ladies discuss unconventional beauty techniques, recount childhood horrors, and rescue a fly. Check out the wine bottle on our Instagram to see if you can guess the lore!

TW: Violence, Gore, True Crime, Infanticide, Torture

Sources used today include:

"The True Story Of Bloody Mary, The Woman Behind The Mirror" by Krissy Howard from All That's Interesting

"Legends abound regarding Bloody Mary Worth" by Jesse Carpender from Lake County Journal

"The Myth of ‘Bloody Mary,’ England’s First Queen" by Melian Solly from Smithsonian Magazine

"Where did the legend of Bloody Mary come from?" by Debra Ronca from How Stuff Works

"'Bloody Mary': From the Bathroom to the Laboratory" by pace.165 from Ohio State University

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"The Fountain of Youth" by Willie Rye from National Geographic

"The Myth of Ponce de León and the Fountain of Youth" by Jessie Greenspan from History.com

"The Healing Hole", from Explore The Bahamas

"Searching for the Fountain of Youth'" by Sam Anderson from The New York Times

The Interstitium from Invisibilia

"France's Sanctuary of Our Lady of Lourdes: Where 70 medical miracles have been recognized by church officials" from 60 minutes

"3 MIRACLES AT LOURDES (APPROVED AND SCIENTIFICALLY VALIDATED)" from Magis Center

"List of Approves Lourdes Miracles" from The Miracle Hunter

"What is Aura?" by Dr. Surendra Kapoor from Times of India

Man Visible and Invisible by C.W. Leadbetter (1902)

"What Is an Aura? And 15 Other Questions, Answered" from Healthline

"Q&A: What is the Vedic Tradition?", by Pandit Rajmani Tigunait from Yoga International

"Synesthesia may explain healers claims of seeing people's 'aura'" From University of Granada via ScienceDaily

The Interstitium from Invisibilia

"A Brief History of the Art of Aura Photography" from Alice Austen Museum

"Understanding Auras: The Energetic Signature of Life" by Valerie Eve from Medium

"Spiritual Colors: The Difference Between Auras and Chakras" by Jacob Olesen from Color Meanings

"How to See Auras: A Complete Guide" by Benjamin Lee from Mystic Mag

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