Lightning (Sometimes) Strikes Twice: History's Unluckiest People

Lightning (Sometimes) Strikes Twice: History's Unluckiest People

From Adolphe Sax, the blighted and beleaguered inventor of the saxophone, to Ann Hodges, who holds the distinction of being the only documented human hit by a meteorite, we pour one out for history's poor souls who just can't seem to catch a break. Go to http://auraframes.com and use promo code 30MM to get $30 off their Carver Mat frame. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp — go to http://betterhelp.com/30MM to get 10% off your first month. Support us directly and get cool (and spooky) perks: 30mm.show/first Follow us on Social: https://twitter.com/elysewillems https://twitter.com/JessicaVasami Click here for the audio version: https://link.chtbl.com/30morbidminutes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Cemetery Sleepovers: Not As Morbid As You Think?

Cemetery Sleepovers: Not As Morbid As You Think?

What compels thrill-seekers and ghosthunters to spend the night amongst the gravestones? And how do local communities use cemeteries for special events and spooky movie nights? Find out, in 30 Morbid ...

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From the Crypt: The History of Halloween - America's Most Morbid Holiday

From the Crypt: The History of Halloween - America's Most Morbid Holiday

Spooky enthusiasts rejoice, it's the most wonderful time of year: Halloween season! No better time than now to dive into the history behind America's most morbid holiday; how it started, where certain...

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More Cursed Objects: The Tallman Bunk Beds

More Cursed Objects: The Tallman Bunk Beds

In the 1987 the Tallman Family of Horicon, Wisconsin were driven from their home by paranormal activity caused by an unexpectedly haunted artifact: bunk beds.  Leave us a review -- it helps the show...

13 Okt 202534min

From the Crypt: The Real Life Dr. Frankenstein

From the Crypt: The Real Life Dr. Frankenstein

Examining the real life mad doctors and their galvanic experiments that inspired one of literature's most famous monsters. (This episode was originally released October 10, 2023.) Leave us a review ...

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"What's it like to die NINE times?" - Q&A

"What's it like to die NINE times?" - Q&A

Reddit user Generic Box was 20-years-old when they had their first out-of-hospital sudden cardiac arrest -- meaning, their heart just suddenly stopped beating. After being diagnosed with hypertrophic...

22 Sep 202534min

America's Most Isolated Family: The Whittakers

America's Most Isolated Family: The Whittakers

Who are the Whittakers, and why has the world become so fascinated with them and their isolated West Virginia way of life? We take a look at their insular family tree, and the genetic fallout that can...

8 Sep 202537min

The Unspoken Rules of Appalachia

The Unspoken Rules of Appalachia

Is the rich history of Appalachian folklore meant to be taken literally? Do cryptids, spirits and supernatural dangers exist in those rugged hills? If you hear a voice say your name in the woods, shou...

25 Aug 202527min

"Have You Ever Seen a Ghost?" Q&A with a Cemetery Groundskeeper

"Have You Ever Seen a Ghost?" Q&A with a Cemetery Groundskeeper

In this episode, we pull the most interesting questions and responses from Reddit user odd_fisch's cemetery groundskeeper AMA! They live at and maintain a historic and still active cemetery. https://...

11 Aug 202532min

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