Jun 30, 2020

A fascination with science can be a great thing for a child. But when Adolf Hitler is one of that child's idols, sometimes an inquisitive mind is a very bad thing. This week, Ben takes a look at the life and crimes of Graham Young. 

Sources:

The Twisted Story of Graham Young, The "Teacup Poisoner." All That's...

Jun 23, 2020

In 1897, a strange object crashed into Judge Proctor's windmill before coming to rest in his garden. What they found when the smoke cleared would, conveniently, change the town's narrative forever. 

Sources:

Aurora, Texas UFO Incident. Wikipedia. Last accessed on June 18, 2020.

Jun 16, 2020

Ben goes back to the ever-fruitful stable of Japanese myths this week; this time exploring what are three of the most known stories of ghosts and demons. For some reason, they involve a lot of sex, and (rightfully) vengeful lovers. 

Source:

Meyer, Matthew. Various (see links). Yokai.com. Last accessed on June...

Jun 9, 2020

One day in 1897, a neighbor boy sent on an errand found the recently married Elva Zona Heaster's lifeless body at the foot of her stairs. Her mother suspected foul play, but nobody else seemed to put the pieces together. And then a ghost appeared.

Sources:

Eight Amazing History Stories. Today I Found Out. July 16, 2012....

Jun 2, 2020

This week, Ben read's KillaHawke1's La Bruja; a cautionary tale that teaches us to be cool with our terrible writing abilities, and to always treat old women well. Or, at least don't murder them. Especially when you know them to be powerful witches. 

Source:

Killahawke1. La Bruja. Creepypasta Wiki. Last accessed on June...