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Episode 46: MYSTERY – The Windover Bog Bodies
In honor of National Florida Day, we are going to learn about Florida’s Windover Bog Bodies! Windover is one of the most important archaeological discoveries, where perfectly preserved remains of Indigenous people from over 7,000 years ago revealed insights into ancient life and burial practices. References: What is peat? –…
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Episode 45: PARANORMAL – The Strange Sights at Lake Superior
To wrap up a three-episode arc all about Lake Superior, Meghan covers some local legends of ghosts, mythological creatures, and spectral ships that may call Lake Superior “home”. References:
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Episode 44: DISASTER – The Edmund Fitzgerald
Once an icon sailing the Great Lakes, the SS Edmund Fitzgerald now rests on the bottom of Lake Superior, gone but not forgotten. Immortalized in Gordon Lightfoot’s famous song, this ship still leaves many unanswered questions. In today’s episode, we examine what happened on that fateful day in November. References:…
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Episode 43: CREEPY LAKE – The Lake Superior Graveyard
Lake Superior, the largest and deepest of the Great Lakes, holds an unsettling power that stirs a deep sense of mystery. Its vast, dark waters conceal countless shipwrecks and whispered stories of those lost to its chilling depths. The cold waters are notorious for their sudden, violent storms that can…
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Episode 42: CHRISTMAS SPECIAL – Merry Coastmas!
It’s Christmas, it’s finally here! We’re excited, and to celebrate, we decided to get together and have more of an open discussion, with each of us bringing a topic to the table. We have Krampus; Christmas Traditions; and we’ll be topping it off with some Christmas origin stories! We’ll be…
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Episode 41: TRUE CRIME – The Great Canadian Maple Syrup Heist
Liquid gold… comes from the earth, sold in barrels, and is heavily monitored by a group that oversees the price, market ,and sale… No, not oil. Maple Syrup. The sticky sweet stuff is over 20 times more expensive than oil, and in 2012 the world would learn of the most…
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Episode 40: DISASTER – The Empress of Ireland
Known as Canada’s Titanic, the RMS Empress of Ireland is a piece of history not often told. A tragic mistake in the early morning hours of May 29th, 1914, led to the loss of over 1000 passengers. In this episode, we learn what went wrong and who was lost during…
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Episode 39: DEADLY DIVES – The Paria Diving Disaster
On February 25, 2022 – Five men went on a routine diving job for their company Land and Marine Contracting Services for the Paria Fuel Trading Company in Trinidad and Tobago. Unbeknownst to them, this would be their last diving job and worst nightmare. References: FatalBreakdown. (2023, August 4). Sucked…
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Episode 38: LOST AT SEA – Dougal Robertson
In 1971 a family set off from the UK for the adventure of a lifetime in their sailboat Lucette, what they didn’t know was that their trip would lead them to fight for their survival in the open Pacific ocean floating in a small life boat. This is the story…
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Episode 37: DISASTER – The Great Molasses Flood
In January 1919, a seasonably warm day had locals in Boston spending time outdoors. What they didn’t know was that the large molasses tank located in the north end of the city was reaching a breaking point and soon would explode, causing 2.3 million liters of the sticky substance to…
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Episode 36: SEA CREATURE – The Octopus Chronicles
Today we dive into the mysterious world of the Octopus. From anatomy to species, to alien theories – Chantel covers it all in this episode. Come join along on the ride! References: Albertin, C. B., Simakov, O., Mitros, T., Rabinowicz, P. D., et al. (2015). The octopus genome and the…
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Episode 35: HAUNTED – The Island of the Dolls
Tucked behind tall trees, surrounded by waterways, in the middle of Mexico City sits one of the most haunted islands in North America. Known as The Island of the Dolls, this place has a questionable past but an undeniable feeling of darkness with that unsettling feeling that someone is always…
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Episode 34: PARANORMAL – The Legend of La Llorona
Happy Halloween Everyone! This week we learn about a legendary, malevolent spirit that is said to haunt people by the water’s edge with her hallowing wail. She is well known in the Hispanic community and often used by parents to ensure their children don’t stay out too late at night.…
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Episode 32: TRUE CRIME – The Halloween Murders at Whiskey Creek
Today’s story takes us out west, to British Columbia, Canada. On Vancouver Island, there is a small community called Whiskey Creek on the east side of the island. It has a surf shop, many campsites, outdoor supply stores, and until recently, a burger place called Bigfoot Burgers. It has a…
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Episode 31: DISASTER – The SS Eastland
In July 1915, thousands of Hawthorne Factory workers gathered at the Chicago River to embark on the annual company picnic. What was supposed to be one of the happiest days of the year; turned to tragedy in a matter of seconds. This week Lindsay tells us exactly what happened that…
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Episode 30: OCEAN MYSTERY – The Jacuzzi of Death
Dive deep with us as Chantel takes us for a dip into the ominous Jacuzzi of Death. Here you will find perfectly pickled creatures trapped in toxic waters and thriving ecosystems just beyond the deadly rims. These bizarre underwater lakes offer a fascinating glimpse into one of Earth’s most extreme…
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Episode 29: MURDERED AT SEA – The Killing of Phillip Boudreau
In this episode, you’ll hear facts about the humble lobster and a case where lobsters are the motive for murder. The Cape Breton “Murder for Lobster” case tore apart a small fishing village and rocked the community. The murder of Phillip Boudreau divided the residence of Petit-de-Grat and begged the…
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