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Strangest Species

Mike and Ethney Davis

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Exploring bizarre and unusual dealings of the strangest species, namely, us, humans. Each episode is a ride into the details surrounding some of the most bizarre incidents in human history. Join us as Mike reveals an unusual story or event, and Eth (through many laughs and terrible hypotheses) learns along with the audience about the strange and unusual.
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Send us a text What happens when you're alone in a cabin in the woods and you've just come face to face with a wild animal? With your heart pounding out of your chest, you make it back into your cabin only to be confronted with something even more terrifying. Join us this week as Ethney squirms in discomfort as we discuss a gripping tale from Michi…
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Send us a text Join us today as we discuss Action Park, the amusement park set on a ski slope in New Jersey. But Action Park wasn't your run of the mill place for thrills, it was a park that put you in the middle of the action. This lead to fun for the thousands of patrons, but also brought in thousands of injuries, and a fair number of deaths. Joi…
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Send us a text Today we discuss the original 1990 Jaws ride at Universal Florida, and the problems it had along with the one time the mechanical shark attempted to eat a park-goer. The ride shut down after just two and a half months of operation before being completely rehauled. Join us as we discuss the strange need humans have to pay to be terrif…
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Send us a text In the early 80's a duo of musicians set out to redefine not only how to make music, but also how to use that music to create chaos across the music industry. Using outlandish antics and just outright bizarre behavior, the KLF created new gneres of music, make smash hits, and burned every bridge along the way. Join us today as we dis…
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Send us a text Deep in Canada's northern wilderness is a strange and eerie landscape, with river canyons that vault over 3,000 feet high. But beyond its breathtaking beauty, it is known for another, more sinister reason, and that is many who venture into its beauty never leave and are found missing their heads. Join us today to discuss Canada's Nah…
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Send us a text Why are aliens constantly probing and mutilating things? It seems like strange past times to cross the galaxy for. Either way, today, we dive into some strange cases of human and cattle mutilation. And if it's not aliens, then someone has some serious explaining to do. Join us today as we dive into these mysterious cases.…
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Send us a text This week we jump into an interesting story from Brazil in the 1960s. A small boy discovered the bodies of two men while out flying his kite in the near the ocean shore. When the police came, they found an usual scene. Both men were wearing formal suits and homemade lead masks over their eyes. What had happened to these men? What wer…
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Send us a text In this episode, we dive into the real-life hazards that urban explorers face. Plus, I'm joined by a super special guest, as Ethney was out of town, and I totally forgot! In the episode, we follow a YouTube video with six cases of urban exploration gone wrong. If you want to see the stories we talk about, you can find the video on Yo…
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Send us a text Do you have any Cabbage Patch Kids laying around the house? Or a PollyPocket or Hoverboard? Maybe an Easy Bake Oven. These are just some household-name toys that have experienced massive recalls due to being highly dangerous to children. From coma-inducing additives to third-degree burns and even death, join us this week as we discus…
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Send us a text In this gripping episode, we dive into the harrowing true story of Captain James Riley, an American sea captain whose shipwreck off the coast of North Africa in 1815 led to unimaginable trials. Captured and enslaved by desert nomads, Riley and his crew faced brutal conditions, starvation, and the unforgiving Sahara. But Riley’s incre…
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Send us a text In this episode, we delve into the extraordinary life of Mad Jack Churchill, the British WWII soldier famous for his unconventional combat methods. Discover how this fearless officer, armed with a longbow, claymore sword, and bagpipes, charged into battle without a gun and became a legendary figure in military history. We’ll explore …
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Send us a text In this episode, we dive deep into the life and tragic journey of Christopher McCandless, the young adventurer who inspired the book and movie "Into the Wild". Known for abandoning societal norms and venturing into the Alaskan wilderness, McCandless's story has captivated millions. But what really drove him to leave everything behind…
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Send us a text Join us as we investigate the bizarre and mysterious conspiracy theories surrounding Denver International Airport (DIA). From underground bunkers and secret societies to strange murals and symbols, we'll explore the wildest claims and uncover the truth behind one of the most infamous airports in the world. Is DIA truly a hub for the …
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Send us a text How do you make a dictionary? Have you ever thought about it? It's a stupid amount of work. In the late 1800's, a group of word nerds teamed up with Oxford University to create the best, most encompassing dictionary of all time. The problem was it was far too hard of a task, so they resorted to asking for volunteers to help. Thousand…
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Send us a text Today, we jump feet first into a story set in Japan's Hokkoda Mountains. In 1902, 210 Japanese soldiers were commissioned to find out if it was possible to pass through the mountain range on foot in the winter. Their first night was supposed to be at a local hot spring in the mountain, but their adventures took a turn for the worst a…
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Send us a text This is my favorite story we've ever told on the podcast. I fell in love with it while studying it, as it took me through an eclectic landscape of emotions. When we finished recording, it actually brought Ethney to happy tears. This week we dive into the story of the 1992 Lithuanian basketball team, as they rose from winning a gold m…
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Send us a text In 2013, the Carnival Triumph set off for a four-day cruise to Cozumel, Mexico. Things started off like any other cruise: great weather, food, and fun. But on the return home, a fire broke out in the engine room, causing the ship to lose both power and propulsion. The ship was left to drift aimlessly in the ocean, with no AC, no powe…
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Send us a text In the summer of 1974, a group of all-female mountaineers set off to summit Lenin Peak, a mountain that stretches over 23,000 feet into the sky. It was important to the group to perform the climb without any assistance from any of the nearby male teams. After a successful summit, the weather took a turn for the worst, and today, we d…
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Send us a text In 1989, the Berlin Wall came down, and soon after, East and West Germany were reunified for the first time in about 30 years. But during that entire time of separation, many people tried their hands at creative and unique ways to overcome the formidable wall that separated the two sides. Join us today as we discuss outlandish attemp…
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Send us a text In this episode, we delve into the life of Ching Shih, exploring her rise to power, her ingenious tactics, and her indomitable spirit that led her to become a legend in maritime history. Discover how Ching Shih transformed a ragtag band of pirates into a disciplined and formidable force, enforced her strict code of laws, and outwitte…
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Send us a text In 1945, a group of former Jewish Partisan fighters banded together to seek revenge for the atrocities committed against their people. They planned to inflict massive casualties on the German people, to be sure that no one ever tried another Holocaust. They called themselves the Nokmim, or Avengers, so join us today to discuss the pl…
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Send us a text In the foothills of the majestic Canadian Rockies sits the small town of Frank, Alberta. At least it used to be there until a massive rock slide in 1903 covered the town in 145 feet of stone. Join us today as we celebrate our one-year anniversary by discussing the deadliest rockslide in Canadian history. The story takes place just an…
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Send us a text During the 2020 lockdowns, Sandra Hughes needed a change in her life, so she sold her house and decided to take a long solo backpacking trip in the Sierra National Forest. Six days after she left, her campsite was discovered by a group of hikers. All of Sandra's gear and belongings were scattered about. A search team was created, and…
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Send us a text On a hot summer day in Germany in 1518, a local woman began dancing in the streets of her hometown. Seems like an innocent enough story, right? But what happens when a few hundred other people join in on the dancing, but you can't stop? Some unseen force is compelling you to dance, even until some of those around you drop dead. Well,…
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Send us a text Who is the worst neighbor you've ever had? What did they do that was so bad? We promise that whoever it was wasn't as bad as one neighbor in Japan, the infamous Mrs. Noisy. Today, we discuss the notorious Japanese woman who took her entire neighborhood by storm by terrorizing them with loud music. But why? What would cause someone to…
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Send us a text Some people love exploring caves; others find caving near the top of their list of greatest fears. However, for some people, mapping and exploring caves is their profession. In this episode, we discuss a team of cavers and two photographers who traveled to the bottom of the world's deepest cave. Let's just say the adventure they had …
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Send us a text Join us today as we take our own time machine back to visit Victorian London and lament about how we wouldn't be tough enough to endure the most basic aspects of life. From the Two Penny Hangover to mummy revealing parties and Eth's favorite, living garden gnomes, come and explore some of the bizarre and unusual everyday parts of lif…
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Send us a text Spiritualism swept through the United States in the mid-1800s and early 1900s, bringing along its main star, the séance. Millions of average Americans flocked to mediums and huddled around dark tables in shadowy rooms for the chance to speak to their deceased loved ones, and unfortunately, many ill-meaning crooks took advantage of th…
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Send us a text What would you do if you were stuck in Antarctica with no chance of being rescued when all of a sudden you developed Appendicitis? What if the doctor there said he had to operate to remove your Appendix, or you'd die? What if you were the doctor and had to remove your own Appendix? That's what happened in the true story of Leonid Rog…
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Send us a text Join us as we journey back in time to uncover the haunting story of the SS Princess Alice, a tragedy lost to the depths of history. In this gripping video, we explore the harrowing events surrounding the sinking of the SS Princess Alice and the devastating impact it had on those aboard. Set against the backdrop of Victorian London, w…
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