Baby Tossing was practiced in some specific villages in India for over 700 years! It didn't come to an end until 2010. This extremely unsafe practice was thought to give children a health happy life and bring them luck! I guess the fact that they survive is pretty lucky! Find us Linktr.ee/thecousinsweird Email us [email protected] Support us...

In this episode, we unravel tale of Dashi-Dorzho Itigilov, the monk who gave "rest in peace" a whole new meaning. Serving as the 12th Pandido Khambo Lama, Itigilov left a cryptic set of instructions before his 1927 death which turned his eventual exhumation in 1955 into the ultimate surprise!

Ever wonder what happens to a person's sins after a person dies? Well, sin eaters had the craziest job – they ate 'em! Join us as we unwrap the bizarre traditions, and beliefs around these fascinating characters from European folklore. We'll dive into the drama, mystery, and the cultural riddles that surround them. Find Us Linktr.ee/thecousinsweird Email Us [email protected] Support...

Uncover with us the haunted history of the Ancient Ram Inn, built on pagan burial grounds, where a sinister succubus is said to roam. Brace yourself for tales of intense paranormal activity that will send shivers down your spine, and a laugh or two! Find us Linktr.ee/thecousinsweird Email us [email protected] Support us Patreon.com/thecousinsweird Sources:...

Get into the Halloween spirit with our special live episode! We were invite to host the Jefferson Historical Society's Haunted Happy Hour this year, and this is your exclusive live recording. Join us as locals send shivers down your spine with chilling ghost stories, making you part of the spookiest history lesson in town! Find us: linktr.ee/thecousinsweird Email us [email protected] Support us patreon.com/thecousinsweird Sources:...

Halloween was once more about love than costumes and scary monsters. Join us as we talk about the forgotten romantic side of All Hallows' Eve! Discover Halloween's forgotten love traditions! From Irish Barmbrack to apple bobbing, these charming rituals once predicted true love. Find out how chestnuts, mirrors, and even hair could reveal your soulmate. FInd us Linktr.ee/thecousinsweird Email us [email protected] Support...

Set sail for the Haunted Isles of Shoals in this episode. Uncover the mysteries of pirates, chilling legends, and unexplained phenomena that'll leave you with more goosebumps than a hidden treasure map!! Find us Linktr.ee/thecousinsweird Email us [email protected] Support us Patreon.com/thecousinsweird Sources:...

This terrible trend takes a look the use of antimony in medicine and the effects it had on the body. Dr. James Fever powders were the most famous to use antimony and were sold as a cure all, but really they just made matters worse. Tune in to the tummy turning episode! Find us Linktr.ee/thecousinsweird Email us [email protected] Support us patreon.com/thecousins weird Sources: Music from Upbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/danijel-zambo/friendly-ghost License code:...

The Dybbuk Box is just unassuming wine cabinet or is it? It gained notoriety when it was listed on eBay as a haunted item, said to contain a malevolent spirit. In this episode we explore the legends and real-life experiences tied to the box. We discuss its connection to Jewish folklore, and Post Malone and we question whether it's truely cursed or a result of unsettling coincidences. You decide! Email us [email protected] Find us linktr.ee/thecousinsweird Support...

This episode was recorded live at Anchor Con 2023. We had another amazing weekend at Anchor Con this year. We did our episode on two local legends, and this episode is half haunting half terrible trend! It is a two-fer! FInd us: linktr.ee/thecousinsweird Email us: [email protected] Support us: patreon.com/thecousinsweird Sources: The White...

Merkins are probably not what you think they are…or maybe you already know! These toupees for a woman's nethers have been around for over a 100 years and still make their appearance in fashion and movies. Listen and learn about the history of the merkin! Find us Linktr.ee/thecousinsweird Email us [email protected] Support us...

Nursery rhymes are stories or songs for children…but once you find out the backstories of some of them you start to wonder what they were thinking?! Many are about death, love affairs or even have racist undertones! None of them are child appropriate! Find us at linktr.ee/thecousinsweird Email us at [email protected] Support us at partreon.com/thecousinsweird Sources:...

If you are an 80s kid this one will take you right back! This isn't the trend that is terrible as much as the people who surround the trend that are terrible! Genius Marketing made the Cabbage Patch Kid the must have toy for kids in 1983, but the company wasn't prepared for how well their marketing worked. The demand was much greater than the supply and people lost their minds! Find us Linktr.ee/thecousinsweird Email us [email protected] Support us...

The Dover Demon! This creepy noseless fleshy looking monkey creature with a watermelon head was spotted 3 times in the same night in 1977. Three different people who didn't know each other. What was it? Was it an Alien? Something from Indigenous folklore? You be the judge! Find Us Linktr.ee/thecousinsweird Email us [email protected] Support us Patreon.com/thecousinsweird Sources: Parnormal Mysteries by Albert...

Did you know ketchup was invented in China? Its original recipe was not the tasty condiment we know and love today. In fact it sounds down right disgusting! There were so many different versions and it finally morphed into the tomatoey goodness we know today! Find us Linktr.ee/thecousinsweird Email us [email protected] Support us...

Ouija the talking board made its debut in 1891! Born from the Spiritualist age in America. It was created by business men that saw a need in the market and filled it! It's still a part of our culture after over 100 years. Is it a way to communicate to those who passed? Is it a sure way to open the gates of hell? Will you puke up pea soup if you use it alone? Or is it all in your head? You decide! Find us Linktr.ee/thecousinsweird Email us [email protected] Support us...

Like a lot of our history, some have been kept under wraps. The story of the prison ships during the Revolutionary War is one of them. These ships were a fate worse than death and saw more men killed than the war itself. Have you heard of Hell Afloat? Come learn of one of the untold stories of the Revolution. Find us linktr.ee/thecousinsweird Email us [email protected] Support us patreon.com/thecousinsweird Sources: The ghost ship of Brooklyn: An untold story of the American...

When there was a shortage of silk they tried to find another alternative. Rayon was discovered by accident and it became a hit! Unfortunately, the process to make it was terribly toxic and caused psychosis among other things! Another example of consumerism and greed being put ahead of people. Find us Linktr.ee/thecousinsweird Email us [email protected] Support us Patreon.com/thecousinsweird Sources Music from Upbeat (free for...

The story says that Gene Otto got Robert the Doll for his 4th birthday and things got real weird real quick! Robert the Doll is known as the world's most haunted doll, and if you aren't polite to him you could be cursed! Find us Linktr.ee/thecousinsweird Email us [email protected] Support us Patreon.com/thecousinsweird Sources: https://www.slate.com/blogs/atlas_obscura/2013/11/18/robert_the_haunted_doll_creeping_out_floridians_since_1904.html ...

Ambergris has an intoxicating smell. It has been a mystery for centuries. It been used as an aphrodesiac, in food, cocktails, incense and most widely in luxury perfumes. People thought it was volcanic rock from the ocean, dragon spit, some type of fruit, tree sap or some type of fungus. No one ever guess what it realy was, if they did they surely wouldnt have used it in food! Find us linktr.ee/thecousinsweird Email us [email protected] Support...

Sometimes things happen in nature that cannot be explained! The Angel Hair phenomenon is one of those things. It has happened throughout the word from the 1700s up until more modern times. There is no real explanation for it, however there are a lot of theories. Is it from Aliens? Spiders? Where do these fibrous fillements falling from the sky come from? What is your theory? Find us linktr.ee/thecousinsweird Email us [email protected] Support...

Some terrible trends may be gross but actually give us answers and help make advancement in science! Mummification is one of those. Without it we wouldn’t know about the lives of ancient Egyptians. The process itself however is rather gross! Find us linktr.ee/thecousinsweird Email us [email protected] Support us patreon.com/thecousinsweird Sources: https://www.si.edu/spotlight/ancient-egypt/mummies https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ancient_Egyptian_funerary_practices Music from...

Every generation has a kitschy art trend that is seen in every living room! England was no exception; The Crying Boy prints were hanging in living rooms across the country during the 70s and 80s. In the mid 80s these prints were the center of mass hysteria and the legend of the curse Crying Boy paintings began! Listen to find out the history, the curse and the legends surround the Crying Boy Paintings. Find us linktr.ee/thecousinsweird Email us [email protected] Support...

Cook books in the 50s and 60s were full of savory dishes suspended in gelatin! Why were people mixing jello and seafood together? Come learn the reason why this trend became so popular and hear some of the most grotesque recipes! Find us Linktr.ee/thecousinsweird Email us [email protected] Support...

The Lighthouse of Alexandria, was a lighthouse built during the reign of Ptolemy II Philadelphus in 279 BC. It is estimated to be over 30 stories tall! It is considered one of the 7 wonders of the world! Come learn about it and the myths and legends that surround it! Find us Linktr.ee/thecousinsweird Email us [email protected] Support us Patreon.com/thecousinsweird Sources:...