Step right up and marvel at the audacious tale of the 13 Club, where superstitions tremble in their spooked-out boots! Noah and I chuckle our way through history, sharing the story of Captain William Fowler and his cheeky cohorts. They dined on a menu fit for Dracula, with 13 courses, beneath ladders and amidst shattered mirrors – all to thumb their noses at the fear of the number 13. We'll whisk you back to a time when the Victorian era was rife with irrational fears, and introduce you to the club that expanded across oceans and embraced the notion that Fridays and 13s could mean good fortune after all.

Have you ever hesitated to walk under a ladder or wondered why the 13th floor is often missing in hotels? We've got the scoop on how the 13 Club's hilariously peculiar traditions, from coffin-shaped dessert containers to grand gatherings, made a mockery of such superstitions. Discover how their influence reached the highest echelons of society, even convincing Theodore Roosevelt to join as an honorary member. And the kicker? Their antics may have played a hand in making Saturdays the coveted half-holiday we cherish today. We'll regale you with the evolution of their defiant dinners, the inclusion of women, and the lasting legacy they left on our cultural norms.

To wrap up, we share the musings of Arthur Lehman, the club's last chief ruler, who led a life blissfully free from superstitious shackles. We reflect on the enduring charm of age-old superstitions, from avoiding black cats to the peculiar "three on a match" belief. Join Noah and me as we muse over our own brushes with luck and fortune, and entertain the thought of resurrecting this bold assembly in today's world. Could the 13 Club make a comeback, or are superstitions just too enticing to ignore? Tune in and be part of the conversation, as we explore these timeless beliefs that still send a shiver down our collective spine.

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Ever wondered how a solar eclipse can turn a regular day into a spine-tingling adventure? Noah and Jeanette are here to whisk you away to the eerie yet awe-inspiring moment when daylight dims and Bailey's Beads dance along the sun's edge. We're packing our bags for Indiana, chasing the best seat in the house for the great American solar eclipse of April 8th, 2024. With a mix of excitement and caution, we'll guide you through the essentials of eclipse viewing, from the science behind the beads to the necessity of keeping your eyes shielded from the sun's deceptive allure. And as the temperature drops with the sun's retreat, we'll share why this cosmic event might have you reaching for a sweater amidst the daytime chill.

But hold on—our journey takes a sharp turn from celestial wonders to the shadowy corners of the human psyche. Without a single clown nose in sight, we bravely step into the chilling world of serial killers, from Jeffrey Dahmer to John Wayne Gacy. Jeanette recounts a personal story that's more hair-raising than hilarious, while I insist that my interests lie strictly in the stars, not the macabre makeup of Gacy's Pogo. As we emerge from the true crime depths, we return to gaze upward, pondering the patterns of solar and lunar eclipses with the humble admission that we're navigating the night sky as enthusiastic novices. Join us for a rollercoaster ride through the odd and the extraordinary, where we blend a touch of humor with the profound and peculiar.

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Have you ever heard of an octopus-induced traffic accident? Buckle up for an oceanic odyssey where we don't just stick to the current—we ride the waves of the outright bizarre, from a cephalopod supposedly causing a car crash in the UK, to the mind-bending notion of octopuses as otherworldly beings. We're Noah and Jeanette, and we'll take you through our love affair with the sea's enigmatic giants, from a cherished plush colossal squid to the formidable, real-life behemoths lurking beneath the waves. We'll crack a few octopus puns, reminisce about a certain video game character's tentacled antics, and even wrestle with the grammatical tentacles of 'octopus' plurals.

Dive deeper still, and we'll surface tales of camouflage artists and oceanic oddballs that rival any deep-space alien. Ever pondered how an octopus ended up atop England's loftiest peak? Or marveled at the bioluminescent ballet of abyssal creatures? We'll explore these questions and more as we voyage through the ocean's stratified layers on a virtual tour, mingling with the likes of the blue-ringed octopus and its mimic cousin, and even paying homage to the luminous dwellers of the Challenger Deep. Prepare to be submerged in the wonders, the dangers, and the outright marvels of the deep sea—no scuba gear required.

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