House of the Curious
Jon Hagenburg
Unique Topics. Incredible Stories. -- Mysteries and Cold Cases / Weird Phenomena / Odd Government and Military Operations / Paranormal & the Unknown / Amazing Survival Stories / Strange History / Bizarre and Intriguing Topics
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Superstitions - Origins, Benefits, and Transylvania Superstitions | Ep 16
House of the Curious
09/20/22 • 19 min
Today’s episode is all about superstitions. We’ll look at how they came to be and if there are any real benefits from believing in them. Then we will dig into some peculiar ones from Transylvania!
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09/20/22 • 19 min
Mysteries of Costa Rica (Devil and the Oxcart & Giant Stone Spheres) | Ep 15
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09/06/22 • 20 min
In August 2022, I visited Costa Rica. Since I'm fascinated with weird and interesting topics, I had several conversations with native Costa Ricans, asking about the myths and folklore of their country. These conversations turned into this episode
One of the most famous mysteries of Costa Rica is regarding their solid stone spheres that can be up to 8 feet in diameter, which is huge considering that these were sculpted by hand with stone tools. We'll look at the story behind these spheres and a few other exciting tales, such as the Esterillos mermaid and the folklore behind the Devil and the Costa Rican Oxcart. So whether you believe in the supernatural or just want to hear exciting stories about Costa Rican folklore and culture, this episode is sure to be intriguing!
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09/06/22 • 20 min
Spontaneous Combustion (Murder, Alcohol, and More!) | Ep 14
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07/26/22 • 16 min
Did you know that in 1725 a man was sentenced to death for murder but was acquitted when a surgeon argued that the victim died from spontaneous combustion?
How about the fact that spontaneous combustion was used as one of the arguments against alcohol use by those in favor of Prohibition in the 1900s in the United States!?
Or here is something that’s a little bit closer to today; a case in Ireland from December 2010 in which a coroner reported that a person's official cause of death was spontaneous combustion!
Now, most of us have heard of spontaneous human combustion, and some even believe it's caused by something paranormal or otherworldly. Others feel that there is a more scientific reason behind it.
Either way, the topic is an interesting and weird one! In this episode, we'll dig into spontaneous combustion and its odd characteristics, along with how it has impacted culture, and we'll check out some of the theories behind it. And, of course, we'll take a look at some of the cases where spontaneous combustion was thought to have occurred.
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07/26/22 • 16 min
Operation Midnight Climax (Sex & Drugs CIA Operation) | Ep 13
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07/05/22 • 13 min
Today we dig into one topic that is interesting and quite frankly, a bit scary since it was a government-run operation. You may have heard about the CIA experimenting with LSD on unsuspecting people back in the 1950s and 60s. But have you heard of Operation Midnight Climax? We will take a look at LSD; touch on the basics of the top-secret project, MK-ULTRA; and dive into Subproject 42 of it, Operation Midnight Climax, which, as you will find out, is quite suitably named.
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07/05/22 • 13 min
Cannibal Coincidence / Yasuke: Japan's African Samurai | Ep 12
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06/14/22 • 17 min
Today's main story weaves together details from a fictional tale by Edgar Allen Poe and a real-life event that occurred 46 years later. There are some fascinating similarities between them that will shock you including cannibalism to survive a devastating shipwreck.
We'll also look at a story about Yasuke, Japan's African samurai. He was an elite warrior who was the first non-Japanese person to achieve the status of samurai. His extraordinary story is even more interesting since he worked for one of the most powerful and historical lords in Japanese history!
We'll dig into to both stories, The Cannibal Coincidence and Yasuke, Japan's African Samurai on this episode of House of the Curious.
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06/14/22 • 17 min
The Demon Axman of New Orleans | Ep 11
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05/31/22 • 13 min
Our main story today is about a serial killer who terrorized New Orleans from 1918 to 1919. The weird part of this tale is how he addressed himself as a demon from hell in a letter he sent to a local paper.
Then we'll close out the episode with a topic that's a bit more light-hearted; we'll look at what inspired the tradition of the high five.
We'll dig into all of this on today's episode of House of the Curious.
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05/31/22 • 13 min
The Island of Haunted Dolls / The Attenborough Skull | Ep 10
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05/17/22 • 13 min
Today we’ll look at 2 stories, both on the darker side but also very interesting! In our first story, we’ll take a look at Mexico City’s Island of Haunted Dolls. Then we will check out a story from England where in 2010, David Attenborough's contractors found a human skull on his land. The story behind the skull is a tale you won’t soon forget!
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05/17/22 • 13 min
Curse of the Black Mountain / Surviving Thor's Wrath | Ep 9
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05/03/22 • 18 min
Our main story today is about a mysterious mountain in Australia known as the Black Mountain. We will look at why it is called “Australia’s Bermuda Triangle” and then check out some of the science behind its mysteries.
We’ll also look at a story about lightning. Specifically, we’ll dig into the story of Roy Cleveland Sullivan – a guy that was struck by lightning on 7 different occasions, actually 8 if you include an unconfirmed strike when he was a boy. His story ends in tragedy, but not from a lightning strike. As we will find out, there are drawbacks to being known as “the human lightning rod.”
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05/03/22 • 18 min
Stealing the Eiffel Tower / Is it a Ghost or a Murderer? | Ep 8
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04/19/22 • 18 min
Our main story today is about a man who conned people into buying the Eiffel Tower from him. This same guy escaped jail and even conned Al Capone! He also shared his 10 Golden Rules for a Con Job.
We also look at Aokigahara, Japan’s suicide forest and it’s history in today’s episode along with a story from 1922 in which a maid leaves her job because she feels the house is haunted! That choice saved her life!
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04/19/22 • 18 min
Horror Movies: Real Life Inspirations | Ep 17
House of the Curious
10/04/22 • 14 min
It's October, time for haunted topics here on House of the Curious. In today’s episode, we look at the real-life inspirations behind three horror movies: A Nightmare on Elm Street, The Possession, and The Exorcism of Emily Rose.
Alfred Hitchcock said, “A glimpse into the world proves that horror is nothing other than reality.”
And that is exactly what we are digging into today. We’ll look at a mysterious syndrome that took insomnia to the next level, a haunted piece of furniture that caused chaos in the life of its owner, and a German exorcism that resulted in the two priests performing it to being found guilty of negligent homicide.
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10/04/22 • 14 min
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How many episodes does House of the Curious have?
House of the Curious currently has 25 episodes available.
What topics does House of the Curious cover?
The podcast is about Mystery, Society & Culture, Paranormal, Documentary and Podcasts.
What is the most popular episode on House of the Curious?
The episode title 'Superstitions - Origins, Benefits, and Transylvania Superstitions | Ep 16' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on House of the Curious?
The average episode length on House of the Curious is 15 minutes.
How often are episodes of House of the Curious released?
Episodes of House of the Curious are typically released every 14 days.
When was the first episode of House of the Curious?
The first episode of House of the Curious was released on Jan 30, 2022.
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