Question 1

How to opt out of seasonal emails from Canva?

Accepted Answer

To opt out of seasonal emails from Canva, go to your Canva account settings and look for the email preferences section. From there, you should be able to select the option to opt out of receiving seasonal emails.

Question 2

What is the history behind the Ouija board?

Accepted Answer

The Ouija board has its origins in China in 1100 AD, where talking boards were used for communication. It later gained popularity during the spiritualism movement and was believed to facilitate communication with spirits. Elijah Bond patented the Ouija board, and it eventually became a parlor game, popularized by Pearl Curran.

Question 3

How did Mary Runkle become the prime suspect in her husband's murder?

Accepted Answer

Mary Runkle became the prime suspect in her husband's murder due to suspicious events leading up to his death. There were suspicions that their two children had been poisoned, leading to further investigation. Additionally, Mary and John were later arrested on theft charges, with Mary claiming her actions were pressured by John.

Question 4

What was the outcome of Mary Runkle's trial?

Accepted Answer

Mary Runkle was found guilty of first-degree murder and was sentenced to death. She published her story in a pamphlet before her execution, which became a source of information about the case. The lasting effects on their daughter's life are unknown.

Question 5

How did John Runkle die?

Accepted Answer

John Runkle's health declined, and he violently attacked Mary. Eventually, John died, leading to Mary and their daughter being arrested for his murder.

Question 6

Who are some notable individuals born in 1847?

Accepted Answer

Some notable individuals born in 1847 include Thomas Edison, the inventor of the phonograph and motion picture cinema, James Anthony Bailey, a circus ringmaster and co-owner of Barnum and Bailey circus, Jesse James, an outlaw and gang leader, and Victoria Woodhull, a suffragist and the first woman to run for president in 1872.

Question 7

How is the Ouija board influenced by unconscious muscle movements?

Accepted Answer

Studies have shown that the Ouija board may be influenced by unconscious muscle movements. The ideomotor effect, where subtle movements are produced unconsciously, is believed to contribute to the board's movements during spirit communication.

Question 8

What is the theory by Thomas Edison about communicating with the dead?

Accepted Answer

Thomas Edison had an interesting theory about communicating with the dead. He believed that there might be a possibility of creating a device that could capture the subtle vibrations of spirits and convert them into audible sounds, offering a means for communication.

Question 9

Who is Robert Murch and what is his connection to the Ouija board?

Accepted Answer

Robert Murch is a well-known collector and expert on Ouija boards. He has dedicated himself to researching and preserving the history and cultural significance of the Ouija board. Murch has made significant contributions to the understanding of the Ouija board's origins and its impact.

Question 10

Where can I find more information about historical true crime cases?

Accepted Answer

If you're interested in learning about historical true crime cases, there are various reliable sources you can explore. Some recommended sources mentioned in this episode include Murderpedia, Murder by Gaslight, books on women in capital punishment, and pamphlets or books specifically focusing on the case of Mary Runkle.

1847: The Murder of John Runkle By His Wife Mary (Allegedly)

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