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Nov 2022
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This Paralyzing Gas Caused Panic in a Sm...

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In 1944 the small town of Mattoon, Illinois was in a panic for weeks. A number of residents had woken up to a strange odor which caused alarming symptoms like paralysis, and it appeared someone was attacking victims with gas. Today, we discuss the peculiar mystery of the Mad Gasser of Mattoon. Sponsored by Optimum Chairs (go to http://optimumchairs.com and u ... Show More
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