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Oct 20
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10 Strange and Unusual Halloween Superst...

Alyson Horrocks | Morbid Network
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On All Hallows’ Eve, the veil thins and the folklore gets...fun. In this episode, I  count down 10 strange superstitions, from turnip jack-o’-lanterns and mirror magic to dumb suppers, bat omens, and haunted crossroads. Light a candle and let's begin!


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