Where did Scary Stories Come From?

enOctober 05, 2016

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About this Episode

In this episode, we explore the question "Where did scary stories come from?" We explore the evolution of those stories that make you afraid of the dark. We talk about the very first documented ghost story and some how connect it to the creepypastas of today! It's also a surprisingly musical episode, I guess we were just feeling the Halloween spirit... Join us in learning about what goes bump in the night and laughing along the way! Every week on Stranger Still, we take the questions you've never questioned to ask and try to answer them. We want to make you laugh and teach you something interesting at the same time. So join us every Wednesday for another fun filled learn! If you've got a strange question you want answered ask us on Facebook, tweet us @StrangerStill, or drop us an email at podcast@strangerstillshow.com

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