Beste Morbid Minutes podcasts (2024)

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The Flying Dutchman and Other Famous Ghost Ships 30:40

5h ago30:40

30:40

A ghost ship is a lot like a Wild West ghost town. The kind with abandoned buildings and a tumbleweed rolling through. Except in this case, the town is the water, and the ship is the tumbleweed. In this episode we share some of history's eeriest ghost ship sightings that have never been explained, and which King of England swore to have seen the in…

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Can a Severed Foot Found on Mount Everest Solve a 100 Year-old Mystery? 37:32

14d ago37:32

37:32

Remember our 'Dead Bodies of Mount Everest' episode? Well, it's time for an update! We're back with news about Jost Kobusch, the solo climber who's trying to crest Everest in its most dangerous season. Plus, a startling discovery might shed light on what happened to George Mallory and Andrew "Sandy" Irvine, climbing partners who disappeared in 1924…

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Pro Wrestlers' Untimely Deaths - Part 2 with James Willems 38:02

28d ago38:02

38:02

We investigate the culture and behaviors that have led to so many tragic deaths in professional wrestling, in and out of the ring. Joined by special guest and wrestling enthusiast, James Willems. Get 20% off + free shipping with the code MORBID at manscaped.com. Leave us a review -- it helps the show! :) Follow Us: @30MorbidMinutes @ElyseWillems @j…

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Why Do So Many Professional Wrestlers Die Young? - Part 1 with James Willems 48:25

1M ago48:25

48:25

From Eddie Guerrero to Curt Hennig (Mr. Perfect) to Owen Hart, an unusual number of professional wrestlers have died suddenly, in their prime, statistically outpacing any other sport. We search for answers in the myriad of factors behind the squared circle's tragic losses, while looking back at some of our favorite deceased faces and heels. Joined …

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How Does the Haunted House Industry Work? 1:00:51

2M ago1:00:51

1:00:51

Ever wonder what it takes to operate a haunted hayride every Halloween season? Or how Disney's The Haunted Mansion singlehandedly grew an entire subset of spooky theme park entertainment? Well, we've got answers, as 30MM explores the history of haunted attractions, and the costs behind this wildly popular yet sometimes seasonal industry. Plus, Jess…

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Beautiful Stranger: The Ghost that Haunts America's Victorian Seaside Hotel 46:34

2M ago46:34

46:34

As the filming location of Some Like It Hot, the favorite vacation destination of author L. Frank Baum, and one of the last Victorian era hotels in the world, Hotel Del Coronado is famous for many reasons. It's also reportedly haunted, namely by the ghost of Kate Morgan who traveled there under mysterious circumstances in 1892. Leave us a review --…

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Don't Summon the Midnight Man if You Believe in Creepypastas 36:17

2M ago36:17

36:17

Ritualistic party games and Creepypastas are the subject of today's episode, as we cover The Midnight Game, a modern Internet ghost story. Plus, we analyze the psychology behind mirror illusions, and the ways our brains like to play tricks on us. Leave us a review -- it helps the show! :) Follow Us: @30MorbidMinutes @ElyseWillems @jessicaaaaavasami…

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Did the Curse of the Ninth KILL History's Greatest Composers? 39:59

3M ago39:59

39:59

Like the "27 Club," the Curse of the Ninth is one of music's most infamous superstitions. Supposedly, completing a ninth symphony is essentially a death sentence. Composers go from composing to decomposing. In the ground. Dead. But how true is it, and where did it come from? Leave us a review -- it helps the show! :) Follow Us: @30MorbidMinutes @El…

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Baseball's Deadliest Pitch and How it Changed the Sport Forever 36:53

3M ago36:53

36:53

Tragedy struck on August 16, 1920, when during a visiting game at the Polo Grounds, home of the New York Yankees, Cleveland shortstop and all-around affable guy Ray Chapman was beaned in the head by a "spitball" thrown by submarine pitcher Carl Mays. Just 12 hours later, Chapman would be declared dead. In this episode, we cover a dark blemish on th…

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The Dating Game Killer Was TV's Creepiest Game Show Contestant 31:45

3M ago31:45

31:45

Back in the 1970s, a serial killer named Rodney Alcala managed to charm his way onto the hit show "The Dating Game" and even WON, but his creepy behavior off-camera raised a ton of red flags. Perhaps surprisingly, Alcala's not the only serial killer to go on a national syndicated game show. We ask why society's most notorious murderers willingly pa…

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We're Back from the Dead! 33:55

3M ago33:55

33:55

It's with giddy, macabre glee, that we announce we are BACK for a limited run of episodes, just in time for the spooky season! Next week we kick things off with one of our usual episodes, but in this, our soft return episode, we're having a fun and fancy-free chat about what we've been up to, pulling back the curtain on indie podcasting life, and s…

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Badbye (For Now) 42:52

9M ago42:52

42:52

The end comes for us all. Go to http://meundies.com/30mm for 20% off your first order, plus free shipping. This show is sponsored by BetterHelp - go to http://betterhelp.com/30MM to get 10% off your first month. Follow us on Social: https://twitter.com/elysewillems https://twitter.com/JessicaVasami Click here for the audio version: https://link.cht…

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Why the Island of the Dolls is One of the Creepiest Places on Earth 34:11

10M ago34:11

34:11

Legend has it that La Isla des las Muñecas, a dark tourism hot spot, is where a young girl was tragically found drowned to death. The dolls that decorate the island serve as both a tribute and a warning. Go to http://dietsmoke.com/shrooms and use code MORBID to get 50% off your first pack of Shroom gummies. Follow us on Social: https://twitter.com/…

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Spooky and Morbid Stories from YOU 39:37

10M ago39:37

39:37

Have you ever had something creepy happen to you or a family member that you can’t quite explain? If you’ve got a spooky story to tell, or like hearing other people’s, then this is the episode for you. Go to http://meundies.com/30mm to get 20% off your first order and free shipping. This show is sponsored by BetterHelp - go to http://betterhelp.com…

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Incorruptibility: Sainthood's Freshest Corpses 34:28

10M ago34:28

34:28

How would you react if you saw a dead body that, after a year, still looked like the person had died just yesterday? What about after five years? A hundred? This type of preservation, called incorruptibility, can happen. And while some consider it a holy miracle, science tells a different story. Go to http://factormeals.com/30mm50 and use code 30mm…

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Coffins Vs. Caskets: What's the Difference? 32:38

10M ago32:38

32:38

Ever wondered what exactly differentiates a coffin from a casket? So did we! We get to the bottom of things. Six feet under, to be exact. Go to http://shadyrays.com and use code 30MM for 35% off polarized sunglasses and snow goggles. This show is sponsored by BetterHelp - go to http://betterhelp.com/30MM to get 10% off your first month. Follow us o…

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Revisiting the Creepy Clown Panic of 2016: No Laughing Matter 31:23

10M ago31:23

31:23

A rash of creepy clown sightings reported across the U.S. sparked nationwide mass hysteria, resulting in police patrols, curfews, and locals seeing red (noses). Looking back, was this actually real terror, or case of misguided moral panic? Go to http://meundies.com/30mm for 20% off, plus free shipping. Follow us on Social: https://twitter.com/elyse…

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Send Us Your Morbid & Spooky (Real) Stories! 1:24

11M ago1:24

1:24

Got a creepy or scary story to share? Maybe you work as an embalmer in a funeral home, or took a trip to a haunted locale? Perhaps you saw a ghostly figure late one night outside your window and can't quite explain it, or the town you're from has a twisted urban legend? Anything goes! The more morbid the better. Go to Speakpipe.com/30MorbidMinutes …

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Talking to Ghosts: Interview with Real Life Paranormal Investigator, Sapphire Sandalo 1:04:34

11M ago1:04:34

1:04:34

Occultist and paranormal researcher Sapphire Sandalo joins us to talk about her experience with Magick, communing with the spirit world, Filipino folklore, and what it's like to investigate hauntings for a living. This show is sponsored by BetterHelp - go to http://betterhelp.com/30MM to get 10% off your first month. Go to http://meundies.com/30mm …

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The Lost Wonders of the Ancient World 50:13

11M ago50:13

50:13

The Seven Wonders of the Ancient World hold an air of mystery and continue to capture our imaginations today. Marvels of antiquity, most were destroyed, and with them, chapters of our history and being. Leave us a voicemail with your morbid facts, or a creepy story that happened to you at: www.speakpipe.com/30MorbidMinutes Follow us on Social: http…

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The Demon Core and Turtle Soup: Morbid Facts from YOU! 49:10

11M ago49:10

49:10

We asked and you delivered on morbid and disturbing facts; from baby shark cannibalism, to a Latin hymn for the dead, to Canada's regulations around self-euthanasia, and more. Leave us a voicemail with your morbid facts, or a creepy story that happened to you at: www.speakpipe.com/30MorbidMinutes Go to http://shadyrays.com and use code 30MM for 35%…

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How to Write an Obituary for Someone Who's Not Dead 41:36

11M ago41:36

41:36

Pre-written obituaries are, for better or worse, a necessary measure to keep a leg-up in today's instantaneous, around-the-clock news cycle. Media outlets craft robust memorials for politicians, celebrities, and other notable figures, sometimes decades before they actually die, even going as far as to interviewing their subjects while living. This …

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Horror Movies that Changed the Genre Forever 52:17

12M ago52:17

52:17

A must-listen for horror fanatics, we're celebrating the impact of scary cinematic game-changers; Scream, The Blair Witch Project, Jaws, The Conjuring, Psycho, Black Christmas and more. Go to http://meundies.com/30mm to get 20% off your first order and free shipping. Support us directly and get cool (and spooky) perks: 30mm.show/first Follow us on …

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Send Us Your Morbid Facts 1:16

12M ago1:16

1:16

We are looking for the most random, obscure, out-of-the-box morbid facts from YOU, to feature on an episode of 30 Morbid Minutes. Simply go to the link: https://www.speakpipe.com/30MorbidMinutes , and leave us a voicemail, telling us your name, where you're from, and your morbid fact. You might just hear yourself in an episode. Badbye... Learn more…

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Inside Body Farms with a Future Resident 53:36

12M ago53:36

53:36

Body farms allow forensic scientists and law enforcement to conduct research on decomposing cadavers, as a means to help solve future murders. Learn what happens at these facilities, and why donating your body is all the rage (spoiler, it's a green alternative!). Plus, our editor Kelly Reynolds joins us to share their process for becoming a future …

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How to Clean Before You Die: The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning 45:37

12M ago45:37

45:37

Don't expect your loved ones to preserve your home like a shrine when you die -- help them with your death cleaning while you're still alive! We discuss Margareta Magnusson's seminal guide on how to organize your life and preemptively lighten the burden on your loved ones when your time comes. Go to http://factormeals.com/30mm50 and use code 30mm50…

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Ghost Stories During Christmas: A Victorian Tradition We Need to Bring Back 32:34

1y ago32:34

32:34

Gathering around the fire and telling ghost stories during the holiday season was extremely in vogue during the Victorian Era. We explore how a tradition of yuletide terror came to be, and the authors behind it. Go to http://shadyrays.com and use code 30MM for 50% off 2 or more pairs of polarized sunglasses. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp …

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Mothman is the Sexiest Cryptid - Featuring Sinisterhood 52:33

1y ago52:33

52:33

What began as West Virginia folklore has since evolved into a red-eyed, caked-up, wide-winged sex symbol... It's the Mothman! We discuss whether Mothman is actually the harbinger of doom, or a passive ally with a bridge obsession. Please welcome our friends and guests Christie and Heather from the Sinisterhood Podcast! Go to https://mistymountainga…

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Lightning (Sometimes) Strikes Twice: History's Unluckiest People 46:00

1y ago46:00

46:00

From Adolphe Sax, the blighted and beleaguered inventor of the saxophone, to Ann Hodges, who holds the distinction of being the only documented human hit by a meteorite, we pour one out for history's poor souls who just can't seem to catch a break. Go to http://auraframes.com and use promo code 30MM to get $30 off their Carver Mat frame. This episo…

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Why We Shouldn't Try To Contact Aliens 49:46

1y ago49:46

49:46

If other earth-like planets exist, there's a very real chance that some have developed intelligent life. If so, are our alien friends out there, but scared to communicate? Hidden from the general public by top secret government agencies? Or already living among us? We cover last July's congressional testimony, Dark Forest and Great Filter theories,…

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Phrogging 101: What to do if a Stranger is Secretly Living in Your Walls 38:54

1y ago38:54

38:54

The thought of someone 'phrogging' -- living in you home, maybe in the crawlspace or walls -- without your knowledge or permission, is a terrifying one. We recount some of real life horror stories of this happening, and what you can do to detect unscrupulous phroggers in your home. Support us directly and get cool (and spooky) perks: 30mm.show/firs…

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The Blob (1988) is a Gory, Cheesy, Special Effects Masterpiece - 30 Morbid Movie Club 1:00:20

1y ago1:00:20

1:00:20

Revisit the '80s remake of the self-professed "cult classic of gooey greatness" with us, a staple of Jessica's childhood. Go to http://uncommongoods.com/30mm to get 15% off! Go to http://hatch.co/30mm to get $20 off your purchase of a Hatch Restore 2 plus free shipping. Follow us on Social: https://twitter.com/elysewillems https://twitter.com/Jessi…

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Morbid Jobs: Being an EMT Interview Part 2 49:44

1y ago49:44

49:44

Shaun the former EMT joins us to discuss some of his harrowing and memorable experiences in this life-saving field. Part 2! Go to http://uncommongoods.com/30mm to get 15% off! Follow us on Social: https://twitter.com/elysewillems https://twitter.com/JessicaVasami Click here for the audio version: https://link.chtbl.com/30morbidminutes Learn more ab…

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How Stressful and Morbid of a Job is Being an EMT? Interview Part 1 55:38

1y ago55:38

55:38

A former EMT joins us to discuss some of the harrowing and memorable experiences in this life-saving field. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp — go to http://betterhelp.com/30MM to get 10% off your first month. Go to http://meundies.com/30mm to get 25% off your first order plus free shipping. Follow us on Social: https://twitter.com/elysewille…

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Cannibalism, Famous Flesh-eaters, and Why Eating People Isn't Just Wrong, it's Bad for You 45:17

1y ago45:17

45:17

Prepare to lose your appetite... Soylent Green is PEOPLE! Go to http://expressvpn.com/30mm to get 3 extra months free. Go to http://hatch.co/30mm to get $20 off your purchase of a Hatch Restore 2 plus free shipping. Follow us on Social: https://twitter.com/elysewillems https://twitter.com/JessicaVasami Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaph…

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The Salem Witch Trials: A Tale of Dangerous Accusations 50:43

1y ago50:43

50:43

A long requested topic, examining the mass hysteria that led to accusations of witchcraft and the subsequent hangings of 19 individuals in Salem, Massachusetts between February 1692 and May 1693. Go to http://shadyrays.com and use code 30MM for 50% off 2 or more pairs of polarized sunglasses. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp — go to http://b…

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Did the Real Life Dr. Frankenstein Bring Corpses Back from the Dead? 36:11

1y ago36:11

36:11

Examining the real life mad doctors and their galvanic experiments that inspired one of literature's most famous monsters. Go to http://hellofresh.com/5030mm and use code 5030mm for 50% off plus free shipping. Go to http://nuts.com/30mm to receive a free gift and free shipping when you spend $29 or more. Follow us on Social: https://twitter.com/ely…

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What is a Lobotomy and How Were People Forced Into One? 40:12

1y ago40:12

40:12

Popularized during the 1930s as an alleged mental health treatment, lobotomies destroyed the lives and cognitive function of many. Today, in the United States, they're technically still legal. Go to http://hatch.co/30mm to get $20 off plus free shipping. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp — go to http://betterhelp.com/30MM to get 10% off your …

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Magdalene Laundries & Asylums: Horrors of Ireland 38:35

1y ago38:35

38:35

Operating as a guise for Ireland's so-called "wayward" women, Magdalene Asylums exploited and abused the women living and working in them, well into the late twentieth century. Go to http://relatable.com/whokilledmia and use code 30MM to get 20% off. Go to http://expressvpn.com/30mm to get an extra 3 months free! Follow us on Social: https://twitte…

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The Boston Molasses Flood 41:41

1+ y ago41:41

41:41

Tragedy struck Boston’s North End neighborhood in 1919 when dozens died and hundreds were injured in a freak accident. Today, we’re slip-sliding into Boston’s Great Molasses Flood of 1919, examining the aftermath and the causes. Go to http://hellofresh.com/5030mm and use code 5030mm for 50% off plus 15% off the next two months. This episode is spon…

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Inventors Killed by their Own Inventions 26:35

1+ y ago26:35

26:35

Necessity may be the mother of invention, but, on rare occasions, death is the result. Some of history’s brilliant minds and go-getters were tragically killed by their own creations, as recounted in this episode. Go to http://shadyrays.com and use code 30MM for 50% off 2 or more pairs of polarized sunglasses. Follow us on Social: https://twitter.co…

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A Casually Morbid Conversation with Elyse & Jessica 41:35

1+ y ago41:35

41:35

Get to know your hosts in this funny, thoughtful, and low-key chat about what sparked the podcast, growing up gruesome, scary movies, and more. New episodes coming next week, September 12th. Follow us on Social: https://twitter.com/elysewillems https://twitter.com/JessicaVasami Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Season 7 and Beyond: New Episodes Coming Soon! 3:24

1+ y ago3:24

3:24

We're back, starting September 5th! And big news: once this morbid train leaves the station, it's not stopping! Going forward you'll be able to enjoy 30 Morbid Minutes week-to-week, with no breaks between seasons. 'Til death do us part,' so to speak. Check out this quick preview of what's to come. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.f…

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Celebrity Death Hoaxes 39:26

1+ y ago39:26

39:26

From Paul McCartney to Avril Lavigne, celebrity death hoaxes spread like wildfire in the Internet Age. We examine some of the more ridiculous ones, and look back at death hoaxes of notable people throughout history. Go to http://hellofresh.com/5030mm and use code 5030mm for 50% off plus free shipping! This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp — go to…

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Sentinel Island 40:09

1+ y ago40:09

40:09

The natives of Sentinel Island know nothing of the outside world, and remain primitive in their technology and way of life. Many have attempted to make contact, to varying consequences. Go to http://shadyrays.com and use code 30MM for 50% off 2 or more pairs of polarized sunglasses. Follow us on Social: https://twitter.com/elysewillems https://twit…

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The Iron Lung 38:22

1+ y ago38:22

38:22

An iron lung, a medical device used to treat polio patients, remains an recognizable visual of the polio epidemic. Essentially, it keeps its user alive. But is this now seemingly outdated technology still used today? Go to http://hellofresh.com/30mm50 and use code 30mm50 for 50% off plus free shipping! This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp — go t…

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Harrowing Sex Disasters 42:24

1+ y ago42:24

42:24

Laugh, grimace, and react in horror at this collection of gruesome and weird coital catastrophes and deadly sex-ploits. Go to http://nuts.com/30mm to get a free gift and free shipping when you spend $29 or more. Go to http://expressvpn.com/30mm to get an extra 3 months free. Follow us on Social: https://twitter.com/elysewillems https://twitter.com/…

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Titanic Conspiracy Theories 47:13

1+ y ago47:13

47:13

History's most infamous ship has garnered its fair share of conspiracy theories, some more outlandish than others. We separate fact from fiction as we cover the Titanic. Go to http://shadyrays.com and use code 30MM for 50% off 2 or more pairs of polarized sunglasses. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp — go to http://betterhelp.com/30MM to get …

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The Science Behind Fear 50:30

1+ y ago50:30

50:30

Why do we fear? Why are people susceptible to different fears? Why do people ENJOY subjecting themselves to scary things? We ask the questions you might be too afraid to ask. Go to http://hellofresh.com/30mm16 and use code 30mm16 for 16 free meals plus free shipping! Go to http://shadyrays.com and use code 30MM for 50% off 2 or more pairs of polari…

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Coffin Birth 36:34

1+ y ago36:34

36:34

Investigating the rare medieval medical anomaly of "coffin birth," and its known cases. Go to http://honeylove.com and use code 30MM to get 20% off. Go to http://bombas.com/30mm and use code 30mm to get 20% off your first purchase. Go to http://nuts.com/30mm to get a free gift and free shipping when you spend $29 or more. Follow us on Social: https…

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