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One Strange Thing: Paranormal & True-Weird Mysteries

One Strange Thing - Paranormal Stories & Unexplained Mysteries | True Crime History One Strange Thing uncovers authentic paranormal mysteries and unexplained phenomena buried in newspaper archives. We craft witty tales of ghost sightings, strange disappearances, and supernatural events from small town America and beyond through immersive storytelling and historical research. Each episode weaves surprising twists into real paranormal cases. We balance wonder with skepticism and investigate these mysteries with curiosity rather than blind belief. We search historical records for unexplainable events that shaped communities worldwide, from haunted locations to bizarre disappearances. These aren't fictional ghost stories but real mysteries that made headlines. Perfect for fans of true crime, paranormal investigation, and American history. Family-friendly content that will make you wonder what strange mysteries hide in your hometown's past.

  1. JAN 27

    The Peninsula Python

    Back in the summer of 1944, the tiny village of Peninsula, Ohio, was surprised to find itself under the spell of a very large—and out of place—serpent. This story originally appeared as Premium-only Episode 43.  Hosted and Written  by Laurah Norton Researched by Anna Luria and Laurah Norton  Produced and Engineered by Maura Currie Get 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you go to joindeleteme.com/STRANGE and use promo code STRANGE at checkout!  We work with Amplitude Media Partners (AMP) to power our advertising and grow with the right sponsors. Contact AMP with any ad inquiries; sales@amplitudemediapartners.com.  Sources on our website: https://www.onestrangethingpodcast.com/ Join us on Patreon for early release and ad-free episodes, exclusive stories, and bonus  episodes: https://www.patreon.com/OneStrangeThing Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/onestrangethingpod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/One-Strange-Thing-114307627035607 Subscribe to our Substack: https://substack.com/@onestrangething Works Cited  Robert Bordner, “The Peninsula Python. . .” The Atlantic, 1945.  Albert C. Andrews, “Keep the Kids. . .” The Plain Dealer, 1994.  Gina Mace, “Legend of the Peninsula. . .” The Akron Beacon Journal, 2015. Ken Zapinski, “Mystery Python Once. . “ The Plain Dealer, 1994. N/A, UP, “Big Python on. . .” The Lexington Herald-Leader, 1944.  N/A, “Posses Formed for. . “ The Coshocton Tribune, 1944.  N/A, “Peninsula’s Publicist Sticks. . .” The Akron Beacon Journal, 1944.  N/A, AP, “Peninsula Python Still. . .” The Journal Herald, 1944.  N/A, UP, “Snake Hunters Alter. . .”  The News-Journal, 1944.  N/A, “Peninsula’s Python Sighted. . “ The Akron Beacon Journal, 1944.  N/A, “Python Gets Around. .” The Akron Beacon Journal, 1944.  N/A, “Where’s the Python? “ The Akron Beacon Journal, 1944.  N/A, “Peninsula Python Visits. . .” The Troy Daily News, 1944.  N/A, “Robert Bordner Obituary,” The Akron Beacon Journal, 1974. Boston Township Official Website  “Helltown, Ohio.” Atlas Obscura  “Boston Mils, Hell Town.” The Ghosts of Ohio.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    23 min
  2. JAN 26 · BONUS • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

    Early/Ad-Free: The Peninsula Python

    Back in the summer of 1944, the tiny village of Peninsula, Ohio, was surprised to find itself under the spell of a very large—and out of place—serpent. This story originally appeared as Premium-only Episode 43. Hosted and Written by Laurah Norton Researched by Anna Luria and Laurah Norton Produced and Engineered by Maura Currie Get 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you go to joindeleteme.com/STRANGE and use promo code STRANGE at checkout! http://joindeleteme.com/STRANGE We work with Amplitude Media Partners (AMP) to power our advertising and grow with the right sponsors. Contact AMP with any ad inquiries; sales@amplitudemediapartners.com. Sources on our website: https://www.onestrangethingpodcast.com/ Join us on Patreon for early release and ad-free episodes, exclusive stories, and bonus episodes: https://www.patreon.com/OneStrangeThing Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/onestrangethingpod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/One-Strange-Thing-114307627035607 Subscribe to our Substack: https://substack.com/@onestrangething Works Cited Robert Bordner, “The Peninsula Python. . .” The Atlantic, 1945. Albert C. Andrews, “Keep the Kids. . .” The Plain Dealer, 1994. Gina Mace, “Legend of the Peninsula. . .” The Akron Beacon Journal, 2015. Ken Zapinski, “Mystery Python Once. . “ The Plain Dealer, 1994. N/A, UP, “Big Python on. . .” The Lexington Herald-Leader, 1944. N/A, “Posses Formed for. . “ The Coshocton Tribune, 1944. N/A, “Peninsula’s Publicist Sticks. . .” The Akron Beacon Journal, 1944. N/A, AP, “Peninsula Python Still. . .” The Journal Herald, 1944. N/A, UP, “Snake Hunters Alter. . .” The News-Journal, 1944. N/A, “Peninsula’s Python Sighted. . “ The Akron Beacon Journal, 1944. N/A, “Python Gets Around. .” The Akron Beacon Journal, 1944. N/A, “Where’s the Python? “ The Akron Beacon Journal, 1944. N/A, “Peninsula Python Visits. . .” The Troy Daily News, 1944. N/A, “Robert Bordner Obituary,” The Akron Beacon Journal, 1974. Boston Township Official Website “Helltown, Ohio.” Atlas Obscura “Boston Mils, Hell Town.” The Ghosts of Ohio.

    23 min
  3. JAN 20 · BONUS • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

    Premium Episode 89: The Seer

    Baba Vanga, a Bulgarian mystic, supposedly predicted 9/11, COVID-19, and the exact year the world will end (apparently, in 5079). Her prophecies circulate widely online with claims of incredible accuracy and reports that government studies authenticated her abilities. But the story behind these famous prophecies? As always, strangers, there’ s always more to uncover.  Hosted, Written, and Researched by Laurah Norton  Additional Research by Anna Luria Engineered by Southern Gothic Media/Rachel Boyd Works Cited  Celeste Neill, "Baba Vanga: The..." History Hit, February 2023.  Mary Neuburger and Adam Hanzel, "Mediums, Media, and..." Comparative Studies in Society and History, 2024. N/A, "Two metallic birds..." Financial News, November 2023. Michael Marshall, "Baba Vanga: How..." The Skeptic, January 2024. N/A, "Baba Vanga." Wikipedia.  Denette Wilford, "Blind mystic Baba..." Toronto Sun, December 2021. N/A, "The Bulgarian prophet..." The Independent, December 2015. Charles Legge, "Blind psychic predicted..." Scottish Daily Mail, February 2020. Max Fisher, "Fair warning: Bulgarian..." The Washington Post, November 2012. N/A, "Baba Vanga's 2024..." Economic Times, December 2024. N/A, "Local people don't..." New York Times, 1995. Gabriel Ronay, "Witches and miracle..." Sunday Herald, June 2010. Galia Valtchinova, "Between Ordinary Pain..." Aspasia, Volume 3, 2009. TOI Science Desk, "Baba Vanga warned..." Times of India, June 2025.

    23 min
  4. 12/26/2025 · BONUS • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

    Premium Episode 88: The Holiday UFO

    We're traveling to the dark forests of Suffolk for a Christmas story like no other: the 1980 Rendlesham Forest UFO incident, where US Air Force personnel reported three nights of otherworldly encounters that would become Britain's most celebrated and controversial UFO case. . . sometimes known as “Britain’s Roswell.” Hosted, Written, and Researched by Laurah Norton  Additional Research by Bryan Worters  Engineered by Southern Gothic Media/Rachel Boyd Works Cited Ian Ridpath. "A flashlight in the forest." The Guardian, 1985. Ian Ridpath. Rendlesham Forest UFO Case. Ian Ridpath's website, multiple pages.  USAF Personnel. Witness Statements, 1980-1981. Archived on Ian Ridpath's website. David Clarke, "Who Dares Wins?" Dr. David Clarke, 2018.  Jenny Randles,  "The Rendlesham Incident. . ." The Skeptic, 2006. Jenny Randles, N/A, The New Standard (Evening Standard), 1981. Peter Goodspeed, "'Glowing Object' Lit Up. . . " National Post, 2002. Charles I. Halt,  "Unexplained Lights." The Black Vault, 1981. Alan Hamilton. "Down to earth approach to alien visitors." The Times, 1983. N/A, "What happened at the. . . "  History.co.uk., 2024.  Mark Lucas. "If you go down to the woods today..." The Independent, 2002. Gary Osborn,  "How the Rendlesham Binary. . . " The Rendlesham Forest Incident, 2023.  N/A, "Britain's most famous UFO mystery. . .." The Telegraph, 2018. The Week Staff,  "Rendlesham Forest: did. . ." The Week, 2015.  N/A, "Renewed Cold War (1980s)." UNC Chapel Hill.  Scott Veale,  "Word for Word/The Rendlesham File. . ." New York Times, 2002. "The K Files: Tales of the. . . ." Burton Mail, 1995.

    29 min

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One Strange Thing - Paranormal Stories & Unexplained Mysteries | True Crime History One Strange Thing uncovers authentic paranormal mysteries and unexplained phenomena buried in newspaper archives. We craft witty tales of ghost sightings, strange disappearances, and supernatural events from small town America and beyond through immersive storytelling and historical research. Each episode weaves surprising twists into real paranormal cases. We balance wonder with skepticism and investigate these mysteries with curiosity rather than blind belief. We search historical records for unexplainable events that shaped communities worldwide, from haunted locations to bizarre disappearances. These aren't fictional ghost stories but real mysteries that made headlines. Perfect for fans of true crime, paranormal investigation, and American history. Family-friendly content that will make you wonder what strange mysteries hide in your hometown's past.

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