Embalming is the process of preserving a body by delaying the natural effects of death. This is done by introducing specialist embalming solutions into the body after someone has passed away, helping to give them a more peaceful appearance. It is a common funeral practice used around the world to preserve the body of a loved one. But how does it work? What is the process? Let's dive into the mystery today

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In today's episode we look at how DNA became used in criminal cases and the criminal cases that played a major part in the acceptance and widespread use of DNA fingerprinting. We also look at the evolution from early DNA fingerprinting to modern profiling and finally investigative forensic genetic genealogy.

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In today's episode we look at multiple old wives tales and see whether or not there is any validity to them. In addition, Brenna finally announces why she has been MIA this month. Join us for another fun episode.

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A phantom island is a purported island which was included on maps for a period of time, but was later found not to exist. They usually originate from the reports of early sailors exploring new regions, and are commonly the result of navigational errors, mistaken observations, unverified misinformation, or deliberate fabrication. Some have remained on maps for centuries before being "un-discovered".

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Is it chasing us? That thought coursed through Betty and Barney Hill’s minds as they drove down the empty winding country road in New Hampshire’s White Mountains. It was a September night in 1961, they hadn’t seen a car for miles, and a strange light in the sky seemed to follow them.

When they finally got home to Portsmouth at dawn, they were far from relieved. They felt dirty. Their watches stopped working. Barney’s shoes were strangely scuffed and Betty’s dress was ripped. There were two hours of the drive that neither one of them could remember. What had happened?

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A ghost ship, also known as a phantom ship, is a vessel with no living crew aboard; it may be a fictional ghostly vessel, such as the Flying Dutchman, or a physical derelict found adrift with its crew missing or dead, like the Mary Celeste. But how did they become this way?

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This episode takes a look at what makes some people more attractive to mosquitoes. In addition, we look at the mosquitoes very interesting olfactory system, which doesn't fit the typical 1:1:1 system that we believed was found in almost every organism.

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Today's episode dives into some good luck legends and the meaning behind them. Also if you've never heard of a frog horoscope, boy do we have a treat for you. Enjoy!

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In 1977 a mysterious letter writer turns the town of Circleville Ohio upside down. With threats and secrets the mystery became more and more complicated as death and chaos blew through the town. To this day, the identity of the letter writer is still unknown.

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All around the world, for thousands of years, people of different cultures have had a concept of bad luck. But what is bad luck? Why do people believe in it? And where do these beliefs and rituals about luck come from?

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In this episode we explore the phenomenon of the mad gasser of Mattoon. The alleged gasser was known for going around and gassing people while they were in their homes, however, no traces of chemicals could be found in the entire town. Was it a case of mischievous science? Or the work of a mass hysteria event? Or something more sinister?

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