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THC+ Book Report | The Book of the Damned by Charles Fort

Feb 19, 2026
A wild ride through Charles Fort’s classic collection of odd phenomena and unexplained reports. Strange incidents like stones falling from the sky and other anomalous happenings get spotlighted. The focus is on weird, uncanny events that challenge conventional explanations.
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INSIGHT

This Episode Is A Plus-Member Preview

  • The episode is a preview of THC+ exclusive content focusing on niche, esoteric material.
  • Greg Carlwood frames the book report as part of extended, member-only programming.
ANECDOTE

Masses Of Self-Luminous Objects

  • Fort describes luminous bodies seen through telescopes, sometimes numbering in the millions.
  • Greg cites Reverend W. Reed's six-hour observation of self-luminous objects passing his telescope's field.
ANECDOTE

Unexplained Footprints Discovered

  • Reports include odd footprints too, like unclassifiable clawed footmarks found in Devonshire.
  • Greg mentions diverse phenomena beyond falling objects that Fort compiled.
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