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E112 The Age of Flurida and a Florida Man Floriscope

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Mar 24, 2019
The hosts share wild tales from their trip to Florida, complete with a flu scare. A chilling ghost story unfolds about the Fort Garry Hotel, revealing eerie hauntings and infamous room 202. Then, dive into the dark saga of Judy Buenoano, the notorious Florida Black Widow, notorious for her cunning crimes and deadly arsenic poisonings. Updates on relationships add a personal touch, keeping things lively and engaging.
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ANECDOTE

Em's Florida Flu Episode

  • Em described a severe 24-hour illness in Florida that included night terrors and temporary vision loss.
  • She called it a wild episode and joked it inspired the episode title "The Age of Flu-rida."
INSIGHT

Luxury Origins Contrast With Hauntings

  • The Fort Garry Hotel began as a self-contained luxury built by the railway in 1913 with private bathrooms and many amenities.
  • Its original grandeur contrasts sharply with later reports of widespread hauntings and strange phenomena.
ANECDOTE

Recurring Room Disturbances

  • Guests report classic haunting signs at the Fort Garry: figures at bed-ends, moaning, furniture dragging, and responsive knocks on walls.
  • Many phenomena stop when observed, and everyday noises like glass clinking feel especially eerie to witnesses.
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