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September 22, 2019
Ron’s Amazing Stories
On Ron’s Amazing Stories this time we have three creepy stories about camping. Sylvia Shults joins us for another round of ghost stories, this time the focus is on animals. She also shares a big surprise for one lucky listener. We end the show with two short tales from author Fredric Brown that are perplexing, to say the least. So, press the play button and enjoy.
Featured Story – The Attack At Ape Cave
Our featured story was sent in by Cordell Burke from Amboy, Washington. It is a frightening tale about his encounter with Bigfoot near the Ape Cave, Mount St. Helens, Washington. It is a complete story with historical backdrops and exciting action.
Ghost Stories With Sylvia – Animals
This time on GSWS Sylvia announces a first! A contest for all listeners. Simply answer a multiple-choice question. The first person with the right answer receives an autographed copy of her new book Fractured Souls. To enter head to ronsamazingstories.com click on the contact tab and answer the following question:
There is a ghost that haunts Punderson Manor House in Geauga County, Ohio. It said to be Lemuel Punderson who settled on the property during the early 1800s. he died under mysterious circumstances by committing suicide. How did he do it?
A: Hang Himself with five silk neckties.
B: Rowing out to the middle of the lake and pulling the plug.
C: Climb into a barrel of wine and drowned himself.
D: Stand in front of the Screaming Eagle Roller Coaster.
Program Note: Sylvia Shults is a Librarian, Author, and Ghost Hunter. She has spent a lifetime in the pursuit of the weird and strange. Her non-fiction works include Ghost of the Illinois River, Fractured Spirits, 44 Years in Darkness, Hunting Demons, The Spirits of Christmas, and her latest release Fractured Souls. All of her books are available on Amazon and you can find out more at WordPress Home Page.
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September 16, 2019
Today I Learned …
Some mice have been genetically engineered to have hearts that glow green every time they beat.
September 9, 2019
Today I Learned …
Centipedes always have an odd number of body segments. (But an even number of feet.)
September 2, 2019
Today I Learned …
Astronauts can cry in space. But with no gravity to pull the tears down their faces, the water just pools into a ball on the astronauts’ cheeks. Even more annoying: No-flow crying “stings a bit”, says astronaut Chris Hadfield. (From Reader’s Digest, February 2019, “Strange But Impossibly True”)
August 26, 2019
Today I Learned …
You can’t hum while holding your nose. (You just tried it, didn’t you? I told you so.) When you hum, air escapes through your nose and resonates to create the sound. It can’t resonate if you’re holding your nostrils shut.
August 22, 2019
Lights Out: Peoria State Hospital Cottage
Oh boy, do I have a treat for you! It’s another episode of Lights Out, your virtual campfire. And we’re going back to the hilltop! The Peoria State Hospital closed in 1973, but it is still a very active place. The Peoria State Hospital Museum is preparing to move into its new, permanent home: one of the cottages that remain on the hilltop. This building is steeped in history, and it even has its own ghost story. Join me for a very special sneak peek inside the building. https://youtu.be/d6nh_4SIabc
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August 19, 2019
Today I Learned …
Sloths can hold their breath longer than dolphins can. Dolphins need air after ten minute, but a swimming sloth can hold its breath for up to forty minutes. Their secret: sloths can slow their heart rate at will, reducing the need for fresh oxygen. (From Reader’s Digest, February 2019, “Strange But Impossibly True”)
August 16, 2019
Book News!
Hello to everyone out there in electron-land! I hope you’re about to kick off a great weekend.
For fans of Fractured Spirits, and those who are waiting oh-so-patiently (or not-so-patiently) for Fractured Souls, I have some news. Someone has already ordered a copy from Amazon — thank you! And I did get a big box of preorder copies to send out to all you wonderful people.
But! When the books arrived, I looked through them, and they had egregious printer’s errors in them. You guys trust me to bring you a quality reading experience, and … this was not it. I’ve contacted the publisher, and we are working hard to fix this, and get you good-looking copies of the book — the book you all deserve.
This means, though, that the copy currently up on Amazon is also … flawed. Again, I got in touch with the publisher, and he says that he can’t make that one an un-book — all he can do is put up a corrected copy when it’s all fixed. Again, as soon as the corrected copy is available, I’ll let you know, and you can then feel free to order from Amazon. (And hey, maybe if you’ve already ordered a wonky copy, it’ll be worth buttloads of money someday! You never know…)
Meanwhile, I have a special gift for you guys. In a couple of weeks, Lights Out will feature a sneak peek into one of the men’s cottages at the PSH, the building that will soon become the permanent home of the Peoria State Hospital Museum. So, enjoy the look into Cottage B1, and I promise to let you know as soon as GOOD copies of Fractured Souls become available. Now go out and get this weekend started!
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August 12, 2019
Today I Learned …
The second got its name for being the second unit of time, after the minute. The Romans called 1/60 of an hour pars minuta prima (first small part), so it was logical that 1/60 of a minute would be called pars minuta secunda (second small part). From Reader’s Digest, February 2019, “Strange But Impossibly True”)
August 5, 2019
Today I Learned …
Scientists believe that wild beehives full of honey provided the energy that early humans needed to develop big brains. Other sweeteners — maple syrup, agave nectar, sugarcane juice — all need to be processed to be used, and that didn’t happen until much later. This means that honey is just as important to human evolution as fire, hunting, and tool use.
