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We are headed back to Japan for the 2011 Tōhoku earthquake, tsunami, and the Fukushima nuclear meltdown. It is a harrowing tale of sudden destruction, loss of life, loss of land, and survival. One disaster after another while trying to save half of Japan from becoming the next Chernobyl. Jessica walks us through the chain of events and the state of those areas today, including the many spirits that roam the beaches and coastal towns searching for answers and closure. 
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Sources:
Parry, Richard L. (2018, October 9). Ghosts of the Tsunami: Death and Life in Japan’s Disaster Zone. Picador Paper.
Margaritoff, M. (2020, October 16). Inside the Disturbing Legend of the ‘Tsunami Spirits’ That Have Haunted Japan Ever Since Its 2011 Disaster. Tsunami Spirits: The Ghosts Haunting Japan's Disaster Zone (allthatsinteresting.com)
Fukushima Central Television. (2022, March 12). Fukushima Workers Tell the Harrowing Story of How They Tamed One of the World’s Worst Nuclear Disasters. Fukushima Workers Tell The Harrowing Story Of How They Tamed One Of The World's Worst Nuclear Disasters | HuffPost Latest News
Parry, Richard L. (2017, August 24). The School Beneath the Wave: The Unimaginable Tragedy of Japan’s Tsunami. The school beneath the wave: the unimaginable tragedy of Japan’s tsunami | Tsunamis | The Guardian
Wikipedia. (n.d.). 2011 Tohoku earthquake and tsunami. 2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami - Wikipedia
 

This week, Kendra is bringing you the tragic story of a Florida murder carried out by one of the most despicable organizations out there, the KKK. We go into our ugly past here in America that sadly wasn’t all too long ago.
In 1951, on Christmas Day, Harry & Hariette were ruthlessly bombed in their own home. The reason? Because Harry T. Moore had been advocating for the rights of African Americans in his home state of Florida. What was he fighting for? He simply wanted them to be treated as equal citizens in the South with voting rights and equal pay for the same work performed by White Americans. Oh yeah, and could they please stop lynching innocent black men for made-up crimes? Police brutality towards black men was so rampant in Florida at this time and many believed the KKK was actively involved with law enforcement. 
Harry was a brave man who stood up for human rights and was a catalyst for the larger Civil Rights movement that would take off after his death. Let’s honor his legacy and make sure the work he did is not forgotten!__________
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Sources:
PBS. Freedom Never Dies - The Legacy of Harry T. Moore. 2000.
Marquette, Gregory. The Bomb Heard Around the World. 2020. Topcast II Production Publishing.
Spivey, WIlliam. Sheriff Willis V. McCall and His 28-Year Reign of Terror. Medium. Aug 1, 2023.

It’s that time of year! The holidays are in full swing, but have you ever stopped to wonder how it all came to be? Where did Santa come from? There is a darker side to our beloved holiday traditions. Today we are going back in time to explore the inspiration for Jolly Ol’ St. Nick and his evil counterpart, Krampus! Let’s kick off this season with a little holiday history. For many, coal in their stockings was not the punishment for being a naughty boy or girl. They had to worry about beatings, death, and eternal damnation. Christmas has come a long way! And by the way, Happy Krampus Day! 
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Sources:
Handwerk, B. (2022, December 17). Saint Nicholas to Santa: The Surprising Origins of Mr. Claus. Saint Nicholas to Santa: The Surprising Origins of Mr. Claus | National Geographic
Wikipedia. (n.d.). Sinterklaas. Sinterklaas - Wikipedia
Wikipedia. (n.d.). Krampus. Krampus - Wikipedia
Saint Nicholas and Krampus: The History of the Popular Companions Who Reward and Punish Children during the Christmas Season. (2019, January 6). Charles Rivers Editors.

Sorry Lab Rats! The universe did not have an episode in the cards for us this week! We are very sad to break our streak, but we promise to be back next week with a new exciting episode! Sick kiddos take priority :)
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In 2013, the nation was shocked to hear that 3 women, Michelle Knight, Amanda Berry and Gina DeJesus, who had been missing for between 9-11 years were found in Cleveland, Ohio in the home of Ariel Castro, a 53-year-old recently fired school bus driver. Alongside these 3 women was a 6-year-old girl that had been born to Amanda Berry while she had been held captive. 
The details coming from the women about what their life had been like while living in Ariel’s House of Horrors was truly disturbing. We will discuss factors such as what would drive Ariel to capture and abuse these 3 girls for so long, how the three girls banded together to survive the unthinkable and how they have rebuilt their lives after spending many tragic years trapped inside his house. 
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Sources:
Glatt, John (2015). The Lost Girls: The True Story of the Cleveland Abductions and the Incredible Rescue of Michelle Knight, Amanda Berry, and Gina DeJesus. London: Macmillan. ISBN 978-1250036360.
Berry, Amanda; DeJesus, Gina; Jordan, Mary; Sullivan, Kevin (2015). Hope: A Memoir of Survival in Cleveland. London: Penguin. ISBN 978-0698178953.
Knight, Michelle; Burford, Michelle (2014). Finding Me: A Decade of Darkness, a Life Reclaimed: a Memoir of the Cleveland Kidnappings. New York: Weinstein Books. ISBN 978-1602862579.

We are back for our 4th volume of Lab Reports with four new listener stories to share including a call from the other side, a possible skinwalker encounter, the Multiverse and an escape from being trafficked. Listen now to hear these intriguing tales!
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This week, Jessica brings us another cult - Heaven’s Gate! Not your normal 1970’s cult. There was abstinence from all things, spiritual ascension, unwavering devotion, lots of camping, and suicide. And what made this cult stand out compared to some others of the time? Aliens and UFOs! 
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Sources:
Heaven’s Gate: The 17 Steps. (1976, November). The 17 Steps (Behavioral Guidelines) (heavensgate.com)
Tweel, C. (2020, December 3). Heaven’s Gate: The Cult of Cults. CNN Original Studios. 
Wikipedia. (n.d.). Heaven’s Gate (religious group).. Heaven's Gate (religious group) - Wikipedia
Barcella, L. (2022, March 15). Heaven’s Gate, 25 Years Later: Remembering 38 People Who Died with Cult Leader. Heaven's Gate, 25 Years Later: Remembering Lives Lost in Cult (people.com)

Happy Halloween Lab Rats!
We have another spooky season themed episode for you today. Kendra takes us back to the ancient times to uncover the true origins of Halloween, the Celtic festival of the dead, AKA Samhain (pronounced Sow-Inn). Let’s talk Celtic mythology, Druids, fire festivals, rituals and all the creepy creatures that may come around on this special night. 
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Email us with any questions, suggestions or listener stories @ lucidlabpodcast@gmail.com __________Sources:
https://druidry.org/druid-way/teaching-and-practice/druid-festivals/samhain-festival
https://www.history.com/topics/holidays/samhain
https://www.worldhistory.org/Samhain/
https://irishexperiencetours.com/2021/10/13/halloween-and-the-celtic-festival-of-samhain/
https://www.irishamericanmom.com/the-celtic-festival-of-samhain/
https://www.worldhistory.org/article/1456/history-of-halloween/
https://specifipedia.com/the-legends-of-samhain-the-strange-adventure-of-nera/
https://www.ireland-information.com/irish-mythology/tlachtga-irish-legend.html
https://www.theirishroadtrip.com/irish-mythological-creatures/
 
http://gotireland.com/category/visitor-posts/irish-faerie-folk-series/