It’s a Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood

All week, host Kelly McEvers surfaces some of her favorite episodes from the archive. Here's today's story: One of the many objects that went down with the ship during the sinking of the Titanic was a beautiful, jewel-encrusted edition of a poetry book called the “Rubaiyat of Oma ...  Show more

Alton, Illinois has been called the most haunted small town in America. It’s a place where practically every building has its own ghost story, from an old penitentiary, an eroding island, and even an old 1920s resort. And bubbling underneath all this lore is the fascinating histo ...  Show more

Curious things often come from unusual locations. Let's take a tour!

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Let's discuss some rather curious people and their unusual creations.Join our Patreon for ad-free episodes!: https://www.patreon.com/grimandmildSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 

We're back with more listener voicemails. You shared stories about hidden things — what you kept from others, or what others kept from you. Surprises under trucks, and secrets hidden under soil. Leave us a voicemail at 702-706-TALK, or email us at podcast@storycorps.org.See pcm.a ...  Show more

Curiosities are floating all around us. Come aboard and see for yourself!

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