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Ruminations of What's Shaking with Shaner

Ruminations
Thoughts about specific topics and peppered with some wild ass guesses.


The Disappearance of Flight 19 & the Mysteries of the Bermuda Triangle
The Bermuda Triangle, spanning the area between Miami, Bermuda, and Puerto Rico, has long been associated with mysterious disappearances of ships and aircraft. Among these incidents, the loss of Flight 19 in December 1945 remains one of the most compelling and enduring mysteries. Despite decades of investigation, its true fate continues to elude us, fueling speculation about the region’s dangerous reputation—whether rooted in natural phenomena, technological failures, or para
Nov 23 min read
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Sleepy Hollow: America’s First Ghost Story and the Birth of Folklore Noir
In the shadowy glens of upstate New York, where mist coils around ancient trees and whispers of the supernatural drift through the air, Washington Irving planted the seeds of American gothic fiction. The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, published in 1820, isn’t just a ghost story—it’s a cultural artifact, a satire, and a mythic blueprint for generations of storytellers. The Tale at a Glance Set in the bewitched village of Sleepy Hollow near Tarrytown, the story follows Ichabod Crane
Oct 232 min read
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A burned finger, the salmon of knowledge, & the heart of Fafnir.
Mythology tells us that mystical powers can be obtained through sucking a burned finger!
Jul 24, 20205 min read
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Whose soul is trapped in the magic mirror?
Today in many households, if a member dies, they cover all mirrors to prevent the deceased's soul from being trapped in a mirror.
Jul 19, 20207 min read
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