Stuff You Should Know Short Stuff: Two Scary True Shorties!
Oct 30, 2024
Josh and Chuck explore two chilling true stories that will send shivers down your spine. A family's renovation uncovers shocking secrets that transform their home into a site of horror. Delve into the realm of Pennsylvania Dutch powwow magic, revealing unusual healing practices and eerie artifacts. Discover the dark tale of John Blymeyer, a murderer entwined with a cursed spell book, and be captivated by the haunting saga of 'The Watcher' stalking a couple in their dream home, leaving them in a state of fear and paranoia.
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Powwow House
- The Breizius family found animal carcasses, bones, spices, and artifacts wrapped in old newspapers within their Pennsylvania home's walls.
- Locals explained this as "powwow," a form of Pennsylvania Dutch magic used for protection.
Powwow Origins
- Powwow, rooted in Pennsylvania Dutch country, uses Christian elements alongside folk magic and healing.
- The practice stems from an 1820 German book, "The Long Lost Friend," later associated with a murder.
Dark History
- In 1928, "The Long Lost Friend" was found with murderer John Blymeyer, who believed he was cursed.
- Blymeyer killed and mutilated his neighbor, Nellie Knoll, attempting to break the curse.
