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Sept. 6, 2019

GT MINI FAILS: Lost Tapes of Apollo 11

The 1969 Moon landing of Apollo 11 was an historic event. NASA "lost" the original tapes of the landing, adding fuel to the fire of conspiracy theorists and their claim that the Moon landing was a hoax. Support Ghost Town …

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Sept. 4, 2019

65: Qantas Bomb Hoax of 1971

In 1971, Australia's Qantas Airlines was part of an elaborate extortion attempt that turned out to be hoax. Support Ghost Town on Patreon Follow Ghost Town on Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adc...

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Aug. 30, 2019

GT MINI FAILS: Balloonfest '86

A publicity stunt for charity wreaked havoc in 1986 Cleveland. Support Ghost Town on Patreon Follow Ghost Town on Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Aug. 28, 2019

64: Circleville Letters Mystery

The small town of Circleville, OH is home to an unsolved mystery involving a letter writing campaign that lead to secrets revealed...and death. Support Ghost Town on Patreon Follow Ghost Town on Instagram Learn more about you...

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Aug. 23, 2019

GT MINI FAILS: Y2K Scare

At the stroke of midnight, day one of year 2000, society was predicted to crumble. The panic caused by the "Millennium Bug" or the "Y2K Scare" turned out to be very anti-climactic. Support Ghost Town on Patreon Follow Ghost T...

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Aug. 21, 2019

63: Disco Demolition Night

In 1979 Chicago, a publicity stunt involving radio and baseball drove another nail into the coffin of disco. Support Ghost Town on Patreon Follow Ghost Town on Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/ad...

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Aug. 16, 2019

GT MINI FAILS: The Atkins Diet

The Atkins Diet was revolutionary. This revolution however ended up in bankruptcy. Support Ghost Town on Patreon Follow Ghost Town on Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Aug. 14, 2019

62: House of Special Purpose

The Ipatiev House aka The House of Special Purpose was to home Russian royalty, and where the Romanov's met their bloody fate. Support Ghost Town on Patreon Follow Ghost Town on Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Vis...

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Aug. 9, 2019

GT MINI FAILS: Jimmy Soul

In 1963 Jimmy Soul had a hit with the controversial song "If You Wanna Be Happy". What became of him after that is bit of a mystery. Support Ghost Town on Patreon Follow Ghost Town on Instagram Learn more about …

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Aug. 7, 2019

61: Legends Resort / The Playboy Hotel

The Legends Resort / The Playboy Hotel in Vernon, NJ has a history. It's story begins as the Playboy Hotel, then a slow decline over the years... Support Ghost Town on Patreon Follow Ghost Town on Instagram Learn more about …

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Aug. 2, 2019

GT MINI FAILS: Disneyland's Opening Day

Day one of Disneyland was a disaster. Support Ghost Town on Patreon Follow Ghost Town on Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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July 31, 2019

60: House of Death

This haunted New York City residence has had some famous occupants. However the case of tenants Joel Steinberg and Hedda Nussbaum is one of the most notorious true crimes the city has ever seen. Support Ghost Town on Patreon ...

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July 26, 2019

GT MINI FAILS: McDonald’s Arch Deluxe

In the mid 1990's, McDonald's took a big hit with the disastrous Arch Deluxe. Support Ghost Town on Patreon Follow Ghost Town on Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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July 24, 2019

59: Island of the Dolls

On an island near Mexico City, the ghost of a drowned girl drove one man to create an island filled with dolls. Support Ghost Town on Patreon Follow Ghost Town on Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm...

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July 19, 2019

GT MINI FAILS: Lawn Chair Larry

In 1982 Larry Walters, better known as "Lawn Chair Larry", took flight in the most unconventional and dangerous way possible. Support Ghost Town on Patreon Follow Ghost Town on Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visi...

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July 17, 2019

58: Woodstock '99

The 30th anniversary of the original Woodstock festival ended the nineties on a very chaotic and dangerous note. Support Ghost Town on Patreon Follow Ghost Town on Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.f...

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July 10, 2019

57: The Lululemon Murder

The story of after hours murder at a Bethesda, MD Lululemon store in 2011 went from bad to worse in the most savage way possible. Support Ghost Town on Patreon Follow Ghost Town on Instagram Learn more about your ad …

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July 3, 2019

56: The Zeta Reticuli UFO Abduction

On September 19th, 1961, Barney and Betty Hill claimed to be abducted by aliens in Portsmouth, NH. "The Barney and Betty Incident" was the first public account of an alien abduction. Support Ghost Town on Patreon Follow Ghost...

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June 26, 2019

55: The Northridge Earthquake

25 years ago the San Fernando Valley was the epicenter of one of the most devastating earthquakes in history. We discuss the Northridge Earthquake, including a first hand account of what it was like to be in the heart of …

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June 19, 2019

53: Villisca Axe Murders

On the evening of June 10, 1912, and the morning of June 11, 1912, the town of Villisca, Iowa fell prey to murder by axe. What is now commonly known as the Villisca Axe Murders is currently unsolved, and there …

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June 12, 2019

52: The Integratron

The Integratron may be located in Landers, CA, but the blueprint to build the sound bath came from aliens. Support Ghost Town on Patreon Follow Ghost Town on Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adch...

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June 5, 2019

51: Tompkins Square Park Riot

The Tompkins Square Park Riot of 1988 was a true class war fighting the gentrification of New York City's East Village. Support Ghost Town on Patreon Follow Ghost Town on Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit mega...

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May 29, 2019

50: Massacre at the Taliesin Estate

Frank Lloyd Wright's Taliesin estate is an architectural marvel. It's was also home to a massacre. Support Ghost Town on Patreon Follow Ghost Town on Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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May 22, 2019

49: Eastern State Penitentiary

Philadelphia's Eastern State Penitentiary was ahead of it's time, and a model for prisons around the world. It was home to some infamous criminals, and provided the backdrop to more than a few iconic movies, music videos, and...

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