The Ancient and Esoteric Order of the Jackalope

She was one of the most prolific con artists the world has ever seen... Even though she wasn't even very good at it. This week, it's the story that refuses to end, the life and times of Ann O'Delia Diss Debar! Links, references and more at https://order-of-the-jackalope.com/spirit-princess/ Follow us on twitter, tumblr, instagram and reddit @orderjackalope.

In 1923, a plane flew over downtown Pittsburgh, dropped Baby Ruth candy bars on the crowd below, and caused widespread panic... or did it? Click on through to find out! Resources, links and more on our website at https://order-of-the-jackalope.com/death-from-above-by-chocolate/

In 1910, professional hockey was in chaos and a deranged millionaire tried to buy his way to the Stanley Cup. It... did not turn out the way he expected. Transcript, sources, links and more at https://order-of-the-jackalope.com/rising-to-the-top/ Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Tumblr @orderjackalope.

The Harmony Society managed to survive the death of its founder, but could it survive the twin ravages of time and greed? Sources, references, and more on our website at https://order-of-the-jackalope.com/that-no-man-take-thy-crown/

An unusual cemetery leads us to the story of the Harmony Society (1803-1905), the richest communists in the world, and the saga of their rise and fall. Transcription, sources, links and more at https://order-of-the-jackalope.com/hold-fast-what-thou-hast/

In 1974, Herbert Lee Washington was the fastest man alive... but could he turn raw speed into a professional baseball career? The astonishing story of baseball's "designated runner!" Transcript and sources available at https://order-of-the-jackalope.com/hurricane-coming-through/

The story of the "weeping icon" has it all - a 102-year-old flying nun, the Gulf War, armed robbery, John Gotti, religious schism, and insurance fraud. Hear the amazing truth in this week's episode, "Goodnight, Irene!" Transcript, references and more at https://order-of-the-jackalope.com/goodnight-irene/

Was Bebe Rebozo the most kindest, generous man you'd ever know, or a fiend who combined the worst aspects of Rasputin and Al Capone? Transcript, references, and more at https://order-of-the-jackalope.com/be-my-bebe/

Would you trade your house for a rock? Before you say no, keep this in mind: it's a really really nice rock! (Script, references and more at https://order-of-the-jackalope.com/cold-hard-cash/ )

Is Constantin Brâncuși's "Bird in Space" a masterpiece, or just a hunk of polished bronze? Incredibly, this turned out to be a question for the courts! A transcript of this episode is available at  https://order-of-the-jackalope.com/ the-brouhaha /

They called the Glutton of Glands, the Monster without Makeup, the Brute, the Creeper. You can call him anything you want, but his friends called him Rondo. A transcript of this episode is available on our website at  https://order-of-the-jackalope.com/ monster-without-a-mask /

What happens when a tiny country tries to fight out of its weight class? Well, it might just be the shortest war in history... See show notes, transcript and references at:  https://order-of-the-jackalope.com/ microaggression /

He may have had the worst nickname in baseball, but "Ugly" Johnny Dickshot (1910-1997) was more than just a pretty face. He was also a pretty bad player! Transcript and references available at https://order-of-the-jackalope.com/the-ugliest-man-in-baseball/

He was one of the most celebrated war heroes of his day, and almost totally forgotten today. We explore the life of Charles Vernon Gridley (1844-1898). Transcript of the episode available at https://order-of-the-jackalope.com/he-fired-when-ready/

The jackalope was created by Douglas Herrick in 1932 when he enhanced a stuffed rabbit with a set of deer antlers. It's a nice little tale. But is it true? Transcript of the episode available at https://order-of-the-jackalope.com/the-jackalope/

A journey of a thousand miles starts with a single step... and sometimes with a book pilfered from grandma's house. Or maybe Aunt Paula's house. Transcript of the episode available at https://order-of-the-jackalope.com/strange-stories-amazing-facts/