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The episode explores a mysterious large serpent that appeared in Peninsula, Ohio in 1944.

Back in the summer of 1944, the tiny village of Peninsula, Ohio, was surprised to find itself under the spell of a very large—and out of place—serpent. One Strange Thing: True Paranormal Mysteries explores the archives of the unexplained, blending rigorous historical research with a wry, skeptical wit to investigate true supernatural stories and baffling mysteries that made headlines. Dive into our Episode Mystery Archive — a curated, topic-organized source for documented hauntings, UFO sightings, cryptids, folklore, and bizarre true mysteries. Check it out here ! https://www.onestrangethingpodcast.com/episodes-by-topic-mystery-archive This story originally appeared as Premium-only Episode 43.  Hosted and Written by Laurah Norton Researched by Anna Luria and Laurah Norton  Produced and Engineered by Maura Currie Get 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you go to joindeleteme.com/STRANGE and use promo code STRANGE at checkout!  We work with Amplitude Media Partners (AMP) to power our advertising and grow with the right sponsors. Contact AMP with any ad inquiries; sales@amplitudemediapartners.com.  Sources on our website: https://www.onestrangethingpodcast.com/…

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