Michelle is here and we are diving into the factual history behind the events of the Salem Witch Trials, starting with the now out-of-print Chick Tract that's the most historically accurate one I've ever read. In today's Culty History lesson, we discuss "spectral evidence", the impact of accusations, and the underlying motives of land disputes, while drawing parallels between the trials and modern societal fears. Throughout our chat, we emphasize the cyclical nature of mass hysteria events and the importance of understanding history so we are not doomed to repeat it.But first, the McRib is back and we need to talk about it.Show Notes<a href="https://mcriblocator.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">McRibLocator.com</a><a href="https://www.the-sun.com/money/15475199/mcdonalds-mcrib-sandwich-menu-sold-out-return/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Furious McDonald’s fans erupt after cult classic McRib sells out within hours of return</a><a href="https://www.chowhound.com/1725216/how-mcrib-cult-classic/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">How McDonald's McRib Became A Cult Classic</a><a href="https://www.chick.com/products/tract?stk=1078&ue=d" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Chick Tract of the Week! : Satan Comes to Salem</a> (Out of Print)Sources:<a href="https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/a-brief-history-of-the-salem-witch-trials-175162489/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">A Brief History of the Salem Witch Trials</a><a href="https://www.worldhistory.org/Salem_Witch_Trials" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">World </a><a href="https://history.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">History.org</a><a href="https://www.worldhistory.org/Salem_Witch_Trials" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> - Salem Witch Trials</a><a href="https://history.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">History.com</a><a href="https://www.history.com/articles/salem-witch-trials" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> - Salem Witch Trials</a><a href="https://salem.lib.virginia.edu/home.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Salem Witch Trials Documentary Archive and Transcription Project</a><a href="https://www.salem.org/salem-witch-trials/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Salem Witch Trials of 1692</a><a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@marcojwilliams/video/7557009452063296823" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Truth About the Salem Witch Trials</a> (TikTok)<a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@leahsause/video/7556821916963687694" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">What Caused the Salem Witch Crisis? 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