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Before Halloween became a whirlwind of candy and costumes, October 30th carried a very different energy—one of mischief, unpredictability, and sometimes outright chaos. Known as Mischief Night, it was a time for kids and teens to bend the rules, egg houses, tip outhouses, and drape trees in toilet paper. From Detroit’s notorious Devil’s Night to Northern New Jersey’s playful Goosey Night and Pennsylvania’s quiet pranks, each region added its own flavor to the tradition.

Mischief Night wasn’t just playful—it reflected the societal shifts of industrialization, urbanization, and the rise of youthful independence. While some pranks stayed harmless, others escalated into property damage and unrest, prompting community responses like Detroit’s Angel’s Night and nationwide campaigns to redirect energy toward safer, child-friendly Halloween festivities.

Over time, Halloween was transformed from chaos to candy: trick-or-treating, community parties, and commercialized celebrations replaced roaming pranks. Yet Mischief Night hasn’t disappeared—it’s evolved. From subtle neighborhood antics to viral social media stunts, the impulse for playful rebellion remains, now streaming straight to phones and screens.

Join us as we explore the wild history of October 30th, the pranks that shocked communities, and the traditions that linger quietly today. Mischief Night proves that the line between harmless fun and something darker is always thinner than you think—and maybe a little more mischievous than you remember.

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Halloween is the season where imagination and anxiety collide—and nothing captures that better than urban legends. From poisoned candy and razor-filled apples to haunted houses no one escapes, these modern folklore tales reflect our deepest fears and cultural panics. In this episode, we’ll unravel the strange history of Halloween scares: the “Candyman” case that made parents inspect every treat, the rise of razor blade myths, and even the Satanic Panic that turned black cats into supposed ritual targets. We’ll also dive into classics like Bloody Mary, The Hook, and the Babysitter and the Man Upstairs—stories that endure because they’re just believable enough to send a chill down your spine. Halloween isn’t just about costumes and candy—it’s about the stories we tell, the fears we share, and the legends that refuse to die.

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Throughout history, societies have invented cruel and creative ways to punish, control, and humiliate. From the infamous ducking stool—used to silence “scolds” and shame the accused in public squares—to the horrifying Brazen Bull, where victims roasted alive inside a bronze beast, these devices reveal both the brutality and psychology of past justice systems.

In this episode of Info On The Go, we explore some of the most notorious torture and execution devices:

• Public Humiliation Tools – Ducking stools, scold’s bridles, and shrew’s fiddles designed to shame more than injure.
• Medieval Machines of Pain – The rack, the head crusher, the thumbscrew, and the scavenger’s daughter.
• Execution Horrors – The breaking wheel, crucifixion, garrote, and even the debated Iron Maiden.
• At Sea & Abroad – Punishments like keelhauling that brought terror to sailors.
• Psychological Torture – From Chinese water torture to mock executions and solitary confinement.

We’ll not only describe how these devices worked, but also examine why they were used—whether to extract confessions, instill fear, or maintain authority through spectacle. Some were real, others exaggerated or misunderstood, but all left lasting marks on history and culture.

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