Originally published at: In 1891, an unknown criminal began poisoning women in London | Boing Boing
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NOTE: This is the last regular episode of The Futility Closet podcast! They decided to cease production due to health and time problems.
I believe there will be one puzzle episode following this.
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Another fascinating tale - and so very sad.
“Probably no criminal was ever executed in London who had a less pitying mob awaiting his execution.”
Weirdly pronounced Yankistani place names abound. Milan, MI is MILE-un. Nirvana, MI is nur’-VAIN-uh (and most ineptly named). Lake Orion, MI is Lake OR-ee’-un. Versailles, KY is vur-SALES. Moscow, Idaho is MOSS-cow (and the home of The Appaloosa Horse Club).
Great lateral thinking puzzle, as usual.
All needed healing to them. I’m really gonna miss their podcast. 
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me too! i’m really thankful for all the great episodes they’ve done.
coincidentally? the hosts of one of my other favorite podcasts – you’re wrong about – recently went their separate ways.
( excuse me while i tune my radio to pure static – really the best channel on the thing – to cover the sound of my tears. )
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