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In today's episode, we delve into the fascinating story of the Fox Sisters, whose playful pranks in the mid-19th century inadvertently ignited the Spiritualist movement. From a small cabin in Hydesville, New York, Kate and Maggie Fox's innocent tricks evolved into a phenomenon that convinced their community they could communicate with the dead. Their story captures the era's blend of innovation, superstition, and the quest for connection beyond the veil.
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