By Erica Young One of the most highly requested topics for Wild and Weird this semester was "hashers." Hashers are members of a group called the Hash House Harriers, who focus on physical fitness and socializing all at the same time. It began in Malaysia in 1938, declined in popularity during World War II, and... Continue Reading →
By Erica Young The historic Blennerhassett Hotel in Parkersburg has been in existence since 1889. It was built specifically for millionaires and was a symbol of luxury for the entire town. In 1979, the Blennerhassett fell victim to a fire that nearly destroyed it, but was restored (and underwent one more restoration in 1986) and... Continue Reading →
By Erica Young The Mountainlair is home to many of WVU students' favorite things. From restaurants to a bowling alley to weekly Up All Night events, there is something for everyone. But behind all that, there's a piece of history that is darker than some would imagine. It has been said that an 8-year-old girl... Continue Reading →
If you enjoyed our post about the mysterious disappearance of the Sodder children, check out our first official podcast! We had our own discussion about the case and our opinions on what happened. https://drive.google.com/a/mix.wvu.edu/file/d/1S8lq1sH-K6FIVbP-UpXJpG0lqGPXzLx2/view?usp=sharing Let us know your thoughts below. What do you think happened to the Sodder children?
By Erica Young: On Christmas Eve of 1945, the Fayetteville home of George and Jennie Sodder and their nine children went up in flames. The parents and four of their children managed to make it out alive, but Maurice (14), Martha (12), Louis (10), Jennie (8), and Betty (6) were still inside. George Sodder tried... Continue Reading →
By Erica Young: What appears to be an ordinary grass hill in Moundsville, West Virginia is actually the largest earthen mound in North America and also the subject of a captivating unsolved mystery. The Grave Creek Mound is 62 feet high and 240 feet in diameter and was first discovered by Nicholas Cresswell in 1775.... Continue Reading →
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