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The Red Treehouse is dedicated to my Dad. I love you, Pop. Walk into the bathroom, dim the lights, stare into the mirror, and say, "Bloody Mary" three times. Then, pay close attention. Who--or what--do you see? Join me as we explore the scary Bloody Mary urban legend--is it real or nothing more than an outsized story? Join me in The Red Treehouse to find out! Follow The Red Treehouse: TikTok/Instagram/Threads/YouTube: @redtreehousepod Email: [email protected] Music: Into the Dark by Shakibhasansayed Sad Rap Beat by Defekt Maschine Sources: https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/22603-eisoptrophobia-fear-of-mirrors https://bigthink.com/neuropsych/this-optical-illusion-plays-tricks-on-your-brain/#:~:text=Why%20do%20we%20some%20times,eyes%20away%20after%20a%20while. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/making-sense-chaos/201408/monsters-in-the-mirror-no-really-literal-monsters https://www.forbes.com/sites/scotttravers/2026/04/19/why-are-humans-afraid-of-the-dark-an-evolutionary-biologist-explains-the-ancient-fear-we-cant-shake/ https://www.ebsco.com/research-starters/sports-and-leisure/bloody-mary-folklore https://www.hauntedrooms.co.uk/the-bloody-mary-legend Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices