Ep. 212: The Mad Stone

Summer safety tip: if you see a racoon acting drunk during the day, avoid it (and probably call Animal Control). This week, Hannah tells Katy about the legendary Mad Stone that might be able to help you if you ignore that advice, and get bitten by a rabid animal. The girls talk about werewolves, science, more reasons to distrust birds, vaccination efforts, and what to do if you wake up to find a bat in your room. The tangents are plentiful, but the story is a fun one (plus, free medical advice!) So pour your drinks, check your pets' vaccination records, and join us for this tale of Local Lore!Sources: https://www.jstor.org/stable/1498258?seq=9https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/mad-stones-rabies-cure-eerie-feelinghttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rabies#Signs_and_symptomshttps://www.pasteur.fr/en/research-journal/news/history-first-rabies-vaccination-1885https://www.cdc.gov/rabies/specific_groups/veterinarians/potential_exposure.html#:~:text=If%20the%20owner%20is%20unwilling,within%2096%20hours%20of%20exposure.https://countryroadsmagazine.com/art-and-culture/history/the-madstone/Support the showFollow us @thetaleswetellpodcast on Facebook and Instagram, or thetaleswetellpodcast.comSupport us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/join/thetaleswetellpodcast?Click here for merch!