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EPISODE · Oct 29, 2025 · 46 MIN

Episode 9: Dance ‘Til You Drop: The Original TikTok Trend

from Put A Pin In It Podcast · host Brandon & Jessica Harp

Long before TikTok trends and rave culture, there was the summer of 1518 — when a whole town started dancing and just... couldn’t stop. Literally.From cursed saints to toxic bread, we dig into why medieval villagers went full “can’t stop, won’t stop,” and how one woman’s random groove session sparked a mass meltdown that still baffles scientists today.Expect plenty of “Wait, what?!” moments, Brandon’s sarcastic commentary, and Jessica's several rants.🎙️ Put A Pin In It — Wild, weird & wonderful stories from around the world, told with way too many tangents and way too much fun.📌 Subscribe & Follow:Apple | Instagram | [email protected]:History.com - What Was the Dancing Plague of 1518? By Evan AndrewsBBC.com - The people who "danced themselves to death" By Rosalind JanMental Floss - The Strange Origins of 5 Historical Manias By Linda Rodriguez McRobbieOghamArt.com - Samhain: 13 Facts About Halloween's Celtic RootsWake Forest University Press - The Irish Origins of Halloween: Five Fun FactsHistory.com - Samhain - Traditions, Halloween, Wicca

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