Behind the Scenes Minis: Pistols and Candy Corn
Summary
This episode explores the 1823 murder of Maria Corder, highlighting the chaotic legal proceedings, the dispute over evidence, and the tragic social context of the victim's life. The discussion also covers the discovery of books bound in human skin from the perpetrator's collection. Shifting to the history of candy, the hosts detail the Mars family's secretive legacy, Frank Mars's business rivalry with other confectioners, and the evolution of the Mars bar.
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