THE FIRST BABY BORN IN SPACE! | 10 #RetroRadio Stories! EP0267 #WeirdDarkness
Weird Darkness: Stories of the Paranormal, Supernatural, Legends, Lore, Mysterious, Macabre, Unsolved
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Why did Velma marry Robert, despite their significant age difference?
Velma married Robert primarily for his wealth, believing that financial security was a better foundation for marriage than love. She also believed Robert's heart condition and planned travels to unhealthy regions would make her a wealthy widow relatively soon.
Why did Robert want to marry Velma?
Robert claimed to love Velma for her beauty and the vitality she brought into his life, despite their age gap.
What was the 'Test of the Bitter Water'?
The 'Test of the Bitter Water' was a tribal ritual used to determine guilt or innocence, particularly in cases of infidelity. The accused drank from a spring; if guilty, they believed the water would kill them.
Why was Velma accused of infidelity, and what were her options?
Chief Araya accused Velma of infidelity based on her attire and her dancing with Dennis. She could drink the bitter water to prove her innocence, refuse and be stoned to death, or leave with her Aunt Rose and likely lose Robert's fortune.
What ultimately happened to Velma and Robert?
Velma drank the bitter water and died, seemingly from psychological factors like fear or guilt. Robert died a week later from the shock of Velma's death. His $5 million fortune went to a research foundation, with only a small bequest to Velma.
Why did John Woolfolk stay at the seemingly deserted cove?
Initially, Woolfolk felt uneasy about the cove but decided to stay for a couple of days to make repairs to his boat, as suggested by his crew member, Halvard.
What was the source of Millie's fear?
Millie was afraid of Nicholas, the family's servant, who was a wanted murderer. He threatened to harm her and her father if she revealed his secret or left with Woolfolk.
What happened to Litchfield Stopes?
Litchfield, Millie's father, was killed by Nicholas after he defended Millie from Nicholas's attack.
How did Millie escape the island and what happened to Halvard and Nicholas?
Woolfolk rescued Millie. Halvard was mortally wounded by Nicholas in a struggle on the pier. Millie then took the wheel and steered the boat through the dangerous passage, saving herself and Woolfolk. Nicholas was left behind.
Why was Lieutenant Alice Britton staying on Space Station One?
Lieutenant Britton was staying on Space Station One because she was pregnant and it was deemed too dangerous for her to return to Earth in a rocket due to the high g-forces involved.
What unexpected event caused concern for Lieutenant Britton's premature delivery?
A small meteorite struck the space station, causing Lieutenant Britton to experience a loss of air pressure and go into premature labor.
Why was there no incubator available for the premature baby?
The space station wasn't equipped with an incubator as a premature birth wasn't anticipated. Ordering and shipping supplies was costly and only essential equipment was kept on board.
How was the incubator problem solved?
Lieutenant Britton realized that the space station itself functioned like a giant incubator, with individual, self-sustaining compartments. Major James then isolated a room, adjusted the temperature and oxygen levels, creating a makeshift incubator.
Why was the baker taken by the Gestapo?
The baker was taken because he physically resembled Adolf Hitler, and the Nazis planned to use him as a decoy after surgically altering his face.
What was the baker's experience after the surgery?
After the surgery, the baker was trained to impersonate Hitler in public appearances and speeches, experiencing the power and adulation associated with the role.
What ultimately happened to the baker?
As the war turned against Germany, the baker was left behind in Berlin. He was found, his face destroyed, by the Russians after the fall of Berlin and left "without a face."
What was the message Janet Boyce received from the flying saucer?
The message spoke of an unspeakable loneliness that needed to be shared, stating, "There is, in certain living souls, a quality of loneliness unspeakable. So great it must be shared as company is shared by lesser beings. Such a loneliness is mine. So know by this, that in immensity, there is one lonelier than you."
Why did Janet refuse to reveal the message?
Janet refused to reveal the message because it was personal and she believed no one would understand. She felt that people only wanted to exploit her for potential weapons or alien technology, not to address the issue of loneliness.
How did Jason Benaitis find Janet after her release from prison?
Benaitis tracked Janet down by tracing the flowers she sent her mother for her birthday. Although her mother refused to speak to him, she revealed Janet's location.
What was the significance of the model boat, the Anitra, in Trondheim Cathedral?
The Anitra was a model boat hung in the cathedral by Anitra Anders, Professor Anders' first wife, as a prayer for protection before a sailing trip with her husband, from which she never returned.
Why did the boat appear in Dr. James's study and later at the funeral?
The boat's appearances suggest a paranormal pursuit of Professor Anders, possibly driven by the spirit of his deceased wife or another person seeking revenge for her suspected murder.
What was Mrs. Vickers's belief about her daughter's death?
Mrs. Vickers believed that Professor Anders, her daughter Caroline's husband, had murdered Caroline, just as she suspected he had murdered his first wife.
What was the final fate of Professor Anders?
After Mrs. Vickers threw the burning boat into the river, Anders fell into the water while trying to retrieve it and drowned. He cried out the name “Anitra” before disappearing.
Why did Ellie stay late at the linen mill the night of the concert?
Ellie stayed late to cover for Alice, allowing her to attend the parish concert where she was scheduled to sing.
What happened to Alice at the linen mill?
Alice fell down the stairs at the mill and died, likely breaking her neck. The accident prevented her from ever achieving her dream of singing on the London stage.
- Velma marries Robert for his wealth, believing he has a heart condition and won't live long.
- Aunt Rose disapproves, advocating for marrying for love and not money.
- Velma's plan backfires as Robert lives longer than expected, leading to her unhappiness and affair.
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