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Side Stories: Squirrel Stories

2024/11/6
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Key Insights

Why was Peanut the Squirrel euthanized?

Peanut the Squirrel was euthanized after being seized from a New York home during a raid, initially for suspected rabies testing after biting a police officer.

What was the main reason for the raid on Mark Longo's home?

The raid was initially aimed at investigating pornography, not the animals, though the animals were seized and subsequently euthanized.

How did the public react to Peanut the Squirrel's euthanization?

The public reaction was largely negative, with many expressing outrage and setting up a GoFundMe campaign that raised over $200,000 for Peanuts Freedom Farm.

What is 'Peanuts Law' and what does it propose?

Peanuts Law is a proposed humane animal protection act that would impose a 72-hour wait before euthanizing any sanctuary animal, aiming to prevent hasty decisions like Peanut's euthanization.

Why did the UK group 'Federal Postal Court' attempt to abduct a coroner?

The group believed the coroner was involved in a human trafficking ring and planned to arrest and punish him, using fabricated evidence and warrants.

What is quantum grammar and how is it used by sovereign citizens?

Quantum grammar is a form of pseudo-legal jargon used by sovereign citizens to create documents they believe can circumvent legal obligations, often involving complex and nonsensical language constructs.

How did the sighting of UFO lights in 1998 affect the writer's family?

The sighting left a lasting impression on the family, with both parents and children equally confused and scared, and the incident remained a topic of mystery and occasional discussion.

What was the Phoenix Lights incident and how did the governor of Arizona initially respond?

The Phoenix Lights were a large-scale UFO sighting in 1997. The Arizona governor, Fife Symington, mocked the incident publicly with a staged alien arrest but later admitted he saw the lights and couldn't explain them.

Chapters

The story of Peanut the Squirrel, a beloved social media star, who was euthanized by New York State DEC after being seized from a home. The circumstances and reasons behind the euthanization are explored, along with the public's reaction and the implications for animal sanctuaries.
  • Peanut the Squirrel was a popular social media star with nearly 800,000 followers.
  • He was euthanized after biting a police officer during a raid on his owner's home.
  • The owner, Mark Longo, and his wife have an OnlyFans channel, which may have contributed to the raid.
  • A GoFundMe campaign was set up to support Peanut's Freedom Farm, raising over $200,000.

Shownotes Transcript

Henry & Eddie bring you this week's weirdest stories and true crime news starting off with a slew of updates AND THEN the story of the week: beloved internet star Peanut the Squirrel euthanized by New York State DEC, Four UK cult members jailed after storming courthouse with handcuffs in plot to abduct coroner, Listener Stories, and MORE!

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