Carolina Curiosities - Strange Tarheel History

Di: Travis McGaha & Jack Blackwood
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  • North Carolina has a long rich history full of odd, weird, and downright strange happenings. In this podcast in about 5 minuets learn about an aspect of North Carolina's rich history that the history books forgot! Great for North Carolina Natives, and new transplants to the state to understand their "State of existence".
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  • The Mystery of The Baffling Blue People of Appalachia

    The Mystery of The Baffling Blue People of Appalachia
    Dec 26 2024

    The Baffling Blue People of Appalachia: Unveiling a Centuries-Old Mystery

    Join Jack Blackwood on Carolina Curiosities as he explores the enigmatic tale of the Fugate family, known as the Blue People of Appalachia. Discover how a rare genetic condition called methemoglobinemia turned their skin blue, baffling both locals and scientists for over a century. Learn how medical breakthroughs in the 20th century finally provided answers and a solution, turning a folklore-like story into a fascinating case study in genetics and isolation.

    00:00 Introduction to the Blue People of Appalachia
    00:45 The Fugate Family's Origins
    01:29 Understanding Methemoglobinemia
    01:56 The Spread of the Blue Skin Trait
    02:20 Local Legends and Superstitions
    02:50 Scientific Investigation Begins
    03:35 Dr. Cawein's Breakthrough
    04:04 The Legacy of the Blue Fugates
    04:47 Conclusion and Takeaways
    04:56 Podcast Outro
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    5 min

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