Weird Island

Weird Rhode Island

Small state, big on the weird! Weird Island brings you some of the strangest stories you probably haven’t heard before, all originating in little Rhode Island. Maybe you’re a true crime fan, but you’re burning out on the binges and looking to shake things up. Well, look no further! We’ll bring you unsolved mysteries, conspiracy theories, weird history and even some MURDER (no need to completely leave your comfort zone). Join us as we uncover some strange stories from the smallest state.

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Weird Island

Episodes (75)

Apr 27, 2025 73. FOOD: The Newport Man Who Ate… Tomatoes?
Feb 22, 2025 72. DAREDEVILS: Sam Patch
Dec 19, 2024 71. HOUSES: Octagon Houses

Weird Island

Apr 27, 2025
32¼ minutes
30 MB

Episode Description: While today, tomatoes are one of the most commonly consumed vegetables in the United States, that wasn’t always the case. For much of history, tomatoes were not only ignored, but feared. So, what changed? And is it possible a Newport man played a role in introducing the tomato into the American diet? Episode Source Material - Michel Felice Corne Cornè House - Atlas ObscuraMichele Felice Cornè - WikipediaMichel Felice Corne, Summer Exhibit 1972February Meeting, 1941 - Colonial Society of MassachusettsLaura E. Richards, Maud Howe, Florence Howe Hall, Julia Ward Howe, 1819-1910, in two v...

Weird Island

73. FOOD: The Newport Man Who Ate… Tomatoes?

Weird Rhode Island

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