18 Jan 2025
The Curse of Speedway Part III
We’re officially raising the checkered flag on our look into the curse of Speedway, Indiana. Our last two tragedies include the Indiana state fair grounds, Sugarland, someone with a gross but fitting last name, and a whole lotta anger. We’ll wrap up our discussion with dishonorable mentions and some theories behind what’s happening near Speedway. And here’s the ley line simulator: https://websim.ai/@MKIreland/ley-lines-of-the-usa-interactive-explore
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