Why You Can't Say "MacBeth" in a Theater

Ridiculous History

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History, Society & Culture

4.2 • 4.7K Ratings

🗓️ 26 May 2022

⏱️ 63 minutes

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As one of history's most well-known, highly-regarded writers, it's no secret that Shakespeare's life and work is full of strange stories -- but did you know one of his most famous plays is considered cursed? In today's episode, the guys are joined by special guest, award-winning playwright Will McFadden, as he breaks down to supposed origin of the curse, along with multiple disasters attributed to it.

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0:12.4	to silly hairdo's to heart-wrenching finals.
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0:38.5	unlikely art heist of all time.
0:41.4	It was Nick Cage's own personal national treasure.
0:45.7	At a 1999 New Year's Eve party, someone snatched Cage's priceless comments.
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1:00.0	your favorite shows.
1:02.4	I'm Munga Shatekler and it turns out astrology is way more widespread than any of us want
1:07.8	to believe.
1:08.8	You can find it in major league baseball, international banks, kpop groups, even the White House.
1:14.1	But just when I thought I had a handle on this subject, something completely unbelievable
1:18.2	happened to me and my whole view on astrology changed.
1:21.8	Whether you're a skeptic or a believer, give me a few minutes because I think your ideas
1:25.8	are about to change too.
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