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Here We Go Round the Mulberry Bush

In this episode of True Rhymes, we uncover the sombre origins of the cheerful tune “Here We Go Round the Mulberry Bush.”

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This Old Man’s Tale: Dark Origins of a Counting Rhyme

In this chilling episode of True Rhymes, we uncover the dark origins of “There Was a Crooked Man.” Journey back to the 1600s, where King Charles I’s tumultuous reign and a secret pact with Scottish leader Alexander inspired this eerie rhyme.

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The Old Woman’s Shoe: The Hidden History of Financial Folly

In this episode of True Rhymes, we delve into the dark history behind the cheerful counting rhyme “This Old Man.” Host Mark reveals how this seemingly innocent song is rooted in the grim realities of the Irish Potato Famine of the mid-1800s.

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The Dark Secrets Behind Goldilocks and the Three Bears

In this episode of True Rhymes, we explore the dark economic history behind the nursery rhyme “There Was an Old Woman Who Lived in a Shoe.”

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