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The Bizarre Tale of Jake the Alligator Man

This week, we dive into the eerie and eccentric history of Long Beach, Washington—home to Marsh’s Free Museum and its most famous resident: Jake the Alligator Man! 🐊👀 We uncover the mysteries, myths, and bizarre tales surrounding Jake, from tabloid headlines to wild legends of his alleged past life as a whiskey-drinking, cigar-smoking sideshow star. Is Jake a cannibalistic cryptid, a carnival oddity, or just an elaborate piece of art?

Plus, we explore Marsh’s Free Museum, a treasure trove of taxidermy, antique arcade games, and bizarre curiosities—think shrunken heads, a two-headed calf, and…

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