Welcome back to Something Strange! It’s episode number 33, and we’re discussing a strange and eccentric historical figure today, Timothy Dexter!
Stay tuned at the end of this episode to check out the trailer for Kill Me Maybe podcast!
**TRIGGER WARNINGS FOR THIS EPISODE**
Discussions of domestic violence
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References:
New England Historical Society: Timothy Dexter, the Ridiculous Millionaire Who Sold Coals to Newcastle - https://newenglandhistoricalsociety.com/timothy-dexter-ridiculous-millionaire-sold-coals-newcastle/
CPI Inflation Calculator: https://www.in2013dollars.com/us/inflation/1767?amount=8.20
History: Revolutionary War - https://www.history.com/articles/american-revolution-history
Wikipedia: Timothy Dexter - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Timothy_Dexter#:~:text=Timothy%20Dexter%20(January%2022%2C%201747%20%E2%80%93%20October,businessman%20noted%20for%20his%20eccentric%20behavior%20and
Investopedia: Continentals: What it Means, History, Worth - https://www.investopedia.com/terms/c/continentals.asp
Youtube: Mr Ballen, Strange things rich old men do with their money (aka The Stray Cat King) -
Internet Archive - A Pickle for the Knowing Ones, by Timothy Dexter: https://archive.org/details/pickleforknowing00dextrich/page/21/mode/1up
