Why Did People Want To Dig Up This Grave?

[@DimeStoreAdventures]

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[@nunyanunya4147]

jsut a suggestion. i do the math in my head but some people may not know turn ov the century inflation by heart so it might help if you had a little pop up to show how much something would cost now. example. when Mr Adams pulls $100 from his pocket it doesn't sound impressive to modern audiences. but a "Adjusted for inflation that's 3400 ov Adams' money out of pocket" might get the point across. just a suggestion. keep up the good work younger soberer Hunter S. Thompson. and godspeed through Morman country!

[@rebeccazegstroo6786]

An inflation calculation might give us an idea of values from many years ago. I like comparisons to annual salaries better.

[@sisterrose6830]

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[@nunyanunya4147]

@@sisterrose6830 i am highly dyslexic and learned to spell phonically... 'ov' stuck. thanks for trying to make me feel bad about being different than you. it didtn work. i still like me for whom I am.

[@mattmorrisson9607]

I swear, the recurring theme of my inner thoughts whenever I watch one of these videos is “how the HELL did he find this story!?” But I love them every time

[@cherenkov_blue]

The idea of being a burglar by night for the "love of the game" is both baffling and extremely amusing.

[@TheBrainSpecialist]

Kleptomania is no joke

[@erikreber3695]

A lot of people like that rush and get it different ways. Stuff like this still happens. Look at Martha Stewart, Winona Rider as examples.

[@eekee6034]

It's thrill-seeking. There's also some correlation with depression; they say most shoplifters are depressed teens who don't really need what they're taking.

[@spelunkyboy]

Baffling? Literally a common reason for petty crime

[@machupeepoo8431]

Ayo the enthusiasm when talking about the rigged gun at the beginning was PERFECT.

[@greggmason8604]

He really is an amazing storyteller! I’m so glad I found his channel awhile ago! Have really enjoyed his content and the work he does to tell everyone about old stories that are super interesting

[@CaptainScenemo]

When I tell you my jaw was on the F L O O R with that introduction. You did such a good job of convincing me that he was this innocent, saintly, figure that I felt so shocked by the reveal. 10/10

[@mattkaustickomments]

Naaaaaah. I knew right away where it was going. Still, it was well-delivered.

[@_alexx_2860]

I love that you left the train sounds in! I feel like most KZbinrs would edit something like that out. But it just adds to the setting and atmosphere. Your videos are so unique, and you are an amazing storyteller! Thanks for being you!

[@technoman9000]

I love this story. What a crazy tale of kleptomania. The fact that he was a public official, though, just makes it hilarious.

[@LiliGasanj]

21:00 salesman guy really pulled a "my uncle works at nintendo" and they just believed him

[@Renwoxing13]

Somebodys uncle has to work at Nintendo !

[@NutsItsBerserkinTime]

And it turns out the salesman didn’t even say that, someone lied on him 😂

[@davidgeorge7443]

I am kind of a trusted member of my town, thanks for the idea for a new hobby!

[@littlefishiesinthese]

okay that introduction was INCREDIBLE

[@lisalynnmarie2448]

Just what I was wanting today....an awesome, long forgotten story of the legendary Mr. Clarence Adams, from a bygone era in Vermont history!! The train in the background was a beautiful touch!

[@lamronjr8785]

I love this video. I am engaged with the content and desire to take it and hide it in my side office for fifteen years

[@TheSteveBoyd]

What an incredible story! Imagine, a person holding political office, entrusted with upholding the highest ethical standards and swearing an oath of service *to the people* - and it turns out he's a criminal! I cannot think of a *single* situation in recent memory that might be in any way analogous to this incredible tale. 😶

[@valivali8104]

Smells like sarcasm 👍

[@philipmorris4843]

Yes, that could never happen 😆. There is a movie in the works about just this thing happening 😮

[@theghosty99]

Can you imagine? And not only that, but this criminal had hoodwinked scores of people into believing him to be infallible, so much so that other authority figures refuse to investigate or hold him accountable. Positively unheard of.

[@susanbaker8023]

Sounds like politicians of today, they steal from all of us every day.

[@dhaibhcuin]

Accepting money from high ranking officials in a communist government via a junkie, now convicted criminal son in exchange for favors wasn't all that recent. It became public knowledge much more recently however, so I guess it counts.

[@bel3961]

Amazing story, as always. Life is just too bizarre not to love!

[@FatKiki]

Still my favorite channel on KZbin! Unexpected surprise :)

[@GTLakeMate]

Your delivery and enthusiasm of story telling is impeccable .👌

[@kaselier1116]

I moved across the world a year ago but thanks to your videos ive never felt more connected to America culture! These videos are my favorite on KZbin.

[@MechaStreisand1]

I've watched this video three times and that entire intro is just 👨🏻‍🍳🤌

[@anthonyhayes1267]

Perfectly timed with my shift ending

[@banhatlessducks]

Beautiful scenery in the background

[@chadbertrand1460]

"Back in the day"? We don't do winter burials in my Canadian hometown currently. But, another great video! You have a great knack for story telling.

[@eekee6034]

That reminds me of a documentary I once saw on the coldest town on Earth, i Siberia. When someone dies, they light a bonfire and keep it burning for 2 weeks until they can dig the grave.

[@ScarletRebel96]

Always a good day when i get to take a trip to the dime store

[@mariolover2222]

I choose to believe Adams did escape for no other reason than it's funny

[@CoperliteConsumer]

How cool is it that we use to have vehicles that could steer home when you couldnt.

[@Christophe_derBerge-op9zh]

Big believer in bringing back biologically based self driving vehicles! 🐴

[@MGW27]

Great story, I love your channel! Breathing life back into these forgotten stories is such a great use of this platform. I think another aspect that could help someone like Clarence Adams avoid being caught for so long is that usually burglary is a two-step operation, and both steps involve a lot of risk. The first step is the burglary itself, which is risky for obvious reasons, but for most burglars the second step is converting the stolen goods into money. For that step you have to find a fence, opening yourself up to other people knowing you're a burglar, or trying to sell stolen goods yourself which opens you up to scrutiny and the items being recognized as stolen. This entire aspect of burglary, which is where a whole lot of burglars are caught, was completely avoided by Adams by just hoarding the stolen items.

[@briansmith7094]

Just wanted to say Me and my Daughter love watching your channel. We love the story telling and humor you add. Please keep up the videos. Also my daughter's favorite is the Tame Trout but we love all your videos.

[@WingedHussar__]

The story just kept getting better!

[@marksuper4920]

"Things are about to get a little weird," after all that. great video 😂

[@Yony42]

This one was a treat. Your telling of this story oughtta inspire someone to adapt it into psychological thriller movie!

[@FroyourHistory]

What an awesome tale. I should check old archives of local papers, sure glad they're public domain

[@ms.donaldson2533]

I love this story!!!! Wonderfully told! As a former cemeterian with a love of history - that building was called the pubic mausoleum nd used during the winter and also used as storage for people that needed to purchase burial property. The one at my old cemetery was huge and would sometimes need to be emptied of the unpaid bodies. They were taken out and buried four deep in unmarked graves. I happened across the information when I was rooting through the old files. There GREAT stories hidden in the cemetery. Leave it to a salesman to lie lol

[@RedStickHistorian]

A great story, well told. Thanks!

[@Rosewaver]

9:52 It's always important to take a break for trains.

[@caroline_sunshine]

Your storytelling is incredible! The twist reveal was amazing

[@TigerAceSullivan]

what an incredible little piece of history

[@crowvii]

I love your energy and your story telling - so happy to find you!

[@SirLiamTheGreat]

You should visit texas we have a lot of interesting local history! keep pumping this stuff out ive really enjoyed binging your stuff

[@ethanwilliam9944]

I don't know how you find these gems but I really love hearing them and find myself looking forward to your next video.

[@DugEphresh]

Best stories ever, I can't thank you enough for what you do!

[@ello_verity7667]

You told this story very well! ☺️

[@mskleftwich]

Wow! What a crazy story!

[@nunyanunya4147]

FINALLY something new from you... was having to watch speedruns and Yale lectures until you made something new and interesting to watch!

[@jollythejackalope]

This man was an absolute menace lmao

[@peteh9720]

A great story, and a great telling of that story. Thank you 👍

[@Ggg12236]

Love this channel so much. Really deserves a wider audience.

[@theghosty99]

You make the best dang videos on this site, man. Great work as always.

[@robbylava]

I really admire and aspire to your presenting abilities. Effortlessly engaging and conversational, I feel like I'm hearing old family stories from a relative.

[@ellejefe6380]

An excellent true story! I love the way you tell them 🙂 Big love from the UK x

[@jenntotheferrr]

dime store adventure video TIME TO CELEBRATEEEEE

[@oatmeak]

That intro got me so unbelievably hyped

[@barbaraanneneale3674]

This is a great story.

[@samrussell3005]

Great story as always.,you’re a true talent. Thanks DSA Wv USA

[@Aztec73]

Nice video, I like this story. 😊🇺🇲

[@smctyre7235]

A two-for-one story, with a twist! Thanks for sharing this!

[@greaseman01]

Really like this channel and these videos. Keep it coming

[@ceceehawkins9813]

VERY well done, love all the newpaper articles backing up your story.

[@rileybowers20]

Amazing live in neighboring Springfield and would have never known this cool piece of local history!

[@sylviamiller9047]

Great story thank you for the video

[@elf5012]

Now, this would make a good movie. This was fascinating. Thanks

[@chrism4008]

This is such an awesome channel!! Thanks bro!!

[@RituPepper]

Man, your videos are the best to listen to after a long day before bed 😌

[@christophercarpenter3061]

Another great story. I especially love that the stories I’ve seen so far take place in NE, my home.

[@Tall_papa]

Amazing. Thanks for researching and sharing that story

[@showguyer]

What a great story! Wow.

[@dfuieyudyfch]

Thank you for another video!

[@brickbrickerson8419]

Love this story

[@howardcobb4656]

Enjoyed it as usual. Loved the reference to the ‘grip’.

[@bruceb44]

This was a great story! Keep up the good work!

[@barbarascofield6683]

I love your stories. They just amaze me at the way people can let their imaginations run away with them.

[@loftilywrongly3483]

Liked the music choices in this one.

[@chipdamage1002]

"Who guarded the body which stood outside two hours in the cold? Probe deeper, gentlemen." Holy shit, people were really saying "Wake up sheeple!" back in 1900. Some thing never change.

[@WastedTalent-]

This may be the earliest example of "Did it for the LuLz."

[@NaturalTvventy]

Every time I click on one of your videos I'm very pleasantly surprised by how amazing a video it is.

[@fallbranch]

I love your channel.

[@steinermarty3944]

I think you are very interesting! THANK YOU!

[@CNYKnifeNut]

Stupid people will jump through some amazing hoops to not have to admit they were tricked. Its (at least) equally common today.

[@BobBrandon]

Stories like this are why I subscribed. Very well told.

[@Christian-fn7md]

I just adore your videos. The passion for history is so refreshing. I wish I had a friend like you!!

[@Jeremvy]

Whats up adventurers

[@spun8389]

Chur

[@IronHorseReviews]

The train at 10:00 cracked me up cause I was out filming trains at a cemetery for my channel this morning! Weird and funny! LOL

[@sister7465]

When you were referencing Les Miserable, did they maybe mean The Count of Monte Cristo or another classic? I dont remember anyone escaping in a coffin in Les Miserable. Love your content. You are a fantastic storyteller.

[@kellyburgess671]

this story is wild....TY!

[@fishsayhelo9872]

very gud man 👍

[@Ssups101]

Always love a good story by a good storyteller.

[@shellchenonceau6987]

Such are the minds of most career politicians, folks. They really dont care about us townspeople. They are greedy or sick or both. Sad.

[@viewer-jf3sm]

Great story!❤

[@JaggederJosh]

It's so weird how easy it was for him to get away with something like this. The hypnosis stuff was silly but in the mindset of the people that just wanted to trust a prolific man like him were trying to think of anything that would have passed the blame away from turning a blind eye to the clear signs it was him all along. Thanks for these videos, fun to hear these old stories.

[@jungefrau]

What a great story! "Do what u love and you'll never work a day in ur life."

[@melissad4702]

I love watching your videos. I recently volunteered to look after some forgotten cemeteries. I enjoy the in depth stories you find. Since I am new to this, I was hoping you had a tip on how you start your research? I have access to the county archives, but it’s daunting when it comes to where to start. I would truly appreciate this push in the right direction. Thank you

[@Vyv-z9n]

I love your videos. Thank you.

[@the.whitest.violin9289]

AYEE NEW VIDEO

[@glorifiedlungfish]

I love your channel because I love to steal your stories and tell them to my friends

[@AbominableFoMan]

This whole story was nothing but twists and turns. How have I never heard about this before?!?

[@Victoria-vd2li]

Bruh you pronounced Montreal correctly. I am so impressed

[@davidroddini1512]

That is silly. If Clarence Adams did flee to Canada to live out his life there, then there would be descendants of his in Canada with the last name of Adams. And the last name of Adams is… Hey! Wait a minute 😮 😜

[@AJKPenguin]

Appropriate train cameo appearance.

[@drzecelectric4302]

I drive through Chester all the time when going up North!

[@Thomas-yr9ln]

I loved the Adam's Family.

[@colethornberry3581]

I love your content, have you ever thought about writing a book about all your crazy stories?

[@Pigness7]

homie litterally read Jekyll & Hyde and was like "wow litterally me holy shit" and based his whole personality around it, I guess's that's not really a new phenomenon.