Episode Source Material: <ul><li><a href="https://pubs.usgs.gov/bul/0597/report.pdf">GEOLOGY OF MASSACHUSETTS AND RHODE ISLAND</a> - 184</li><li><a href="https://ia600602.us.archive.org/18/items/americanjourna4251908newh/americanjourna4251908newh_bw.pdf">The American journal of science</a></li><li><a href="https://www.ereferencedesk.com/resources/state-symbols/rhode-island/rock.html">Rhode Island State Rock: Cumberlandite</a></li><li><a href="https://www.songofstones.com/products/cumberlandite-raw-cubes">Cumberlandite Raw Cubes stone of Venus – Song of Stones</a></li><li><a href="https://www.geocaching.com/geocache/GC51DR2_only-in-rhode-island">GC51DR2 Only in Rhode Island (Earthcache) in Rhode Island, United States created by Twohig260</a></li><li><a href="https://www.providencejournal.com/story/lifestyle/travel/2021/06/11/walking-ri-hunt-ris-rare-state-rock-while-hiking-cumberland/7615021002/">Walking RI: Hunt for RI's rare state rock at Cumberland's Blackall/Ballou Preserve</a></li><li><a href="https://www.waymarking.com/waymarks/WMZQ4H_Cumberlandite_Cumberland_Rhode_Island_USA">Cumberlandite - Cumberland, Rhode Island USA - Places of Geologic Significance on Waymarking.com</a></li><li><a href="https://preservation.ri.gov/sites/g/files/xkgbur406/files/pdfs_zips_downloads/survey_pdfs/cumberland.pdf">Historic and Architectural Resources of Cumberland RI</a></li><li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Avalonia">Avalonia</a></li><li><a href="https://www.nationalgeographic.org/encyclopedia/igneous-rocks/#:~:text=Igneous%20rocks%20form%20when%20magma,is%20still%20inside%20the%20crust">Igneous Rocks</a>.</li><li><a href="https://www.universetoday.com/82009/how-are-igneous-rocks-formed/">2 Replies to “Igneous Rocks: How Are They Formed?”</a></li><li><a href="https://www.britannica.com/science/intrusive-rock">Intrusive rock | geology</a></li><li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gabbro">Gabbro</a></li><li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Geology_of_Rhode_Island">Geology of Rhode Island</a></li><li><a href="https://pubs.geoscienceworld.org/gsa/geology/article-abstract/25/3/203/206579/Rifting-during-separation-of-Eastern-Avalonia-from?redirectedFrom=PDF">Eastern Avalonia</a></li></ul>

22. SLATER THE TRAITOR: Father of the American Industrial Revolution

Small state, big on the weird! Weird Island brings you some of the strangest stories you probably haven’t heard before, all originating in little Rhode Island. 

Maybe you’re a true crime fan, but you’re burning out on the binges and looking to shake things up. Well, look no further! We’ll bring you unsolved mysteries, conspiracy theories, weird history and even some MURDER (no need to completely leave your comfort zone). Join us as we uncover some strange stories from the smallest state.