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Have you heard the name\xa0Mary\xa0Shelley\xa0before? If not, we're sure you've heard of her book Frankenstein or the creature born within its pages. Did you know that\xa0Shelley's book is often referred to as the beginning of modern day science fiction? Or that its original title was Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus? We're going to be digging into this and more as we find out why this book is so scary, the lasting imprint it has had on the horror\xa0genre,\xa0and the ethical questions surrounding life and death on this episode of Unspookable.\xa0\nThis episode is brought to you by Unspookable, a family friendly look at the histories and mysteries behind your favorite scary stories, myths and urban legends. Each week host Elise Parisian digs into the history, brain science, and power dynamics behind such topics as Bloody\xa0Mary, Charlie Charlie, and Ouija Boards to find the stories behind the scares. (Recommended for ages 8+)\xa0\nUnspookable has been called one of the "Best podcasts for kids of all ages" by Time Out New York, one of the \u201c7 Podcasts Big Kids Will Love\u201d by The New York Times, one of the "5 Spooky Podcasts to Check Out Right Now" by Vulture, one of the "10 Best Podcasts for Children" by the Irish Examiner, and is an official Common Sense Media Selection. The show has appeared multiple times across Canada on CBC Radio's Podcast Playlist, on NPR station WHYY's Kid's Listening Hour, has been featured by Apple Podcasts, Romper, The AV Club, Fast Company, The Week Jr, Podcast Magazine, and more\n\nLinks for the Grownups!\nJoin the Ghost Tour Club!\nPersonalized Stories\nGirl Tales Events\nPatreon\nGirl Tales Store\nRebecca\u2019s Newsletter\nFacebook\nInstagram\nBuy the Girl Tales Team a Coffee\nStarglow Media