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Welcome to our weekly feature ✨#HauntedHotSpot✨, where we take a deeper look at some of the most famous (and famously terrifying) sites in the world. ⁠ ⁠ This week’s pick: Eastern State Penitentiary ⁠ ⁠ A state-of-the-art facility when it opened in 1829, Eastern State Penitentiary in Philadelphia once held many of America’s most notorious prisoners, including "Slick Willie" Sutton and "Scarface" Al Capone. Though the prison was designed to inspire penance in its inmates, in reality, its harsh conditions and strict punishments drove many of them insane. Residents were kept in solitary confinement, strapped tightly to chairs for days at a time, and forced to wear heavy masks that prohibited communication with one another. Today, many are still said to haunt the grounds. Tours of the decaying penitentiary are available daily, but for an extra-chilling experience, visit after sundown — if you’re brave enough. ⁠ ⁠ Tour the infamous location with the #PortalsToHell team now at the #linkinbio...
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