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TIL about a localized horror legend, “The Donkey Lady”. The ghost of a woman who’s limbs were burned into hoof like stumps, and face melted into an elongated, donkey-like mask. Widely believed and retold in San Antonio for 50+ years. She even has a namesake bridge.

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