Indianapolis Marathon, Odinism and soul food top the week in search trends for Indiana

Joe Mutascio, Indianapolis Star
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Let's take another spin around the internet and see what questions Hoosiers are asking.

In the past few weeks, you've wondered who Erin Carter is, how to get blood out of clothes and all things Taylor Swift.

Here's what was on your mind this week:

Who should I start in Week 3, who is Captain Andrew Luck and who is Ashley Dupré?

For player-specific news and recommendations, here are the Week 3 PPR rankings, a full list of studs and sleepers and whether you should add and start running back Kareem Hunt.

  • Captain Andrew Luck made a rare appearance this week, spawning the question of what it's all about. It began as a meme, turned into a Twitter account and then came to life when the real Andrew Luck played along.

We spoke with Capt. Luck (the Twitter account) back in 2019 and got some answers to the important questions.

  • Ashley Dupré is a New Jersey native who ended up in the public eye during the resignation of former New York Gov. Elliot Spitzer.

Dupré was a call girl in 2008 when financial transactions between her and Spitzer went public, leading to him stepping down after one year in office. She is back in the news after TikTok star Alix Earle discussed her father's own affair with Dupré, who is now her stepmother.

What is Odinism?

  • Odinism was suddenly in the mainstream conversation after defense attorneys for accused Delphi murderer Richard Allen filed a motion earlier this week with their theories on who is responsible for the murders.

The defense requested a hearing to present evidence that the search warrant for Allen's house was based on faulty probable cause and that the girls were murdered in a ritual killing by several people practicing an Odinist ritual.

IndyStar is not naming the individuals mentioned in the motion as they have not been charged, nor are we publishing the defense's graphic description of how the girls were allegedly found.

"Odinism is the pagan religion referenced above, and its followers are called Odinites," the defense's memorandum said according to the Journal & Courier. "Odinists are enamored of Viking/Nordic culture."

Read more about the religion and the case here.

When is the Indianapolis Marathon, when is Thanksgiving 2023 and when is Daylight Savings?

Runners start and finish in Downtown Indy, and if the full marathon isn't in your wheelhouse you can also run a 5K or half marathon.

  • Thanksgiving day in 2023 is on Thursday, Nov. 23.

Here's everything you need to know about the holiday's history to wow your guests, and here are some creative ways to use your leftovers and keep food out of the landfill.

Daylight savings 2023: Everything you need to know about the change in Indiana

Where is soul food in Indianapolis?

His Place Eatery, SouthPaw Soul Kitchen and Circle City Soul Food are three of the top ten Indianapolis soul food restaurants, according to Yelp.

Here's some other food coverage you might want to read:

Indiana's 'Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives': The Guy Fieri-approved eats foodies should try

Supporting Black businesses: 60+ Black-owned restaurants in the Indy area

Indy food trucks and more: Five international street foods to try in and near Indy

How many inches in a foot? Wait ... really?

  • The top search currently is how many inches in a foot, which is slightly concerning. It's 12, but we're going to move on and never speak of this search again.

  • A few of you were also asking how to get rid of stink bugs, and our sympathies are with you.

Invading Indiana: 10 invasive species to watch out for across Indiana

They like ripe tomatoes, so if you have a garden keep that in mind. Otherwise, your best bet is to seal any outside cracks and repair damaged screens or windows. And before you try to kill them, remember – they stink if you squish them. That seems obvious, but the whole inches in a foot question is throwing us off.

According to HGTV, one option for disposal is to fill a wide-mouth jar with soapy water and vinegar and move it below the bug. If they don't fall in themselves you can give a gentle tap and the liquid should do the rest.

This article originally appeared on Indianapolis Star: Indianapolis Marathon, Odinism & Capt. Andrew Luck top Indiana searches