Why were 4700 men mobilized to Antarctica? To test equipment in extreme cold? 4700? Why was the expedition cut short? What about Admiral Byrd going missing for 3 hours in a short range aircraft? Could the government be lying to us? If you are laughing at the question, you will enjoy the show. If you aren’t, well… listen close.

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