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The Voynich Manuscript is a mysterious book with an unknown author in an unknown language. There are over 200 pages that dates back to the 1400s and no one has been able to decipher it. There are six sections of botany, astronomy, biology, cosmology, pharmaceutical, and text. People still wonder to this day who made this book and why? Was it created to hide something or is it really nothing at all? Join us as we talk about the theories people have about the Boynich Manuscript. 

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April marks 52 years since the Beatles broke up. In this episode, we are talking about how 4 guys from England came together to become one of the biggest boy bands in history. Despite their sky rocketing success, the band eventually broke up causing heartbreak to all of their fans. But people were quick to put blame on one person for the breakup, Yoko Uno. How was she involved with the band and why were people quick to blame her? Also, we dive into the conspiracy of the "Paul is dead" craze. Join us as we talk about Beatles and the controversy that followed them. 

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This week we are talking about the biggest music festival that never happened, Fyre Festival. It came out a few years ago and created a big stir. How was it possible that a festival was created without any major planning and execution? How did they let it go so far where people arrived to the tropical island with no real food or shelter? Join us as we talk about this controversial festival and the aftermath of it. 

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With the recent release of Batman, some people associate the movies to a curse. People wonder with a string of tragic incidents surrounding the film franchise if the film is cursed? Famously, Heath Ledger passed away and Morgan Freeman was involved in a serious car accident during the film's height of success. We dive into the accidents that are tied to the franchise and see if it could be true? 

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Happy St. Patrick's Day! Many people celebrate this holiday around the world, but do you know anything about the man? How did the holiday come to be? As the patron saint of Ireland, St. Patrick went through a lot during his life. We'll discuss everything about him and how this holiday has blown up in America. But it wouldn't be a Bare Roots episode without a little conspiracy theory. We'll also be diving into the legend of Leprechauns. Dress in your best green outfit and grab a Guinness as you listen to this episode!

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The Great Chicago Fire began on October 8, 1871 and burned for 2 days devastating 4 square miles of the city. About 300 people died and caused an estimated equivalent of $4 billion in 2021. But how did this fire start? Who started it? Catherine O'Leary has been tied to the crime (and her cow), but could it have been someone else? Join us as we discuss the impact of the fire and who the main suspects are in this case. 

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Geoglyphs have been found all over the world and they are typically a large design in the ground created by stones or earth. The most famous geoglyphs are the Nazca Lines in Peru stretching nearly 200 square miles. Designs include shapes, arrows, monkeys, and more. But how did it get there? And what is the purpose of geoglyphs? Join us as we talk about this ancient mystery that people can't seem to understand. 

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The Winter Olympics is here! To celebrate (Go Team USA!) we are talking about the controversial results at the 2002 Olympics for pair figure skating. The debate was about Russian skaters, Elena Berezhnaya and Anton Sikharulidze, and Canadian skaters, Jamie Sale and David Pelletier. Allegedly, a judge was pressured to rank Russia over Canada despite their performance. Join us as we talk about the scandal that took over the Olympics. 

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The Stonehenge is potentially one of the most famous prehistoric monuments at about 5,000 years old. Located in the UK, people have always speculated why the henges were made or even how they got there. When considering the landscape and technology, it doesn't make sense how someone lifted up heavy stone to create arches in an area surrounded by a grassy field. To this day, no one really knows exactly how or why it was made but join us as discuss this mysterious monument.  

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The Yeti is Asia’s abominable snowman and is one of the most famous creatures of cryptozoology. Said to live in the Himalayan mountains, ancient legends and folklore keep the Yeti's story alive. As Westerners began to travel to the Himalayan mountains more, the story of the Yeti became popularized. Dozens of people have shared their experience in seeing the Yeti with proof of pictures and DNA, but others argue it's not true. Could there be something that people are misidentifying the Yeti as or is it possible the Yeti exists?

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