In 2012, a single image containing a hidden message sparked a globe-spanning series of puzzles. Very little is known about the puzzle's creator or what lies at the end of the scavenger hunt. This week, we tackle our most requested mystery as we begin to untangle the web that is Cicada 3301. Follow us on Twitter @RedWebPod https://twitter.com/RedWebPod.

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