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Scoff and Wonk examine the inexplicable case of Amy Rylance, an Australian woman who was supposedly abducted by a UFO before the eyes of a friend only to reappear 90 minutes later... in a town 8 hours away and with hair growth suggesting that she had been gone much, much longer (2001).
Scoff and Wonk delve into the intriguing case of the SS Ourang Medan, a supposed ghost ship that sent out a bizarre SOS message and was later found adrift, completely intact and undamaged. The weirdest part? Everyone aboard was found dead, sprawled on their backs and staring up at the sky (1940s).
Scoff and Wonk tell the story of a young Canadian who was left inches from death after a tragic accident. Whether or not you believe in the power of prayer, in dreams sent from the beyond to give guidance, or in prophetic visions that provide hope for the future, what follows is a series of unexplained miracles which saved this girl's life and became a story of faith for her dedicated church community (2019).
Scoff and Wonk delve into the most famous case of Fatal Familial Insomnia, a rare condition which (you guessed it) leads family members to go without sleep for so long that it eventually, and inevitably, ends in death (1980s).
Scoff and Wonk recount the fascinating case of Jason Pagett, the now-famous mathematician who experienced a violent attack and, as a result, developed a life-changing and way of viewing the world which has many calling him "an acquired savant" (2002).
Scoff and Wonk tell the story behind the film "Veronica", a bizarre and intriguing case of paranormal activity which was investigated and formally written into a report by police! (1990s).
Scoff and Wonk examine the case of Ursula Herrmann, a famous murder victim from Germany known as "The Girl in the Box". Get ready for a crime which unfolded so strangely that it remains a shocking mystery to this day (1981).
Scoff and Wonk examine the account of the Lykov family, a couple who escaped into the Russian wilderness with their children and lived their lives in complete isolation until their discovery in the 1970s.
Scoff and Wonk examine the story of Jim Springer and Jim Lewis, twins who are adopted and raised by different families. But, when they meet for the first time 39 years later, they realize that they have much more in common than just enjoying the same brand of beer (1979).
Join Scoff and Wonk in this special season finale where they examine three cases of books which seem like they must have predicted the future, since each of these fictional stories later came true in real life. Here's the twist though...one of these stories is made up! Let's play two truths and a lie! Can Scoff guess which of these stories is the fake one?
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