Mystery of Everything

All around the world, for thousands of years, people of different cultures have had a concept of bad luck. But what is bad luck? Why do people believe in it? And where do these beliefs and rituals about luck come from?

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In this episode we explore the phenomenon of the mad gasser of Mattoon. The alleged gasser was known for going around and gassing people while they were in their homes, however, no traces of chemicals could be found in the entire town. Was it a case of mischievous science? Or the work of a mass hysteria event? Or something more sinister?

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In this episode Brenna looks at how jellyfish live their lives with no brains.

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Today's episode looks at a conspiracy about RH blood types that was covered in an Ancient Aliens episode. It discusses the fermi theory as well as zoo theory and we look at the possibility that they present of earth being an alien laboratory. So buckle up because it's a wild ride.

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In this episode we look at the Tasmanian tiger and the details surrounding its extinction as well as the conspiracy that says it was never really lost.

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As Nazi forces tore through much of Europe and North Africa during World War II, gold, valuable artifacts and priceless paintings disappeared from the conquered territories, and many of these treasures are still missing to this day. Many people believe the Nazis hid these treasures away in secret locations. It's perfect fodder for urban legends: the loot stashed away by Nazi soldiers, its location only revealed on a difficult-to-obtain map. But are the tales true? Does gold stolen and concealed by the Nazis really exist?

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Today's episode is an old patron exclusive due to the fact that Gabby could not upload on time. But take a peak into the mystery of the disappearing lighthouse keepers as well as the disappearance of the Mary Celeste.

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Have you ever heard of worm grunting? Do you want to know how it works or why it works? Well this is the episode for you. Brenna takes us on weird but informative deep dive into the world of worm grunting.

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When a prohibition era gangster is assassinated. He left behind a legacy and a legend of buried treasure hidden somewhere in the Catskills. To this day we haven't been able to confirm the treasure's existence but that's not for lack of trying. Today's episode explores the facts and legend behind the mystery of Dutch Schultz's Missing Treasure.

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Today's episode dives into the conspiracy theory that the famous painter Degas may have been Jack the Ripper. Does this theory have any weight at all or is it just more internet ramblings?

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