Hypnosis is a human condition involving focused attention, reduced peripheral awareness, and an enhanced capacity to respond to suggestion. There are competing theories explaining hypnosis and related phenomena. But is it real and how does it even work? How was it used? Lets dive in and explore the mystery.

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Human sacrifice, the offering of the life of a human being to a deity. The occurrence of human sacrifice can usually be related to the recognition of human blood as the sacred life force. Bloodless forms of killing, however, such as strangulation and drowning, have been used in some cultures. The killing of a human being, or the substitution of an animal for a person, has often been part of an attempt to commune with a god and to participate in divine life.

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The Kentucky meat shower was an incident occurring for a period of several minutes between 11 a.m. and 12 p.m. on March 3, 1876, where what appeared to be chunks of red meat fell from the sky in a 100-by-50-yard area near Olympia Springs in Bath County, Kentucky. Gross.

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The Cocaine Bear, also known as Pablo Eskobear or Cokey the Bear, was a 175-pound (79-kilogram) American black bear that fatally overdosed on cocaine in 1985. The cocaine had been dropped by drug smugglers in the wilderness in Tennessee, United States.

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Are aliens operating out of underwater alien bases in our oceans? Are there remnants of crashed alien ships at the bottom of our oceans? Let's recap a UFO Hunters Episode and then dive (pun intended) into the deepest parts of the oceans for some answers.

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He knows when you are sleeping...he knows when you're awake...Is it Santa? Nope, just the Shadowman. Have you ever awoken to find a shadowy figure at the foot of the bed and you're unable to move? Well, you wouldn't be the first one. Is this real life Freddy Kreuger just a figment of your imagination that can't be explained away with science? Or is he Rick from down the street astral projecting into your bedroom? Tag along as we explore the mystery and try to find out. Trigger warning--- this episode may cause nightmares!

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For as long as humans have existed we have had stories of Vampires. Demons stalking the night, sucking your blood, sparkling in daylight. Ok maybe not that last one but is it real? Clinical vampirism aka Renfield's Syndrome is cited in online arguments but where did it come from and is it a legitimate illness or something more? Did Elizabeth Bathory really practice Vampirism or was she just caught up in something more sinister? Who really is Dracula? Join us as we dive deep into the mystery.

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Mystery of Everything is a captivating and thought-provoking podcast that takes you on a journey into the mysterious and unexplained realms of our world. Join our hosts, Gabby Bell and Brenna Hatter, two accomplished scientists with a passion for unraveling the enigmas that have fascinated humanity for centuries.

Each episode of Mystery of Everything delves deep into the world of cryptids, pseudoscience, conspiracies, and more, as Gabby and Brenna apply their scientific expertise and vivid imaginations to uncover the truth behind these puzzling phenomena. Together, they bring a refreshing blend of skepticism, curiosity, and humor to the table, separating fact from fiction, and shedding light on the darkest corners of our collective imagination all while providing a few laughs.

So, whether you're a skeptic or a believer, Mystery of Everything promises to entertain and enlighten, as they guide you through the labyrinth of the unexplained. Join them on this thrilling scientific adventure as they seek to uncover the mysteries that continue to baffle and captivate us all. Episode one and two drop October 30!

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