On this special episode of Mystery Inc Shane and Josh are joined by a very special guest all the way from the United Kingdom! Wendy works with Shane on Foul Play: Crime Series.  Episode Sponsors: The Puzzle Master is found everywhere books are sold.Go to Hellofresh.com/mystery16 and use code mystery16 for 16 free meals plus free shipping!Visit us online.

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13: Our Special Guest, Time Travel, and a Hitman

Unlock the unknown with the gang on the Mystery Inc Podcast—your go-to source for real-life mysteries that defy explanation. Hop into our Mystery Machine Tesla as we hit the road, diving deep into the enigmas that leave even the skeptics questioning reality. From haunted hideaways to unsolved crimes, each episode is a riveting journey through the baffling and the bizarre. The mystery is out there; are you in?

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In this spine-chilling episode, we zoom into the mysterious skies of Washington D.C. during the eerie summer of 1952, when the night was anything but quiet. Known as the "Invasion of Washington," this supernatural spectacle began when air traffic controllers at Washington National Airport, including the sharp-eyed Edward Nugent and his boss Harry Barnes, spotted baffling blips on their radars. These weren't your ordinary planes; they zipped and zoomed with bewildering speed and agility, performing jaw-dropping aerial feats that left even seasoned pilots scratching their heads. As the plot thickened and the skies buzzed with unexplained activity, the military scrambled fighter jets to chase down these enigmatic visitors. Yet, every attempt to catch these fleeting shadows proved futile, with the UFOs darting away as if playing a cosmic game of tag. Multiple radar confirmations from sources like Andrews Air Force Base lent a spooky seriousness to the sightings, turning skeptical whispers into alarmed conversations. Strap in and hold onto your hats as we unravel the tangled tale of the 1952 Washington D.C. UFO sightings, a night that turned the capital into a stage for one of the most mystifying aerial dramas in history. Visit us at Itsmysteryinc.com Join Unmasked at Patreon.com/itsmysteryinc

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60: Encounters Over the Capitol: The UFO Frenzy of '52

Jinkies! In this episode, we plunge into the deep, mysterious waters off Yonaguni Island, Japan, where something utterly baffling rests beneath the waves. Imagine the shock of diver Kihachiro Aratake in 1986, when, instead of the usual hammerhead sharks, he discovered a colossal structure lurking on the ocean floor. With its precise, sharp angles and enormous, staircase-like formations, this undersea marvel stretches 165 feet long and towers 65 feet wide, much like a submerged pyramid crafted from sandstone and shale. Is this curious find a trick of nature or a relic from a lost civilization? Enter Masaaki Kimura, a researcher who argues that we might be gazing at remnants of the legendary continent of Mu, hinting at a society that might have rivaled the ancients of Egypt and Maya in its heyday. With eerie statues, animal carvings, and clear signs of advanced engineering like steps and channels, the monument poses a riddle wrapped in a mystery inside the sea. Could this be Japan's own Atlantis, claimed by the ocean's depths in a forgotten disaster? Dive into this episode as we sift through myths and scientific insights to unravel the enigmatic secrets of the Yonaguni Monument. Visit us online at itsmysteryinc.com Join our Patreon community to unlock Unmasked bonus episodes at Patreon.com/itsmysteryinc

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59: The Atlantis of Japan: Secrets of the Yonaguni Monument

Ruh-roh! Deep beneath the streets of Portland, Oregon, lies a network of shadowy passages known as the Shanghai Tunnels. Originally built to move goods from the bustling waterfront to the local businesses, these tunnels hold secrets much darker than just simple cargo transport. Picture this: tales swirl about unsuspecting folks whisked away through these very corridors, shanghaied onto ghostly ships, never to see home again. Now, imagine stepping into this eerie underground world, where each corner and creak might just echo the steps of the past—some say the spirits of those snatched still roam here, searching for a way back up to the light. Hold onto your hats as we delve into the chilling whispers from below. With every story from locals and historians, the mystery only deepens. Were these tunnels truly the stage for such sinister deeds, or are these spine-tingling tales just foggy myths entwined with Portland’s maritime history? Join us as we uncover the secrets of the Shanghai Tunnels, exploring the ghostly echoes and the spirited debates that keep this mystery alive. Who knows what truths lie buried under the city’s bustling life? It's a mystery that beckons the brave and curious alike! Visit us online at itsmysteryinc.com Join our unmasked at Patreon.com/itsmysteryinc

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58: Vanished Below: The Mystery of the Shanghai Tunnels

Gee whiz gang, it was a chilling January morning in 1947 when Betty Bersinger, strolling through Leimert Park with her daughter, made a ghastly discovery that looked straight out of a detective novel. At first glance, what she mistook for a discarded mannequin turned out to be the halved body of a woman, posed with eerie precision. This wasn't just any crime scene; it was the gruesome beginning of the mystery surrounding Elizabeth Short, also known as the Black Dahlia. Her body, drained of all blood and sliced with surgical care, laid bare the dark underbelly of Los Angeles. As the fog of intrigue thickened, Elizabeth's past painted a portrait of a young woman caught in the winds of misfortune and mystery. Moving from Boston to California for a fresh start and better health, Elizabeth's life was a series of fleeting connections and lost dreams, including a brief engagement shattered by wartime tragedy. The last to see her alive was a man entangled in his own contradictions, leaving a trail of questions that led to a dead end at the Biltmore Hotel. Despite the fervor of investigations and over 150 suspects, the chilling tale of the Black Dahlia remains one of the most captivating unsolved mysteries, etched forever in the annals of American crime stories. Visit us online at itsmysteryinc.com Join our unmasked at Patreon.com/itsmysteryinc

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57: Unsolved Hollywood: The Mystery of Elizabeth Short

Zoinks! Imagine stumbling upon a spooky cave in Nevada, only to find it's not just full of bat guano but also harboring secrets of gigantic proportions! That's right, back in 1911, two miners discovered not just any skeletons, but enormous ones, towering at 7 to 8 feet tall, with some even sporting remnants of red hair. The intrigue deepened with over 100,000 artifacts unearthed, including a whopping size 28 shoe. The plot thickens with legends of red-haired giants, the Si-Te-Cah, who were said to be quite the terrifying bunch, leading to a fiery showdown in the caves by the local tribes. Fast forward to an archaeological frenzy that uncovers more of these titanic tales, echoing through the artifacts and whispered legends of the Paiute Indians. Was it just lore, or was there truth to the tales of giants roaming Nevada? This episode digs into the chilling blend of history and mystery, piecing together the puzzles left by the giants of Lovelock Cave. Who knew that a hunt for fertilizer would lead to unearthing tales of mammoth proportions! Join us as we decode the mystery, layer by spooky layer. Visit us online at itsmysteryinc.com Join our Patreon at Patreon.com/itsmysteryinc

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13: Our Special Guest, Time Travel, and a Hitman

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