In 2004, an internet user received a strange package that led them to a website. While nothing seemed out of the ordinary with this website, things soon took a cryptic and mysterious turn. The web page appeared to be hacked by a sentient AI who attempted to contact users who visited the site before reaching out to people through payphones across the country. Today, we’re going to break down the details behind the immersive story known as I Love Bees.

Mirrored Website: ilovebees.co

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If you'd like to listen to past mysteries we discuss, they are Cicada 3301 (https://open.spotify.com/episode/61MDAvvQnLV9Amd37icCx9?si=2c9769a0b7a84807).

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