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The Bermuda Triangle: Spooky for decades, and fodder for Sci-Fi tales a plenty. Missing Navy planes, disappearing ships, and plenty of other would-be supernatural activity, off the coast of Florida.

The original page lives at: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bermuda_Triangle

What's ChatGPT have to say?: The Bermuda Triangle is a region in the western part of the North Atlantic Ocean where a number of aircraft and ships are said to have disappeared under mysterious circumstances. Some people believe that these disappearances are due to supernatural or extraterrestrial causes, while others argue that the disappearances can be attributed to natural phenomena such as human error, piracy, or severe weather conditions. Despite numerous investigations, there is no scientific evidence to support any of the supernatural or extraterrestrial theories, and the majority of disappearances can be explained by natural causes.

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Way out in the Nevada desert, we have a secretive US Government Air Base. What happens here? What happened here? Were there ALIENS? Today, we look into Area 51. 

Find the original at https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Area_51 

From ChatGTP: Area 51 is a highly secretive United States Air Force facility located in the Nevada desert. The exact nature of the activities that take place at the facility is classified, and as such, there is no official information on what has happened there. However, there are a number of popular theories and rumors about what goes on at Area 51. One of the most widely known theories is that the facility is used for the development and testing of advanced military technology, including aircraft and weapons systems. Some people have speculated that the facility may also be used for the study of extraterrestrial life, including the recovery and examination of crashed UFOs. In 2019, a viral social media event called "Storm Area 51" attracted widespread attention and led to a large number of people gathering in the area around the facility. However, the event turned out to be largely peaceful, with no significant breaches of security or other incidents reported. Despite the many rumors and speculations, it remains unclear exactly what happens at Area 51, and the U.S. government has consistently maintained a policy of secrecy around the facility.

Agent 355 was -- possibly -- a spy for George Washington et. al. during the American Revolutionary War. Notably, she was a she.

The original Wikipedia entry lives at: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Agent_355

From ChatGPT: Agent 355 is a code name given to a female agent who worked as a spy during the American Revolution. Her true identity is unknown, and historians have been unable to confirm her real name or background.

The code name "355" was used to refer to her in letters written by General George Washington, who directed her activities. The number was believed to be a secret code that referred to her identity or rank within the spy network.

Agent 355's role in the American Revolution was primarily as an intelligence gatherer. She would gather information on British troop movements, supply routes, and other important details, and then pass that information along to General Washington and other high-ranking officials in the Continental Army.

Despite her efforts, Agent 355's ultimate fate is unknown. Some historians believe that she was captured by the British and executed as a spy, while others believe that she may have survived the war and gone on to live a normal life.

Agent 355 has become a legendary figure in American history, and her story has been the subject of many books, plays, and other works of art. She is remembered as a brave and resourceful spy who risked her life to help win the American Revolution.

This episode, from Wikipedia: QAnon is a disproven far-right conspiracy theory alleging that a cabal of Satanic, cannibalistic pedophiles operate a global child sex trafficking ring and conspired against former President Donald Trump during his term in office. QAnon has been described as a cult.

Here's a link to Go Viral!, the online game mentioned in section 11 of the podcast, that illustrates how misinformation gets created & spread. Pretty amusing & recommended: https://www.goviralgame.com/books/go-viral/

The original Wikipedia page can be found at: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/QAnon

From ChatGPT: QAnon is a far-right conspiracy theory that originated on internet forums and social media platforms in 2017. The theory centers around an anonymous figure known as "Q," who claims to be a high-level government insider with access to classified information.

QAnon followers believe that there is a deep state conspiracy involving a global network of elite politicians, celebrities, and other powerful figures who engage in child sex trafficking, satanic rituals, and other nefarious activities. They believe that President Donald Trump is working to expose and defeat this conspiracy, and that Q provides cryptic clues and messages that help followers understand what is happening.

The QAnon theory has been linked to other conspiracy theories, such as Pizzagate, which falsely claimed that high-ranking members of the Democratic Party were running a child sex trafficking ring out of a Washington D.C. pizza restaurant. QAnon followers have been involved in a range of activities, from spreading conspiracy theories online to participating in real-world events such as protests and acts of violence.

The QAnon theory has been widely debunked and has been described as a dangerous and baseless conspiracy theory by many experts, including law enforcement agencies. Social media platforms such as Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube have taken steps to remove QAnon content from their platforms, but the theory continues to have a following among some far-right and conspiracy-minded individuals.