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The mysterious Shugborough Inscription, which has baffled scholars for centuries, may have finally been decoded. The inscription, which consists of a series of letters and symbols, is located on a 18th-century monument in Staffordshire, England. One theory is that it is a code that leads to the location of the Holy Grail. However, the most likely explanation is that it is a masonic code that has yet to be cracked.
Italian police say they were able to catch a mafia member with the help of Google Maps. The police were looking for the man in a remote area of Sicily and were able to find him by looking at the Google Maps images of the area.
- https://www.thevintagenews.com/2017/05/22/the-200-year-old-code-of-the-shugborough-inscription-may-have-been-cracked
- https://www.ancient-origins.net/unexplained-phenomena/shugborough-inscription-002232
- https://thenextweb.com/news/italian-police-say-google-maps-helped-them-catch-a-mafia-member -
In Wisconsin, a fugitive survived for three years in a bunker he made from scratch.
In New York, a group of Gen Zers believe that birds are not real and that they are part of a government conspiracy. Turns out, the media just got duped, and has been duping you!
- https://www.jsonline.com/story/news/2019/08/14/wisconsin-fugitive-survives-three-years-makeshift-bunker/2014577001/
- https://www.nytimes.com/2021/12/09/technology/birds-arent-real-gen-z-misinformation.html -
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The oldest known animation was discovered in a cave in Iran and is thought to be over 5,000 years old. The animation consists of a series of images of animals that are thought to tell a story.
The art of chicken sexing is a lucrative one that is often passed down from generation to generation. Chicken sexers can earn up to $100,000 a year and often start working in the profession when they are just children. -
According to a physicist, the entire universe may be one giant neural network. National Geographic claims there are many secrets about Machu Picchu that have yet to be discovered. For example, there may be a secret city hidden beneath the surface.
According to a new study, the universe may be one giant neural network. This theory was proposed by a group of physicists who believe that the universe is made up of tiny particles that are constantly interacting with each other. This interaction is what allows the universe to store information and learn from it. The study also found that the universe is constantly growing and expanding, which is another sign that it is a living, breathing entity.
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- https://futurism.com/physicist-entire-universe-neural-network
- https://www.nationalgeographic.com/travel/article/secrets
- https://www.worldwildlife.org/blogs/good-nature-travel/posts/ten-interesting-facts-about-machu-picchu -
The Dutchman's Gold Mine is a fabled lost gold mine that is said to be located in the Superstition Mountains in Arizona. The mine is named after a German immigrant named Jacob Waltz, who was also known as the Dutchman. The Dutchman's Mine is one of the most famous lost mines in American history, and has been the subject of many books, articles, and even a movie. There have been many people who have claimed to have found the mine, but no one has ever been able to produce any gold from it.
The Racetrack is a playa in Death Valley National Park, California. It is a dry lake bed that is covered with rocks that have been moved around by the wind. The Racetrack is famous for its "sailing stones" which are rocks that seem to move across the playa on their own. The Lost Dutchman's Gold Mine is said to be located near the Racetrack. Many people have searched for the mine, but it has never been found.
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- https://www.ancient-origins.net/history/searching-gold-lost-dutchman-mine-superstition-mountain-005893
- https://www.nps.gov/deva/planyourvisit/the-racetrack.htm
- https://lost-dutchman-goldmine.com/still-at-it/ -
The Templar tunnel in Acre is a weird and wonderful place. Built by the Knights Templar in the 12th century, it is a hidden gem in the city. The tunnel is said to be haunted by the ghosts of the knights who built it, and is a popular spot for tourists to visit.
There are a variety of weird and wonderful drinks in the world. From the exotic sounding "snake wine" to the more familiar "bloody Mary", there is a drink to suit everyone's taste.
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- https://www.ancient-origins.net/ancient-places-asia/templar-tunnel-acre-0011440
- https://www.veryhungrynomads.com/9-weird-drinks-in-the-world/ -
In the city of Weeki Wachee, Florida, live mermaids perform daily shows in an underwater theater. The city was founded in 1947 as a roadside attraction and has been home to mermaids ever since. In addition to the daily shows, the city also offers mermaid classes for those interested in learning the craft.
Also… a mountain that “lays” eggs… seriously.
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- https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/the-city-of-live-mermaids-only-in-florida
- https://www.ancient-origins.net/unexplained-phenomena/egg-laying-mountain-0016548 -
In 1853, chef George Crum was working in a Saratoga Springs, New York, restaurant when a customer, irritated by the thickness of his fried potatoes, sent them back to the kitchen. In a fit of pique, Crum sliced the potatoes wafer-thin, fried them and sent them back out. The customer loved them. And so were born potato chips.
Stephanie Dalley, author of The Lost Gardens of Babylon, argues that the Hanging Gardens were in fact in the Assyrian city of Nineveh, not Babylon. She argues that the gardens were part of a series of gardens, including one at the palace of King Sennacherib in Nineveh.
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- https://www.smithsonianmag.com/arts-culture/curious-history-potato-chip-180979232/
- https://www.pbs.org/wnet/secrets/the-lost-gardens-of-babylon-qa-with-dr-stephanie-dalley-tv-host-author-of-lost-gardens-of-babylon/1172/
- https://allthatsinteresting.com/hanging-gardens-of-babylon
- https://www.history.com/.amp/news/hanging-gardens-existed-but-not-in-babylon -
There are many ancient wonders that are still around today. The Tamil Bell is one of them. It is a large bell that was used to summon people.
The Seven Wonders of the Ancient World are also still around. They are the Great Pyramid of Giza, the Hanging Gardens of Babylon, the Temple of Artemis, the Statue of Zeus, the Mausoleum at Halicarnassus, the Colossus of Rhodes, and the Lighthouse of Alexandria.
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- https://theplanetd.com/wonders-of-the-world/
- https://www.ancient-origins.net/artifacts-other-artifacts/tamil-bell-0016522
- https://www.history.com/.amp/topics/ancient-history/seven-wonders-of-the-ancient-world -
In 1880, James A. Garfield, the 20th president of the United States, was shot in the back by Charles Guiteau. Guiteau was a disgruntled office seeker who was upset that he had not been given a position in Garfield's administration. Garfield was rushed to the hospital and doctors tried to find the bullet with a metal detector, but the metal detector was not sensitive enough and they were unable to find the bullet. Garfield died two months later.
In 2016, a Canadian teenager named William Gadoury claimed to have discovered a lost Mayan city using Google Earth. Gadoury had noticed that the layout of the city matched the layout of the constellations in the night sky. However, Gadoury's discovery was later debunked by archaeologists who said that the city was not a lost city, but a natural formation.
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- https://www.cracked.com/article_32660_the-first-metal-detector-failed-to-save-garfield-from-a-bullet.html
- https://www.smh.com.au/technology/canadian-teen-william-gadourys-discovery-of-mayan-city-debunked-as-junk-science-20160511-gosa26.html -
There are a lot of theories out there about what lies beneath the surface of our planet, but one of the most popular is the Hollow Earth theory. This theory suggests that the Earth is actually hollow, and that there is a world inside of it that is populated by strange creatures. Some people believe that this inner world is actually the Garden of Eden, and that it is where humanity originated. Others believe that it is a parallel universe, or even the home of aliens. There is no scientific evidence to support any of these claims, but that hasn't stopped people from believing in them.
And in more disgusting news, this is the story of the Sourtoe Cocktail, a drink served in Dawson City, Yukon, Canada. The cocktail is made with a human toe, and the drinker must allow the toe to touch their lips in order to finish the drink. The toe is preserved in salt, and the cocktail is served with a shot of whiskey.
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- https://www.gi.alaska.edu/alaska-science-forum/hollow-earth-theory
- https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/sourtoe-cocktail -
Eternal Reefs is a company that makes artificial reefs out of concrete balls. The company was started by a man named Todd Barber, who was inspired to make these reefs after he saw how much damage was being done to natural reefs by humans. The company makes the reefs in a way that they will last for a very long time, and they are placed in areas where they will help to restore the natural reef ecosystem.
A man known as "Le Loyon" has been spotted in the woods of Switzerland for over a decade, wearing camouflage and walking around silently. He has never been seen talking to anyone, and only occasionally responds to questions with grunts. Some believe he is a hermit, while others believe he may be suffering from a mental illness.
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- https://paranorms.com/le-loyon/
- https://www.eternalreefs.com/the-eternal-reefs-story/about-reef-balls/ -
Action Park was a water park in Vernon, New Jersey that opened in 1978 and closed in 1996. The park was known for its dangerous rides and lax safety standards. Gene Mulvihill, the man behind the park's creation, wanted to create a place where people of all ages could enjoy themselves.
Also a dude totally lived in a secret nook in a mall… for like four years.
Find out more on the show!
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- https://www.history.com/news/the-rise-and-fall-of-action-park-new-jerseys-most-dangerous-water-park
- https://www.newskudo.com/rhode-island/providence/entertainment/5914639-providence-artist-banned-from-mall-after-living-in-secret-apartment-for-four-years -
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https://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/npr/734471703/music-for-plants-is-real-even-if-the-science-isn-t
- https://electricityforprogress.com/biodata-sonification/
- https://www.grunge.com/635781/the-serial-killer-who-allegedly-left-amazon-reviews-for-his-weapons/
- Project Hail Mary - Andy Weir: https://amzn.to/3FLHhQJ -
What did you do last Thursday? What if we told you that you did nothing... because last Thursday never happened!? That's right — we're discussing "Last Thursdayism," if Adam had a belly button, and other important shenanigans today. And about lava tubes. Now, we all know size doesn't matter — unless it's a lava tube. Then it definitely matters.
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- https://medium.com/mondo/what-is-last-thursdayism-db9d16b4d76a
- https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/nature/lava-tubes.htm -
The bullet ant is the most painful insect bite in the world. It earns its name because of the intense, burning pain it causes. The pain is so excruciating that it has been compared to being shot. The bullet ant is found in Central and South America, and it uses its sting to paralyze prey. The venom is not life-threatening to humans, but the pain can last for hours.
On this episode, we get bit by the bullet ant. (Maybe)
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- https://allthatsinteresting.com/phantom-time-hypothesis
- https://www.thoughtco.com/bullet-ant-sting-facts-4174296 -
The Book Thief, but real life. And with maps. And in libraries. Also, the official Golden Ratio episode! Woot!
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On this show:
- https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/how-german-librarians-caught-a-book-thief
- https://www.amazon.com/Camino-Island-Novel-John-Grisham-ebook/dp/B01N2ABE60/
- https://www.mathnasium.com/examples-of-the-golden-ratio-in-nature -
Want botulism? Who doesn't? Did you know the stuff we inject into our faces for "vanity" is the world's deadliest toxin? Also, burritos (flying super-fast through a secret nationwide tunnel).
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On this show:
- https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/botulism-outbreak-gave-rise-americas-food-safety-system-180969868/
- https://idlewords.com/2007/04/the_alameda_weehawken_burrito_tunnel.htm -
On this show:
- Amazonia by James Rollins: https://amzn.to/3nvKBcV
- https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/mojave-megaphone
- https://www.civilwarrailroadtunnel.com/2021/01/29/civil-war-soldiers-and-the-mystery-of-the-glowing-wounds/
- https://www.vox.com/culture/22062796/monoliths-utah-california-romania -
Recording dreams like in my book, The Amazon Code? Not just fiction, folks. (Also, if you're reading this, a bot probably created it because the Internet is dead.)
On this show:
- https://www.nickthacker.com/TAC
- https://www.theatlantic.com/technology/archive/2021/08/dead-internet-theory-wrong-but-feels-true/619937/
- https://futurism.com/the-byte/conspiracy-theory-internet-died
- https://abeautiful.world/stories/michio-kaku-2/
- https://www.lightspeedmagazine.com/nonfiction/interview-michio-kaku/
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nsjDnYxJ0bo - Show more
