Stuff They Don't Want You To Know
From UFOs to psychic powers, history is riddled with unexplained events. Get a closer look at the Stuff They Don't Want You To Know in this video podcast.
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Unbroken Codes
While cryptography has progressed by leaps and bounds, some codes ...
While cryptography has progressed by leaps and bounds, some codes still haven't been broken. Tune in to learn more about some of history's strangest unbroken codes, from the Voynich manuscript to the Tama Shud case and more.
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What was the Vela incident?
In 1979, a US satellite picked up a disturbing signal ...
In 1979, a US satellite picked up a disturbing signal - the "double flash" of a nuclear detonation near the remote Bouvet island. At least, that's what it appeared to be - but decades later no one has officially explained what the blast was, who was responsible and why they did it. Is there simply a lack of information, or is there a cover-up? Tune in to learn more.
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Why hasn't the spread of nuclear weapons stopped?
On July 16th, 1945 the first atomic bomb test ushered ...
On July 16th, 1945 the first atomic bomb test ushered in a new era of warfare, with weapons capable of killing millions. But how many countries own nukes today, and how did they get them? The answers may surprise you. Tune in to learn more.
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What was "Operation Snow White"?
Did agents of the Church of Scientology really infiltrate the ...
Did agents of the Church of Scientology really infiltrate the US government? If so, then how widespread was the infiltration? What was its alleged purpose? What does the Church have to say about the accusations? Tune in to learn more about the fact, fiction and controversy surrounding the Snow White program.
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A Wednesday vlog?!?
Ben and Matt are interrupting their regularly scheduled broadcast with ...
Ben and Matt are interrupting their regularly scheduled broadcast with some news about upcoming episodes. Tune in to learn what the guys are covering - and why they're taking some extra precautions on the next episode.
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Government Infiltration: Deep Cover Spies
It's true: The KGB really did have deep cover spies ...
It's true: The KGB really did have deep cover spies in the United States - and they weren't the only ones. So how does infiltrating a government work? Who's done it, and why? Tune in to learn more.
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Video Games and Your Brain
It seems that every few years a new moral panic ...
It seems that every few years a new moral panic sweeps through society -- and, often, video games get blamed for perceived rises in crime and violence. But is there any solid evidence supporting that? How do video games affect the human brain? Tune in to learn more.
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Polybius: The Facts and Fiction
Could a video game really drive someone insane? Some people ...
Could a video game really drive someone insane? Some people believe so -- and, according to the urban legend, the game still exists. But how much of the story is true? Join Ben and Matt as they take a look at the legendary Polybius.
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Lost Secrets of Construction
From Stonehenge to the pyramids, researchers in the modern era ...
From Stonehenge to the pyramids, researchers in the modern era are uncovering fascinating information about ancient construction techniques. But is there any ancient structure that still defies explanation? Learn more with Ben and Matt.
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Edward Leedskalnin's Coral Castle
After being jilted a day before his wedding and narrowly ...
After being jilted a day before his wedding and narrowly surviving tuberculosis, Latvian immigrant Edward Leedskalnin spent almost 30 years building Coral Castle out of huge blocks of stone. But how did he make it, and why wouldn't he allow anyone to watch him at work? Tune in to learn more.
