Stuff They Don't Want You To Know

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2011
2011x1
The Philadelphia Experiment: Fact or Fiction?
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08, 2011
Nowadays many people are familiar with the legend of the Philadelphia Experiment -- but how did it all begin? Tune in and learn more in this episode.
2011x2
Global Warming Conspiracy Theories
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15, 2011
Global warming has historically been a controversial topic. Today mainstream scientists and politicians still debate the potential consequences of the phenomenon. But what do conspiracy theorists think about global warming? Tune in and find out.
2011x3
What's the deal with crystal skulls?
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22, 2011
When Anne Mitchell-Hedges found a crystal skull at a Belizean excavation site, rumors spread like wildfire. People claimed that the skulls possessed supernatural powers. Science has .. show full overview
2011x4
Will the real Shakespeare please stand up?
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29, 2011
William Shakespeare is one of the most well-known, influential writers in the English language -- at least, that is, if he actually wrote it. Tune in to learn more about the controversial debate surrounding William Shakespeare's identity.
2011x5
What's happening to the bees?
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05, 2011
Recently, U.S. beekeepers have reported a disturbing increase in hive failures. Experts are still trying to learn what's driving the collapse of these hives -- but some conspiracy theorists claim the government knew about this before it hit the news.
2011x6
Why is aspartame such a controversial additive?
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12, 2011
Aspartame is sweeter than sugar and packs less of a caloric punch. Sounds cool, right? So why has aspartame become one of the most controversial food additives in history? Tune in to learn more about aspartame conspiracy theories.
2011x7
FEMA, the New Madrid Fault
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19, 2011
Experts say there's a 10% chance that the US will experience a severe earthquake within the next 50 years. However, some conspiracy theorists believe a quake is due much sooner -- and .. show full overview
2011x8
Whistleblowers: Part 1
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26, 2011
Whistleblowers are a controversial -- and, some would argue, crucial -- part of the modern world. Watch the first installment of this three-part series to learn more about the history and future of whistleblowing.
2011x9
Whistleblowers: Part 2
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05, 2011
The second episode of this series covers some historical cases of whistleblowing in the US and abroad, examining what happens to the people who leak the secrets of businesses or governments to the public. Tune in to learn more about whistleblowers.
2011x10
Whistleblowers: Part 3
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12, 2011
In the digital age, it's become incredibly difficult to keep secrets. But what does this mean for the future? Tune in to learn more about whistleblowing -- and why some conspiracy .. show full overview
2011x11
The Search for The Loch Ness Monster
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19, 2011
Scientists from around the world have scoured Scotland's Loch Ness in an attempt to discover the infamous Loch Ness monster (affectionately known as 'Nessie'). Tune in to learn more about the search for Nessie in this episode.
2011x12
What happens at Bohemian Grove?
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26, 2011
For decades rumors about Bohemian Grove have run wild through the conspiracy world -- but what actually happens at Bohemian Grove? Tune in to learn more.
2011x13
Is the War on Drugs part of a conspiracy?
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02, 2011
The War on Drugs has continued for decades, yet the U.S. remains the world's largest market for illegal drugs. But, according to some, this is a war the U.S. was never meant to win. .. show full overview
2011x14
The Knights of Malta
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09, 2011
The Sovereign Military Order of Malta is a centuries-old organization that conducts humanitarian missions around the world. So why do some people believe it isn't as innocent as it appears? Tune in to learn more conspiracy theories.
2011x15
Who are the men in black?
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16, 2011
Forget Will Smith: The real men in black are much more sinister -- at least, that is, if they exist at all. But what exactly are the men in black? Listen in to learn more about the conspiracy theories concerning these mysterious individuals.
2011x16
Who's making all those crop circles?
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23, 2011
Cereologists don't all agree on how crop circles form, but there are some wild theories out there, including freak weather and UFOs. Also, hoaxers confessed to making hundreds of .. show full overview
2011x17
The Other Lunar Conspiracy Theories
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30, 2011
Most people have already heard the most popular lunar conspiracy theory -- that no one actually landed on the moon -- but what about the rest? Tune in to learn more about other .. show full overview
2011x18
What is the Trilateral Commission?
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07, 2011
With around 390 members, the Trilateral Commission is a fairly small group -- so why do they get so much attention from conspiracy theorists? Tune in to learn more about the history of the Trilateral Commission.
2011x19
Was there a conspiracy to kill Dr. Martin Luther King?
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19, 2011
When Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was murdered at a Memphis motel, the world recoiled in shock. Two months later James Earl Ray was arrested and, ultimately, convicted of the crime. So .. show full overview
2011x20
What if the Cold War never ended?
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21, 2011
Most historians agree that the fall of the Soviet Union occurred in 1991, and the KGB was dissolved in the same year. Or was it? Tune in to learn how a Soviet defector convinced .. show full overview
2011x21
The Death of Diana: Accident or Conspiracy?
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28, 2011
When Princess Diana died as a result of a horrendous car crash in Paris, the United Kingdom was shaken to the core. As more details emerged, some people became convinced that Diana's death was not an accident. Why? Tune in and learn more.
2011x22
Is the government covering up the risks of fracking?
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04, 2011
Hydraulic fracturing is a process used to enhance the output of oil wells, and an estimated 90% of natural gas in the US comes from wells using this process. The EPA claims the process .. show full overview
2011x23
Is the US headed toward hyperinflation?
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11, 2011
A dollar doesn't buy what it used to, and some worry that the US is headed toward disastrous hyperinflation. And, according to some conspiracy theorists, this isn't an accident. Tune in to learn more about hyperinflation.
2011x24
The Walking Dead, Part I: Are Zombies Real?
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18, 2011
Nowadays, zombies are big business. But outside of the horror films and video games, is there any truth to the zombie legends? Tune in to find out.
2011x25
The Walking Dead, Part II: Resurrection
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25, 2011
Some experts believe that Haitian zombies are victims of tetrodotoxin poisoning -- sometimes they've been buried and revived, but they were never actually dead. So what are the odds of actually resurrecting a corpse? Tune in to learn more.
2011x26
What is the money pit?
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02, 2011
Located off the coast of Nova Scotia, Oak Island seems like an unremarkable place -- except, that is, for the mysterious site known as the money pit. But what is it, exactly? Who built .. show full overview
2011x27
Is the curse of the pharaohs real?
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09, 2011
In 1922, Howard Carter discovered the tomb of King Tut. According to rumors, Carter's group was cursed for defiling the pharaoh's grave. Tune in to learn more about the pharaoh's cure -- .. show full overview
2011x28
What is alchemy?
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16, 2011
Stuck halfway between the superstitions of magic and the methodology of science, alchemy was an intellectual haven for some of history's most influential thinkers, including Isaac .. show full overview
2011x29
Alien Abductions: The Great Conundrum
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23, 2011
Stories of alien abductions are found across the world. Yet according to mainstream science, there's no evidence to prove these outlandish claims. Tune in to learn more about the controversy surrounding stories of alien abductions.
2011x30
Project ARTICHOKE, Part I: The Manchurian Candidate
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30, 2011
Could drugs and psychological torture turn an average person into an unwilling assassin? It sounds like the stuff of sci-fi -- so why do some people believe the CIA tried to do it in real life? Tune in to learn more about Project ARTICHOKE.
2011x31
Prjoect ARTICHOKE, Part II: What is DORMOUSE?
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06, 2011
Which was worse: Project ARTICHOKE or MKULTRA? According to some, ARTICHOKE contained secrets so sensitive that the CIA leaked information about MKULTRA to divert attention from their .. show full overview
2011x32
What happened at Eilean Mor?
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13, 2011
In December of 1900, three men at the lighthouse on Scotland's isolated Eilean Mor appeared to have vanished into thin air. But what exactly happened? Tune in to learn more.
2011x33
Have oil companies suppressed technology?
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20, 2011
As oil supplies dwindle, it seems everyone is searching for the next big energy breakthrough. Oil companies are doing the same thing -- at least, that's the mainstream view. So why don't conspiracy theorists believe them? Tune in to find out.
2011x34
What's the deal with debt ceiling theories?
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27, 2011
The US government recently raised the debt ceiling in a political conflict between the President and members of Congress. This isn't the first time this has happened, and some conspiracy theorists believe there's more to the story. But what, exactly?
2011x35
The Placebo Effect and Pharmaceutical Companies
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03, 2011
Scientists have noticed that patients may experience improvements just from thinking they've had medicine, even if that medicine is fake. But why does the placebo effect work, and why do .. show full overview
2011x36
Post 9/11: The Patriot Act
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10, 2011
In the wake of September 11th intelligence agencies pressed for new, powerful laws, including the Patriot Act. But what is it, exactly, and why do some people think it has little to do .. show full overview
2011x37
Post 9/11: The Black Sites
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17, 2011
Built to house captured terrorists, Guantanamo Bay's prison remains extremely controversial, and experts aren't sure what will happen to the detainees. And this prison is only the beginning of the story. Tune in to learn more about black sites.
2011x38
Does a devil live in Jersey?
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24, 2011
The legend of the Jersey Devil dates back for centuries, and hundreds of people have reported seeing the creature. Yet despite extensive searches, no one has conclusively proven its existence. Tune in to learn more about the search.
2011x39
What will happen to Fukushima?
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01, 2011
When an earthquake damaged Japan's Fukushima-Daiichi reactor, authorities claimed the damage was under control -- yet the public didn't know the truth. Learn more about the future of .. show full overview
2011x40
What happened during the Waco siege?
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08, 2011
The ill-fated FBI raid of the Branch Davidian compound in Waco, Texas captured international attention – but what exactly happened? Tune in to learn more about the official story – and why some people aren’t buying it – in this episode.
2011x41
What's happening to the world's oceans?
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15, 2011
What’s happening to life underwater? Tune in for a closer look at the state of ocean acidification, commercial fishing, oil spills and why some conspiracy theorists believe the public isn’t getting the full story.
2011x42
Prisons and Profit
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22, 2011
The U.S. has the world’s largest prison population, and some prisoners are held by private companies. Proponents of this practice believe the state saves money, but not everyone buys the official story. Tune in to learn more about for-profit prisons.
2011x43
Is Halloween dangerous?
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29, 2011
To most people, Halloween is just a celebration of costumes and candy. However, others believe there's a diabolical agenda at work -- nothing less than a battle between Heaven and Hell. Why? Tune in to learn more about Halloween conspiracy theories.
2011x44
Could a disease wipe out humanity?
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05, 2011
History is filled with horrific stories of disease wiping out millions, but how likely is such an event today? According to some conspiracy theorists, it's more plausible now than ever. Tune in to learn more about plague conspiracies.
2011x45
Are income taxes part of a conspiracy?
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17, 2011
It's no secret that income tax can be an unpopular subject, and most people think the tax code is far from perfect. But why do some believe income tax itself is illegal? Tune in to learn more about tax protestors and income tax conspiracy theories.
2011x46
Are plants intelligent?
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19, 2011
We've all heard stories of plants responding to positive attention from humans, and botanists have discovered amazing behavior in some plant species -- but what could it mean? Tune in to learn why some people believe plants may be intelligent.
2011x47
What Happened At Roswell: Part One
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01, 2011
The alleged alien landing at Roswell is one of the world's most well-known conspiracy theories. But what exactly happened? Tune in to find out in the first part of this series.
2011x48
What are number stations?
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03, 2011
If you listen to long-range radio, you may have noticed something strange -- every so often, stations that usually only broadcast dead air seem to transmit mysterious series of numbers. But why? Tune in to learn more about number stations.
2011x49
Is your brain tricking you?
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10, 2011
It's no secret that we have to carefully consider the sources of our information. But what if your own brain is the source of misdirection? Tune in to learn how your brain can subtly alter your perception, creating false memories, déjà vu and more.
2011x50
What Happened At Roswell: Part Two
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17, 2011
The first episode of this series explored the crash near Roswell, New Mexico. However, the story doesn't end there. Tune in to learn why some people believe President Truman created a .. show full overview
2011x51
The Surprising Origins of Christmas
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23, 2011
Chances are that you've heard of the alleged war on Christmas, which some believe is an effort to distance the celebration from its origins. But what are those origins, exactly -- and .. show full overview
2011x52
Is your brain tricking you? Part 2: Hack Your Brain
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31, 2011
It's true that your brain may not be nearly as objective as you'd hope, but sometimes these eccentricities can work in your favor. Tune in to learn how you can hack your brain for better performance.