Are you fascinated by conspiracy theories? Join hosts Kait, Colleen, and Megan as they discuss popular “hoaxes” and give you their comedic take on what is fact and what is fiction. If you have a sense of humor and an open mind, please tune in each week!
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Today we're talking about the Megalodon, the super shark. This is the world's biggest predator to have ever existed. This giant shark lived over 23 million years ago. But does the Megalodon still live today? Join us as Colleen takes us through the history of the creature, and whether or not she believes that it still exists today.
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Today, we are going to talk about the tale of the SS Ourang Medan. This ghost ship was reportedly discovered adrift in the Strait of Malacca in the late 1940s. According to the story, various ships received a chilling distress message from the Ourang Medan stating that the entire crew was dead, followed by a final cryptic transmission: "I die." When rescuers eventually located the vessel, the...
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Before there was Henry Cavill, Tom Welling, Dean Cain, or Christopher Reeve… there was the OG Superman… George Reeves was an actor in the 1930s, who’s burgeoning career stalled when he enlisted in WW2. After the war he struggled to find parts, and in need of money, he begrudgingly accepted the role of Superman in the television series Adventures of Superman. The show was a hit, but led to type casting....
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In January 1959, nine experienced Soviet hikers from the Ural Polytechnic Institute set off on a ski trek in the northern Ural Mountains, aiming to reach Mount Otorten. The group, led by Igor Dyatlov, consisted of eight men and two women, almost all in their early to mid-20s. These experienced hikers were supposed to send a telegram at each checkpoint they reached. The first telegram came, the second ...
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In 1901, Frederick McKay was a dentist who opened a practice in Colorado Springs and found that his patients all seemed to have stained/mottled teeth, but no cavities. Why was this? He determined, after nearly 30 years and with the help of other researchers, that they all had what is now called fluorosis – and it was the result of high levels of fluoride in the Colorado Springs drinking water. He rep...
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In 1587, a small English colony was established on an island off of North America's east coast. It was meant to be the first permanent English settlement, but the colonists mysteriously disappeared. Known as the lost colony of Roanoke, it remains one of America's greatest historical mysteries, with only vague clues, and no definitive evidence, fueling ongoing speculation and theories.
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Marilyn Monroe was born Norma Jeane Mortenson, 99 years ago this week. Rising to fame in the 1950s, she captivated audiences with her beauty, charm, and vulnerability. She starred in numerous successful films, including Gentlemen Prefer Blondes, The Seven Year Itch, and Some Like It Hot, solidifying her status as a Hollywood legend. Despite her glamorous public image, Norma Jeane battled with persona...
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So in honor of the new pope, our man Leo, Colleen has gone into full National Treasure mode... a DaVinci Code extravaganza, if you will, and dove deep into the secrets of the Vatican Archives - A room, with 50 miles of shelving containing documents upon documents of the entire history of the Catholic Church. What secrets can we find? What has been kept hush for thousands of years? Today we'll be discussi...
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Memorial Day is the US holiday observed on the last Monday of May, to honor our military personnel who have died in service to the country. Originally known as Decoration Day, the holiday began after the Civil War to commemorate fallen soldiers, and over time, it expanded to include all U.S. military service members who died in wars and conflicts. It is a day of remembrance and reflection to honor the ...
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Today, we are unraveling age-old superstitions, myths, and beliefs passed down through generations. Can waking a sleepwalker kill them? Is it true the caffeine stunts your growth? Do we really need to wait 30 minutes after eating to go for a swim? In this week's episode, we are exploring the origins of these quirky traditions and uncovering the truth behind them.
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The Billiwhack Monster is a creature said to haunt the hills near Santa Paula, California. First reported during the 1950s, the monster allegedly resides in or around the ruins of the old Billiwhack Dairy. According to local lore, a former military scientist who owned the dairy was connected to the OSS, the precursor to the CIA. The OSS allegedly had the owner of the dairy, August Rubel performing experiments beneath the dairy, a...
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Coca-cola, established in 1886, has evolved into one of the world’s most recognized beverage brands. Over its extensive history, the company has been at the center of various controversies and conspiracy theories. Today, we’re going to talk about some of those.
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Robert F. Kennedy, younger brother to John F Kennedy, former Attorney General and New York Senator, and a leading Democratic presidential candidate, was assassinated on June 5, 1968. He was at the Ambassador Hotel in Los Angeles, California, shortly after delivering a victory speech following his win in the California primary. The official story is that Kennedy was shot multiple times by Sirhan Sirhan, a 24-year-old Palestinian m...
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We are taking another look at the infamous sinking of the Titanic - This time discussing the conspiracy theory that the sinking was intentionally planned to ensure the success of the Federal Reserve. Was the sinking orchestrated to eliminate individuals who opposed the creation of the Federal Reserve System? Several wealthy men, including John Jacob Astor IV, Isidor Straus, and Benjamin Guggenheim, wer...
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Let's go back to January 28, 2022 – Boston Police Officer John O’Keefe and his girlfriend, Karen Read, had been fighting. They decided to decompress and meet up in a bar in Canton, Massachusetts, knowing that a blizzard was coming and they were likely going to be snowed in for a few days. Karen met her boyfriend and his buddies at a bar about a mile from John’s home, and then they went across the ...
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Today, Kait is taking us on a deep dive into the conspiracy theory that King Charles III is really a vampire is one of those quirky and bizarre claims that has circulated in some corners of the internet. Is King Charles really a descendent of Dracula? Does this explain the families profound anemia and sensitivity to light? And could Princess Diana's knowledge of the family secret have played a ...
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Sean "Diddy" Combs is the 54 year old music mogul and entrepreneur, known for his record label Bad Boy Records which launched the careers of artists like The Notorious B.I.G., Mase, and Faith Evans, in addition to his own musical career. Beyond music, Diddy has built a business empire that spans multiple industries, including fashion, television, spirits, and media. He's known for his in...
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2020 will be a year that lives in infamy for our generation. It is the year the workers were asked to stay home and children asked not to go to school. It is the year that healthcare workers showing up to work in unprecedented times fighting a virus that they didn't know how to fight. It is the year of "don't wear a mask and don't worry" to "wear a mask, wash your grocer...
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Gabby Petito was born and raised in Blue Point, New York and was the oldest of 7 children in a blended family. While attending Bayport Blue Point High School, she met Brian Laundrie. After graduating in 2017, they reconnected and began dating in 2019. Eventually, they decided to move to Northpoint, Fl to live with Brian's parents. In 2020 they got engaged, and Gabby purchased a Ford Transit Con...
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Today, we are deep diving into one of the most mysterious theories of the 21st century: The Dead Internet Theory. With the growing influence of AI, many people believe that the internet is slowly dying – not in a technical sense, but in terms of human interaction and creativity. Have we reached the inversion point? This is the point at which point the platforms have shifted from human creator driven ...
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