- Hoer Verde: The Ghost Town That Ghosted Us | 334
It's "Hoer Verde" time, the Brazilian village that, like a magician's assistant or Conspiracy Bot after a paternity suit, disappeared without a trace! The villagers are said to have vanished, leaving behind only a cryptic message and one used gun.
We unpack this Bermuda Triangle of towns, which went poof! before anybody could say "unexplained phenomenon". We've got "eyewitness" accounts, wild theories (think aliens and black holes), and a hefty helping of pure, unadulterated confusion.
So tune as tell the tale and ask the important question, is this all just B.S.? All that and the return of Kevin this week on Hysteria 51!
Special thanks to this week’s sources:
Books
Koontz, Dean. Phantoms. Berkley, 1983.
Videos
The Mysterious Disappearance of Hoer Verde, Brazil in 1923 - https://youtu.be/63SYhMhSQdM
Mysteries and Oddities: Hoer Verde, the Village that vanished, 600 people who suddenly disappeared! - https://youtu.be/EcYgUlN0Bz0
Websites
ExplorersWeb - https://explorersweb.com/exploration-mysteries-hoer-verde/
To Contrive & Jive - https://tocontriveandjive.wordpress.com/2021/04/11/the-vanishing-of-hoer-verde/
Anomalien - https://anomalien.com/the-mysterious-case-of-the-disappearance-of-an-entire-village-in-brazil/
Infinity Explorers - https://www.infinityexplorers.com/disappearance-hoer-verde-village-residents/
Cool Interesting Stuff - https://coolinterestingstuff.com/hoer-verde-the-town-with-600-inhabitants-that-vanished
Factschology - https://factschology.com/mmm-podcast-articles/mysterious-disappearance-hoer-verde-brazil-1923
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We're lassoing some 'out of this world' news from the Lone Star State, where a baffling cattle mystery has struck Texas ranchers once again. Six seemingly healthy cattle have met a bizarre end, all with one thing in common - their tongues mysteriously removed and no signs of blood. Law enforcement is scratching their heads, the ranchers are bewildered, and CBot swears he was not involved. We're going to rustle up some theories and see if we can't shed some light on this peculiar case of tongueless cattle.
Then, we shift gears to decode the intriguing development in the world of Artificial Intelligence. A recent AI experiment promises to make our sci-fi dreams (or nightmares) come true by revealing the thoughts of people through brain scans. It's the latest breakthrough that's blurring the lines between technology and our minds. But what does this mean for our future? Could our deepest, unspoken thoughts now be read like an open book? We're diving deep into this groundbreaking study, its implications, and the ethical conundrum it presents.
Buckle up, truth-seekers, for a wild ride into the strange and the unexplained. We promise, it's a journey you don't want to miss this week on Hysteria 51!
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Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy27m | May 22, 2023 - The Red Ghost of Arizona: When Camels Go Rogue | 333
This week the boys are galloping across the sandy vistas of Arizona to uncover the truth behind the legendary Red Ghost of the Wild West. It's a tale of a mysterious beast that left even the grittiest cowboys shivering in their boots - and yes, it involves a camel.
We'll be answering the burning questions - Why was a camel roaming the Arizona desert? Why the heck did this thing shed so bad? And of course, there is a skeleton on it, so was Conspiracy Bot involved???
So tune in get your spit cups ready... for you or the camels, we don't judge... because it's Ghostly Apparitions, Rogue Camels, and the Wild West this week, only on Hysteria 51!
Special thanks to this week’s sources:
Videos
Legends of the West. "The Legend of the Red Ghost: The Feral Camels of the Wild West". YouTube, Jul 23, 2022 www.youtube.com/watch?v=EladG-U8njI. Accessed 13 May 2023.
The Eclectic Blogger. " The Red Ghost of Arizona". YouTube, Apr 8, 2022 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YKknHbBbS_s. Accessed 13 May 2023.
Websites
"Red Ghost (folklore)." Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. 24 March 2023, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Red_Ghost_%28folklore%29. Accessed 13 May 2023.
"The U.S. Army's 'Camel Corps' Experiment." The Campaign for the National Museum of the United States Army, 8 Jan. 2022, https://armyhistory.org/the-u-s-armys-camel-corps-experiment/. Accessed 13 May 2023.
Froman, Robert. "The Red Ghost." American Heritage, 1 Apr. 1961, www.americanheritage.com/red-ghost. Accessed 13 May 2023.
Aker, Andrea. "The Legend of Red Ghost." Arizona Oddities, 12 Mar. 2010, https://arizonaoddities.com/2010/03/the-legend-of-red-ghost/. Accessed 13 May 2023.
Dungan, Ron. "This Is the Ultimate Arizona Ghost Story." AZ Central, 29 Oct. 2015, www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/best-reads/2015/10/29/arizona-ghost-story-red-ghost-camels/72599326/. Accessed 13 May 2023.
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Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy47m | May 17, 2023 - Blurry Hysteria: Death By Chocolate Cube Monster | BONUS
Buckle up as we dive headfirst into the world of cubic creatures and sticky situations. Our hosts Brent & David will guide you through the uncharted waters of Hong Kong's ponds where a bizarre, 24-eyed creature has recently been discovered. They'll uncover the secrets of this peculiar pond dweller and ponder the question: What does it mean to be truly "squared" away?
But that's not all! Our intrepid hosts will also journey to the Mars Wrigley factory, where an unexpected incident has left two workers swimming in a sea of chocolate. We'll explore the finer points of occupational hazards in the confectionery world and investigate the age-old question: Is there such a thing as too much chocolate?
News Stories Mentioned:
Mike Jenkins | BBC - https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-64620418
Doug Davis | Miami Harold - https://www.miamiherald.com/news/nation-world/world/article274451715.html
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Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy16m | May 8, 2023 - Area 51: A Look Back for Rick Davidson | BONUS
Hey there, Hysteria Nation! This is Kevin Crispin, frequent guest, certified over-thinker, and friend of the show. Robots need not apply - well, except for Kyle, he's the real MVP. Before we dive in, we want to extend our deepest condolences to Brent and Producer Lisa as they grieve the loss of Brent's father-in-law and Lisa’s dad, Rick, who sadly passed away this past week.
In loving memory of Rick and to honor the unique connection he shared with Brent, we're revisiting one of Rick’s all-time favorite episodes – we're traveling way back to Episode 51, which unravels the enigmatic world of Area 51. This topic held a special place in the hearts of both Brent and his father-in-law, sparking endless captivating conversations between them and inspiring the show’s name.
So, let's journey down memory lane together and explore the mysteries of Area 51. And if you're new to the podcast, this is the perfect opportunity to see what all the excitement is about.
Brent and David will be back next week with a brand-new episode, but for now, please join us in celebrating the life of a cherished family member and the extraordinary bond he shared with our friends, Brent and Lisa Hand.
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In this very special episode of Hysteria 51 we take an introspective look back at the show over the years and the socioeconomic…hahahahah…I can’t. Nope, for our 51st episode we talk our (sorta) namesake – Area 51. What’s there? What isn’t? Do the aliens only communicate with Data from Star Trek? Plus, C-Bot compares the show to Rouge One (he just likes the robot), can a patty melt be classified as a cheeseburger (a debate ensues), and are Lego sets really Area 51 starter kits (was there ever a doubt)? All of that and more on the podcast that can’t quite believe we’ve actually made it to 51 episodes – Hysteria 51.
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Fasten your seatbelts, folks, because this bonus episode of Hysteria 51 is taking you on a wild ride! First, we're headed to South Africa, where serpents have traded their usual jungle hangouts for a taste of the high life. Forget about Samuel L. Jackson, because we've got the real deal - snakes on a plane! Join David and Brent as they slither through this bizarre tale of airborne reptiles, discussing how these slippery stowaways managed to board a plane and what the pilot did to keep his cool
Then, we're diving into the murky world of treasure hunting, where a tale of Civil War gold turns into a high-stakes game of cat and mouse with the FBI. Did the Bureau steal a fortune in precious bullion from its rightful owners? All that and more this week on Blurry Hysteria!
Thanks to this week's sources:
Mike Jenkins | BBC
South Africa snake on plane: Deadly cobra in cockpit forces emergency landing
Dan Burkel | NPR
Treasure hunters allege the FBI made off with Civil War-era gold and covered it up
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Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy21m | May 1, 2023 - The Tartarian Empire Strikes Back: Mud Floods, Maps, and Forgotten History | 332
This week on Hysteria 51, we're diving headfirst into the murky, muddy waters of the Tartarian Empire. Join David and Brent as they excavate the truth behind the enigmatic mud floods, unearth mysterious maps, and delve deep into the forgotten history of this once-mighty civilization. And, they don't have to go alone, JTR Brown and Kevin Crispin are back to help dig up clues on the supposed lost superpower.
Did the Tartarians really have advanced technology? Can we blame them for Atlantis or are they just really good at playing hide and seek? Get ready to laugh, learn, and ponder the possibilities as we explore the enigma that is the Tartarian Empire. All that AND Conspiracy Bot ponders his sex appeal!
Also, you can purchase JT’s books below:
A Scab Among the Stars (Lunar Lives Book 1)
Machines and Fever Dreams: Ten Surreal Tales:
Special thanks to this week’s sources:
- Gumilev, Lev. "The Ancient Turks: A Historical Sketch." University of Michigan Press, 1960.
- Scharlau, Kirsten. "Central Asia in World History." Oxford University Press, 2011.
- Lubo-Lesnichenko, Evgeny. "Tartary: The Empire of the Great Steppe." Russian Geographical Society, 2017.
- Gorelik, Mikhail. "The Mongol Empire and Its Legacy." Brill, 2018.
- Sneath, David. "The Headless State: Aristocratic Orders, Kinship Society, and Misrepresentations of Nomadic Inner Asia." Columbia University Press, 2007.
- Kafesoglu, Ibrahim. "The Empire of the Steppes: A History of Central Asia." Rutgers University Press, 1989.
- Kradin, Nikolay. "Nomadic Empires in Evolutionary Perspective." Institute of History, Archaeology and Ethnography of the Peoples of the Far East, 2006.
- Golden, Peter. "Central Asia in World History." Oxford University Press, 2011.
- Hansen, Valerie. "The Silk Road: A New History." Oxford University Press, 2012.
- Sinor, Denis. "The Cambridge History of Early Inner Asia, Volume 1." Cambridge University Press, 1990.
- Tartary Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tartary
- TartaryNova: https://www.tartarynova.com/
- The Tartary Empire: https://www.thetartary.com/
- Tartary: An Empire Hidden in History: https://www.gaia.com/article/tartary-empire-hidden-in-history
- The Mud Flood: https://www.mudflood.org/
- Tartaria: The Hidden Truth: https://www.tartaria.nl/en/home-en/
- Forgotten Empire: The Tartary - A Hidden History: https://www.forgotten-empire.com/
- New Earth Project: https://www.newearthproject.org/
- Tartaria and Mud Flood Research: https://www.facebook.com/groups/TartariaMudFloodResearch/
- Tartary: Myth or Reality?: https://tartary.myfreesites.net/
- The Great Tartary: https://thegreattartary.com/
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Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy57m | Apr 26, 2023 - Tulpa-Mania: Mind-Made Mayhem with Contest Winner Lauren | 331
This week join Brent, David, and Contest Winner Lauren as they dive head-first into the wild world of Tulpas - those mysterious, mind-made entities that seem to have a life of their own. Are they just figments of our imagination, or do they hold the key to unlocking new dimensions of consciousness? Or maybe Demons? Or, wait for it.... fake????
No matter what they are, we go on a mind-bending journey and discuss the origins of these thought-forms, from ancient Tibetan mysticism to modern-day internet forums. Plus, does Conspiracy Bot have a Tulpa foot fetish?
Strap in and get ready for a wild ride through the land of mental manifestations - this is one episode of Hysteria 51 you won't want to miss!
Special thanks to this week’s sources:
Books
-David-Néel, A. (1929). Magic and Mystery in Tibet. Claude Kendall.
-Veissière, S. P. L. (2015). Varieties of Tulpa Experiences: Sentient Imaginary Friends, Embodied Joint Attention, and Hypnotic Sociality in a Wired World. Somatosphere.
-Morgenstern, D. (2017). The Tulpa Effect. Independently published.
Videos
YouTube. "Real Future: Tulpas, the Internet's Imaginary Friends (Episode 15)" YouTube, Apr 13, 2016, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z3j5gtUCkJg. Accessed 13 April 2023.
YouTube. "What Is A Tulpa?" YouTube, Nov 2, 2022, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q7UY3GY0kSg. Accessed 13 April 2023.
Websites
Tulpa.info. "Home." Tulpa.info, n.d., https://www.tulpa.info/. Accessed 13 April 2023.
WikiHow. "How to Create a Tulpa." WikiHow, n.d., https://www.wikihow.com/Create-a-Tulpa. Accessed 13 April 2023.
Encyclopedia of Buddhism. "Tulpa." Encyclopedia of Buddhism, n.d., https://encyclopediaofbuddhism.org/wiki/Tulpa. Accessed 13 April 2023.
HowStuffWorks. "Tulpas: The Idea That Thoughts Can Come Alive." HowStuffWorks, n.d., https://people.howstuffworks.com/tulpas-idea-that-thoughts-can-come-alive.htm. Accessed 13 April 2023.
Pierre, Dr. Joe. Enacted Identities: Multiplicity, Plurality, and Tulapmancy. Psychology Today. Feb. 13, 2023. Web. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/psych-unseen/202302/enacted-identities-multiplicity-plurality-and-tulpamancy
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Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy57m | Apr 19, 2023 - Voicemail Madness! | 330
Hold onto your tinfoil hats, ya savages! This week, David and Brent take a break from their usual conspiratorial deep dives to unleash the voices of the Hysteria 51 community. That's right, it's time for listener voicemails!
So, buckle up and brace yourself for this rollercoaster ride through the weird and wonderful world of Hysteria 51 listeners. And remember, keep your hands and legs inside the vehicle at all times, and please, do NOT feed the cryptids!
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Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy43m | Apr 12, 2023 - Heaven's Gate Revisited: UFOs & Comets & Castration, Oh My! | 329
Strap on your Nikes, grab your favorite alien snack, and join us as we look back at the time we tried to uncover the truth behind the Heaven's Gate Cult. Did we find the keys to the kingdom or just a one-way ticket to Crazy Town? You'll have to tune in to find out!
Original Description
What could compel 39 people from all walks of life to abandon their friends and family and commit suicide in a vain and rather crazy attempt to hop a ride on a UFO hiding behind the Hale-Bopp Comet in March of 1997? Well, the answer is stranger than you think...this week we look into the history, mystery, and ultimate tragedy of the Heaven's Gate cult. How did a Texas nurse and a college choral director with Broadway dreams become the leaders of the UFO Cult to end all UFO cults? And how did they convince so many unlikely people to join them? Were they really trying to transcend humanity or were they perfectly deranged bedfellows preying on the trust of their followers. This week we shave our heads, learn the handshakes and try to get to the bottom of the largest mass suicide to ever take place on American soil. Plus, Conspiracy Bot tries to start a cult with Alexa (he's unsuccessful), in unrelated news Conspiracy Bot also tries to order a 5 gallon drum of Sharkleberry Fin Kool-Aid (it's related), and also in unrelated news Conspiracy Bot offers to get drinks for the show (also actually related). All of that and more on the podcast that has never been in a cult, but if we were we’re pretty sure Dr Frank N Furter would be our leader – Hysteria 51.
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Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy1h 33m | Apr 5, 2023 - Blurry Hysteria: Raining Megalodon Sized Worms | BONUS
Hold on to your umbrellas and diving gear, ya savages! This week on Blurry Hysteria, we're diving deep into the world of weird news that's sure to leave you questioning reality. Prepare for a whirlwind tour of the bizarre as we discuss two jaw-dropping (pun intended) stories.
First up, we sink our teeth into the newly discovered evidence that the ancient megalodon shark was even bigger than we thought. That's right, we're talking about a fish so massive, it could swallow your car whole and still have room for dessert! Join us as we discuss the implications of this megalodon-sized revelation and ponder what other colossal creatures might be lurking beneath the waves.
Next, we'll trade in our fins for umbrellas as we head to China, where residents have been pummeled by a bizarre "rain of worms." You heard that right – worms falling from the sky like raindrops! We'll explore the possible explanations for this squirmy situation, from meteorological marvels to extraterrestrial interference. And, of course, we'll ask the question on everyone's mind: "Was Conspiracy Bot at fault?”
So buckle up for Blurry Hysteria, where the truth is stranger than fiction!
News Stories Mentioned:
Chinese Worm Rain - https://nypost.com/2023/03/10/china-pummeled-by-rain-of-worms-as-residents-asked-to-carry-umbrellas/
Megalodon was a Grower AND a Shower - https://bigthink.com/the-past/ancient-megalodon-shark-was-even-bigger/#Echobox=1679199270
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Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy16m | Apr 3, 2023 - Waco: The Siege | 328
It’s back into the world of cults this week as we take on Waco part Deux, the return of the Vernon Wayne Howell aka David Koresh,the septuagenarian buggering wannabe rock-star turned sinful messiah. We are focusing on the siege that ended in the death of 76 people, including several children. Was it mishandled? Who is to blame? What happened to the survivors? Janet Reno didn’t return our calls, But Kevin Crispin and JTR Brown sure did, so they are back to help us break this all down.
Special thanks to this week’s sources:
Books
Before the Flames: Story of David Koresh and the Davidian Seventh-Day Adventists | A. Anthony Hibbert
Prophets of the Apocalypse: David Koresh and Other American Messiahs | Kenneth R. Samples
Videos
Waco: The Inside Story | Documentary | FRONTLINE – https://youtu.be/iFGNvLuRADg
Who were David Koresh and the Branch Davidians? – https://abcn.ws/34E6wSQ
Waco: The Rules of Engagement (1997) – https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0120472/
Documentary: Waco – https://youtu.be/GLSRobvR-1Q
Websites
Waco Siege – https://bit.ly/2WUg9dB
Mount Carmel Center – https://bit.ly/36MJTh4
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives – https://bit.ly/2WUgjld
Branch Davidians – https://bit.ly/2K1xFqT
Seventh-day Adventist Church – https://bit.ly/36HVCNz
David Koresh – https://bit.ly/34Pi9GP
Victor Houteff – https://bit.ly/2NsiKZ9
Janet Reno – https://bit.ly/36KkggA
PBS – https://to.pbs.org/2CpC6aV
PBS – https://to.pbs.org/2WV0FpK
Crime Traveler – https://bit.ly/33tIWrJ
ATF – https://bit.ly/33pwuJG
Chicago Tribune – https://bit.ly/36Kzmmn
The Gospel Coalition – https://bit.ly/2WXZ0zK
J.T.R. Brown – http://www.jtrbrownwriting.com/
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Scab Among the Stars available now – https://amzn.to/2XBEQvq
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Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy58m | Mar 30, 2023 - Waco: The Cult | 327
How did a septuagenarian buggering wannabe rock-star suffering from dyslexia go from handyman to cult leader, culminating in the death of 80 people? We try to answer that very question this week (and not because Cbot is looking for tips). Plus, Kevin Crispin returns to the lower 4th, J.T.R. Brown makes his debut on H51 to help us wrap our heads around the mental health (or lack thereof) of cult leaders, and CBot regales us with his love for the year 1993. All that and more on the podcast that doesn’t have a cult secretly funding us, just Goforth’s Patreon sniff money – Hysteria 51
Special thanks to this week’s sources:
Books
Before the Flames: Story of David Koresh and the Davidian Seventh-Day Adventists | A. Anthony Hibbert
Prophets of the Apocalypse: David Koresh and Other American Messiahs | Kenneth R. Samples
Videos
Waco: The Inside Story | Documentary | FRONTLINE - https://youtu.be/iFGNvLuRADg
Who were David Koresh and the Branch Davidians? - https://abcn.ws/34E6wSQ
Waco: The Rules of Engagement (1997) - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0120472/
Documentary: Waco - https://youtu.be/GLSRobvR-1Q
Websites
Waco Siege - https://bit.ly/2WUg9dB
Mount Carmel Center - https://bit.ly/36MJTh4
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives - https://bit.ly/2WUgjld
Branch Davidians - https://bit.ly/2K1xFqT
Seventh-day Adventist Church - https://bit.ly/36HVCNz
David Koresh - https://bit.ly/34Pi9GP
Victor Houteff - https://bit.ly/2NsiKZ9
Janet Reno - https://bit.ly/36KkggA
PBS - https://to.pbs.org/2CpC6aV
PBS - https://to.pbs.org/2WV0FpK
Crime Traveler - https://bit.ly/33tIWrJ
ATF - https://bit.ly/33pwuJG
Chicago Tribune - https://bit.ly/36Kzmmn
The Gospel Coalition - https://bit.ly/2WXZ0zK
J.T.R. Brown - http://www.jtrbrownwriting.com/
And make sure to check out JTR Brown's book
Scab Among the Stars available now - https://amzn.to/2XBEQvq
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Just when you thought Walmart couldn't get any weirder, Arkansas enters the fight! This week we talk Jurassic era insects alive and well at your local Walmart PLUS, what the hell is a time reflection? Could this be responsible for Stone Taper Theory or is it all just b.s.? Find out this week on Blurry Hysteria!
News Stories Mentioned: Special thanks to Dan Junttonen & Dan Davis
Jurassic Walmart - https://www.wbrc.com/2023/03/03/insect-found-outside-arkansas-walmart-identified-jurassic-era-insect/
Time Reflections - https://www.sciencealert.com/time-reflections-finally-observed-by-physicists-after-decades-of-searching
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Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy16m | Mar 27, 2023 - Site R: The Raven Rock Mountain Complex | 326
Buckle up, tinfoil hat-wearers, this week we take you on a wild ride deep into the heart of the mysterious Raven Rock Mountain Complex, aka Site R! What's more intriguing than an underground city built to withstand a nuclear apocalypse? Nada, that’s what! And that's not even the half of it! We're diving into the hidden tunnels of conspiracy theories surrounding this enigmatic bunker. From top-secret government experiments to underground alien dance parties, nothing is off the table!
Plus, Actor, Director, and Site R neighbor Libby McDermott joins in on the search for the “truth”! What is the government hiding at Site R? Is it a secure location for our nation's leaders during a crisis, or is it the VIP lounge for extraterrestrial raves? Maybe it’s just Conspiracy Bot’s junk drawer? Time will tell.
So, make sure to join us as we explore this incredible engineering feat and ponder what could be lurking in its shadows this week on Hysteria 51!
Special thanks to this week’s sources
Books and Papers
DoD policy concerning conduct on the Pentagon Reservation and Raven Rock Mountain Complex, Federal Register, May 25, 2007. - https://sgp.fas.org/news/2007/05/fr052507.html
Videos
The Raven Rock Mountain Complex: The Pennsylvania Bunker for US Officials - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ghfaZNHr0NQ
Raven Rock: The Story of the U.S. Government's Secret Plan to Save Itself - https://www.youtube.com/live/k7jmobVI-oE?feature=share
Websites
Raven Rock Mountain Complex - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Raven_Rock_Mountain_Complex
Raven Rock Mountain Complex (Parody Site)- https://whitehouse.gov1.info/raven-rock/about.html
Federation of American Scientists - https://nuke.fas.org/guide/usa/c3i/raven_rock.htm
Military Wiki - https://military-history.fandom.com/wiki/Raven_Rock_Mountain_Complex
Military Base Guide - https://militarybase.net/raven-rock-mountain-complex/
War History Online - https://www.warhistoryonline.com/instant-articles/raven-rock-the-u-s-governments.html?chrome=1
About Camp David - https://aboutcampdavid.blogspot.com/2011/08/raven-rock-mountain-complex.html
1999 Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request - http://documents.theblackvault.com/documents/defenseissues/SiteR.pdf
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Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy55m | Mar 22, 2023 - Scientific Paradoxes | 325
Science is full of all sorts of paradoxes: We can travel to the depths of space, but can't cure the common cold. We can split the atom, but can't figure out why time flies when you're having fun. We can map the human genome, but can't predict the weather accurately. It's like we've unlocked the secrets of the universe, but can't find the remote control....
But those don’t make our eyes cross or the smartest of us lose sleep over night because of how intangible an answer seems to be. And THOSE type of paradoxes are exactly what we have instore for you this week, so sit back, relax, and try not to have an aneurism as we break down our favorite thought-provoking scientific paradoxes of all time here on Hysteria 51.
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Videos
Top 10 PARADOXES That Will BLOW YOUR MIND - https://youtu.be/Zes9n1zEmdU
These Paradoxes Keep Scientists Awake At Night! No Solutions! - https://youtu.be/AqkMykYQ7eU
The Infinite Hotel Paradox - Jeff Dekofsky - https://youtu.be/Uj3_KqkI9Zo
Paradoxes That No One Can Solve - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1AHUeXkCw3o
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Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy51m | Mar 15, 2023 - Creepy Dolls | 324
Cavemen used to fashion dolls out of sticks and rocks. They would play with them for hours, pretending that they were going on epic hunting trips and fighting off saber-toothed tigers.
Fast forward a few thousand years, and dolls became all the rage in ancient Egypt. People would bury them in tombs with their deceased loved ones, probably as a way to keep them company in the afterlife. Kind of like a creepy little buddy system.
During the Middle Ages, dolls were mostly used as religious objects. But then the Renaissance came along, and artists started making fancy dolls for rich people to show off their wealth. "Look at me, I have a doll with a velvet gown and real human hair!" they would exclaim, as the peasants rolled their eyes.
In the 20th century, dolls became even more popular, thanks to the rise of mass production. Barbie dolls were created, and girls everywhere were suddenly obsessed with having the perfect body, dream house, and wardrobe. Meanwhile, boys were busy playing with G.I. Joes and action figures, pretending to save the world one plastic battle at a time.
But what about the outliers? The ones that seem... off. The ones that capture our attention for all the wrong reasons, and people can’t stop talking about them. That is what we are focusing on today as we tackle Creepy Dolls here on Hysteria 51.
Special thanks to this week’s sources:
Books
Robert The Doll | David L. Sloan
Videos
5 Most HAUNTED Dolls in the World! - https://youtu.be/Tu_ipTXCiJc
Top 20 Scariest Dolls in Horror Movies - https://youtu.be/DTbpzQVwCm8
ROBERT THE DOLL | Draw My Life - https://youtu.be/5Y3Q6sJCGw8
Robert the Doll True Story - The Original Inspiration for Chucky - https://youtu.be/lIpDXALKZP0
Robert "The Haunted Doll" Rules After Dark at Ft. East Martello Museum Key West
Websites
Voodoo Doll Wiki - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Voodoo_doll
Haunted Doll Wiki - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Haunted_doll
Clay-body - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clay-body
Poppet - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Poppet
Robert (doll) - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_(doll)
The Westport Library - https://westportlibrary.libguides.com/HauntedDolls
Ghosts and Gravestones - https://www.ghostsandgravestones.com/key-west/robert-the-doll
Atlas Obscura - https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/robert-doll
Robert The Doll - http://robertthedoll.org/
Artist House - http://www.artisthousekeywest.com/about/robert-the-doll/
Mental Floss - https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/650191/haunted-dolls
Horror Obsessive - https://horrorobsessive.com/2021/04/13/caution-mind-your-manners-when-visiting-robert-the-doll/
Smithsonian - https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/history-creepy-dolls-180955916/
The Evil Wiki - https://evil.fandom.com/wiki/Damballa_Chant#:~:text=The%20Damballa%20Chant%20is%20an,Child's%20Play%20horror%20movie%20franchise.
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Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy1h 1m | Mar 8, 2023 - Ong's Hat: Eggheads, Gov't Shills, & The Internet's First Hoax | 323
Ever start telling a story as a joke and it gets out of hand? People believe it no matter how much you swear you made it up and try to destroy your life? No, just Joseph Matheny? This week we tackle Ong’s Hat, the internets first honest to goodness hoax that took on a life of its own and to this day has people believing it is all true. They also believe the man claiming responsibility is just a government shill planted to throw us off the truth. And the story has everything: Weird religious cults, quantum physics, dimensional travel, hidden laboratories, luxurious silk top hats, carpet salesmen... We are banging on all cylinders! All that and more this week on the podcast that knows a thing or two about other dimensions... at least the Lower 4th Dimension... Hysteria 51!
Special thanks to this week’s research sources:
Books and Papers
-Matheny, J. (2002). Ong’s Hat: The Beginning. Sky Books (NY).
-Ong, Albert R. The Ong Family of America. (Martins Ferry, OH: privately printed, 1919) PDF: (http://archive.org/download/ongfamilyofameri00onga/ongfamilyofameri00onga.pdf)
Videos
The Mystery of Ong's Hat - https://youtu.be/o5GtwKrL2XA
Ong's Hat: The Original ARG - Sex, Drugs & Quantum Physics - https://youtu.be/siF75w1gJrA
Legend of the Pines: Ong’s Hat, New Jersey - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r2iODYDz9E4&t=40s
Ong's Hat: The Dimensional City - https://youtu.be/SXUpIC0j954
Why Did the Scientists in This Remote Cabin Disappear? - https://youtu.be/NIG3x3kVtos
The First Internet Hoax - Inside A Mind - https://youtu.be/uHkn0CWWfBk
Websites
NJ Pine Barrens - https://www.njpinebarrens.com/a-hat-a-hut-or-a-tavern-the-tale-of-ongs-hat/
Ong’s Hat Wikipedia - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ong%27s_Hat
Ong's Hat, New Jersey Wikipedia - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ong%27s_Hat,_New_Jersey
Joseph Matheny Wikipedia - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joseph_Matheny
Weird NJ - https://weirdnj.com/stories/ongs-hat/
BBC Limelight - https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m001hg08
Joseph Matheny - https://josephmatheny.com/2019/05/30/the-mystery-of-ongs-hat/
Joseph Matheny - https://josephmatheny.com/2012/09/29/the-hat-the-egg-the-chaos-ongs-hat-hidden-history-or-piney-mythology/
Slate - https://slate.com/culture/2018/10/ongs-hat-conspiracy-theories-decoder-ring.html
Miriadic - https://miriadic.fandom.com/wiki/Ong%27s_Hat
AV Club - https://www.avclub.com/the-internets-first-conspiracy-theory-involved-a-ghost-1831031313
Gizmodo - https://gizmodo.com/ongs-hat-the-early-internet-conspiracy-game-that-got-t-1832229488
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Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy52m | Feb 22, 2023 - Death Walker w/ Nick Groff | 322
This week the boys are joined by Nick Groff to talk his life in the world of the paranormal and his new show from FilmRise, Death Walker.
In the series host Nick Groff theorizes and investigates the origins of some of America’s most notorious hauntings. Nick dives into the history books and powers up state-of-the-art ghost hunting equipment to redefine our understanding of the paranormal. His adventures take him to locales like penitentiaries, asylums, high schools, gallows, and all manners of spooky places throughout the United States in search of... wait for it... ghosts.
Whether or not the viewer believes in the supernatural, the series appeals to fans of true crime across the board.
Who the heck is Nick? Climb out from under that rock and we will, show you. But the quick 411 is that he is a highly recognizable face in paranormal television so if you are not familiar with his name, I bet you recognize him if paranormal shows are up your alley. He was the lead investigator on the series “Paranormal Lockdown” and served as co-investigator, executive producer, editor, and cameraman on Ghost Adventures from seasons 1–11.
Follow Nick and FilmRise
FilmRise: The world's largest independent provider of content to streaming channels - https://filmrise.com/
Death Walker - https://www.discoveryplus.com/gb/show/death-walker-with-nick-groff
Death Walker Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/deathwalkerseries/?hl=en
Nick Groff Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/nickgroff_/?hl=en
Website - https://www.thenickgroff.com/
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Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy41m | Feb 15, 2023 - Blurry Hysteria: Icy Cobras | BONUS
Half of ALL the snakebites in the world each year come from India... Half. Let that sink in (pun intended). Well, this week we have a change of fortune as a kid bites back! Also, ice news? All you gotta do is add some balls and you get something new, who knew?!?! What they hell does all this mean, listen in this week and find out on this bonus episode of Blurry Hysteria.
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