The Wow! Signal

FromUnexplained Mysteries

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The Wow! Signal

FromUnexplained Mysteries

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Sep 24, 2020

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In 1977, a radio telescope at The Ohio State University received an extraordinarily strong signal from outer space. Scientists have suggested it might have been sent by aliens.

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Sep 24, 2020

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Titles in the series (100)

“We don’t know.” answers too many questions. But in this podcast, we don’t take “we don’t know” for an answer. Every Thursday, Unexplained Mysteries investigates the greatest mysteries of history and life on earth, because the answer “we don’t know” is always the scariest. Unexplained Mysteries is part of the Parcast Network and is a Cutler Media production.

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"The New England Vampire Panic" - Mercy Brown: When a wave of tuberculosis struck New England in the late 19th century, people believed vampiric spirits were draining the life from their friends and family. by Unexplained Mysteries
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The Deadly Dancing Plague of 1518: From July to September 1518, the citizens of Strasbourg took to the streets to dance. by Unexplained Mysteries
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“The Hungriest Man in History” - Tarrare: Was he the victim of a strange disorder or just meant to be a competitive eater? by Unexplained Mysteries
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Mona Lisa – Behind the World’s Most Famous Smile: We’re all familiar with her face… the famous Mona Lisa, a painting by Leonardo da Vinci that has intrigued people for centuries. by Unexplained Mysteries
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Stonehenge Pt. 2 - Wood vs. Stone: Were these massive stones arranged into an elaborate calendar? by Unexplained Mysteries
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The Deadly Dancing Plague of 1518 Pt. 2: When the Dancing Plague took over the city of Strasbourg in 1518, the community took to the streets to dance. by Unexplained Mysteries
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Reincarnation Pt. 2 - Can Shanti Devi's Claims be Verified?: Shanti Devi, a young girl from Delhi, attracted a swarm of attention in the 1930s when she recalled her past life as a woman who died in childbirth. by Unexplained Mysteries
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"Dragons" Pt. 2 - Fact Or Fiction?: Were dragons based on an extinct animal that was killed off by humans? by Unexplained Mysteries
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Reincarnation - Did Shanti Devi Live Twice?: Life and death are certain, but what lies beyond that remains a mystery. by Unexplained Mysteries
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"The Disappearing Financier" - Alfred Loewenstein: Would his business dealings eventually lead to his downfall? by Unexplained Mysteries
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