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Can an Internet message board become haunted? In 2014, an anonymous user posted online about the unsettling events that their friend experienced after downloading a virus. With each update, users were gripped by stories of paranormal activity, cryptic messages, and haunting photos. Today, we look into the details surrounding the unsettling I Am God Mystery. General warning: The archived 4chan thread contains offensive and graphic content, please be careful when going there and be careful what you click on. If you'd like to listen to past mysteries we discuss, they are: 432 Mystery (https://open.spotify.com/episode/00sK9FNwRva1XuB39FWsO1?si=e4bf6958a577464f), Alex From Tennessee (https://open.spotify.com/episode/7B1yGvKPrOTh5aqJ2LJjYg?si=c5d7f6038d8744ce), Erratas (https://open.spotify.com/episode/3yr8d4ZOLdlUA9VOKrUYVS?si=fbf4a313f23c457b), Cult of Saturn (https://open.spotify.com/episode/1CXDH134PqjfSeRFjjHbRh?si=c752d8964d1c4493), and Dodleston Messages (https://open.spotify.com/episode/3vmfHVskJSoUkSokbqGl8h?si=f8225b4c895b4a6a). Sponsored by BetterHelp (go to http://betterhelp.com/redweb to get 10% off your first month.) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Airports are obviously major travel hubs, filled with the hustle and bustle of thousands, if not tens of thousands of travelers as they make their way to their destination. But few have stopped to think about what may be hidden at an airport. What secrets it may contain. Today, we step into the bizarre conspiracy theories surrounding the Denver Airport. Sensitive topics: death, and conspiracy theories that sometimes include prejudices. Visit our Twitter (https://twitter.com/RedWebPod) to see the images we mention. If you'd like to listen to past mysteries we discuss, they are: Hollow Earth Theory (https://open.spotify.com/episode/4F08k6ZkrJQDYafEttzDu8?si=a5b379a19e7e4e06), John Titor (https://open.spotify.com/episode/21znlqrn1ssK7hPIbGXVJE?si=7d3d91cd0af6486c), and the May Day Mystery (https://open.spotify.com/episode/3Ag1ebdY1X0A9mualFR37J?si=5467cf70041d45a0). Sponsored by Rocket Money (go to http://rocketmoney.com/redweb to cancel your unwanted subscriptions) and Shopify (go to http://shopify.com/redweb to take your business to the next level today). Photographs provided courtesy of Denver International Airport. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the early 1800s, a family in northern Tennessee began to experience a paranormal nightmare. They were plagued by a spirit who continually harassed, belittled, and even attacked them. These detailed experiences were shared by many, so today, we’re covering one of America’s most prolific ghost stories, the Bell Witch Haunting. Sensitive topics: death, violence, abuse, slavery, and animal abuse/death. Sponsored by Stitch Fix (go to http://stitchfix.com/REDWEB to get 25% off when you keep everything in your Fix) and DoorDash (download the DoorDash app and enter code REDWEB to get 50% off your first order (up to a $20 value) and zero delivery fees). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In 1993, a girl was seen wandering the forest completely alone and covered in blood. When hikers called out to her, she didn’t respond. After getting her help, it was discovered that the rest of this girl’s group had succumbed to something nightmarish, but it is still unknown what. Today we discuss what is considered the other Dyatlov Pass, the Khamar-Daban Incident. Content warning: death and dying, self-harm, and blood. Visit our Twitter (twitter.com/RedWebPod) to see the images we mention. If you'd like to listen to past mysteries we discuss, they are: Dyatlov Pass (https://open.spotify.com/episode/2g1hXdLCWLY1qduSTPxhGm?si=8434300bc4d54389). Sponsored by BetterHelp (go to http://betterhelp.com/redweb to get 10% off your first month), HelloFresh (go to http://hellofresh.com/50redweb and and use code 50redweb for 50% off plus 15% off the next 2 months), and Rocket Money (go to http://rocketmoney.com/redweb to cancel your unwanted subscriptions). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sometimes it seems like our computers have a mind of their own. In 1984, a teacher found bizarre text documents on his PC that seemed like they were written hundreds of years ago. Today we explore the possibility of technology as a gateway to time travel and the paranormal as we discuss the Dodleston Messages. Visit our Twitter (twitter.com/RedWebPod) to see the images we mention. If you'd like to listen to past mysteries we discuss, they are: Jack Froese Emails (https://open.spotify.com/episode/4eQfsTyKIscYN58gqeJ54W?si=c2d7d25b4ed54cb2). Sponsored by BetterHelp (go to http://betterhelp.com/redweb to get 10% off your first month) and Shady Rays (go to http://shadyrays.com and use code REDWEB to get 50% off 2 or more pairs of polarized sunglasses). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

She was a British royal who found herself mired in controversy and rumors. She was the first Queen of England to be publicly executed. And she seems to have been wiped from history. Today, to close out our Persons of Intrigue month, we take a look at the life of one of the most interesting figures in British history, Anne Boleyn. If you'd like to listen to the other Persons of Intrigue episodes, they are: William Shakespeare(https://open.spotify.com/episode/0VVIyL83LhCjSsFhajt029?si=dc48ff9a9f8b4214), Grigori Rasputin(https://open.spotify.com/episode/7E6Votv9Z5jolHwPbM8fl0?si=3df8da2afce04542), Nikola Tesla(https://open.spotify.com/episode/1iPodaGuuHlfu8RpZ4hJPD?si=89d69cf9724d4e22), and Fulcanelli(https://open.spotify.com/episode/3tbSlADXspbCrwJG3OCbkF?si=7f58320c088e48d9). Sponsored by BetterHelp (go to http://betterhelp.com/redweb to get 10% off your first month), Rocket Money (go to http://rocketmoney.com/redweb to cancel your unwanted subscriptions), and Shopify (go to http://shopify.com/redweb to take your business to the next level today). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alchemy is a mystifying art with a deep and rich history, with many practitioners throughout the centuries. One of those practitioners is said to have found the Philosopher’s Stone, the secret to immortality. What makes this all the more spectacular is that this person existed less than a hundred years ago, but his identity remains unknown. Today we look into the identity of who is perhaps the most mysterious person in history, the Last Alchemist Fulcanelli. If you'd like to listen to past mysteries we discuss, they are: William Shakespeare (https://open.spotify.com/episode/0VVIyL83LhCjSsFhajt029?si=cf97fdb4fce54d78), and Nikola Tesla (https://open.spotify.com/episode/1iPodaGuuHlfu8RpZ4hJPD?si=76312b4dbab94d59). Sponsored by Farmers Dog (go to http://thefarmersdog.com/redweb to get 50% off your first box) and HelloFresh (go to http://hellofresh.com/50redweb and use code 50redweb for 50% off plus free shipping). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

He may be the most storied inventor of all time; there are numerous facts and theories ranging from death rays to free energy to aliens. Today, we continue our Persons of Intrigue month by attempting to dissect the truth behind the fascinating life of Nikola Tesla. Content warning: mental illness, death, child death, animal harm and xenophobia. If you'd like to listen to past mysteries we discuss, they are: Tunguska Event (https://open.spotify.com/episode/7i8cllejQSUAJs0d3okPF3?si=2c161cb90c5e411a) Sponsored by BetterHelp (go to http://betterhelp.com/redweb to get 10% off your first month). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In history there's a figure so enigmatic, shrouded in secrets and scandals that he continues to baffle the world today. From humble origins to Russian royalty, he defied convention, and his reputation for debauchery and influence spread far and wide. Today we continue our Persons of Intrigue month as we dissect the captivating saga and mysteries of the infamous 'Mad Monk,' Rasputin. Content warning: murder, death, self-harm, and sexual content. Visit our Twitter (https://twitter.com/RedWebPod) to see the images we mention. Sponsored by Rocket Money (go to http://rocketmoney.com/redweb to cancel your unwanted subscriptions), and Shady Rays (go to http://shadyrays.com and use code REDWEB to get 50% off 2 or more pairs of polarized sunglasses). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Throughout history, there have been many individuals cloaked in mystery, each with their own puzzling backstories and unanswered questions. To celebrate our 150th episode, we are going to take the next month and explore a new mysterious person each week. Today, we kick off our People of Intrigue Month to see what we really know about the most famous playwright of all time, William Shakespeare. If you'd like to listen to past mysteries we discuss, they are: Oak Island Mystery (https://open.spotify.com/episode/6hA8srL5E90zUxBU7PMg6m?si=3f848786091c423b), Voynich Manuscript (https://open.spotify.com/episode/78kHPQfiN91t9VHjJ1zLSr?si=3ac28314363d448f), and Amelia Earhart (https://open.spotify.com/episode/23WzjR4m3scgdbQPtBxhN3?si=9133b798de3e4e29). Sponsored by BetterHelp (go to http://betterhelp.com/redweb to get 10% off your first month). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In 1996, a group of German tourists arrived in the United States for what was supposed to be a fun vacation. When they did not return home by their scheduled date, family members alerted authorities and a search began. While the remains of one individual were found in the desert, the locations of the others remain a mystery. Today, we look at the strange case of the Death Valley Germans. Visit our Twitter (twitter.com/RedWebPod) to see the images and links we mention. Link to the interactive Google map by u/highramblings: (https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/viewer?mid=1lbwNzfGD0a0vSiKz6ikws7ASNr-r8eJE&ll=35.838356840450324%2C-116.87990485000003&z=11) Link to the other map referenced: https://i.redd.it/gwle2o1tdjp01.png If you'd like to listen to past episodes we discuss, they are: Area 51 (https://open.spotify.com/episode/1wbE7NNB3AcyDc6uSZQ3vT?si=f23628aaa1194e99) and Yuba County Five (Part 1: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2nLmqjMgma1qdT4P9sQgHA?si=0ef6a6b071714561 and Part 2: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6IBJrF4iwo3QptcwqW6tkJ?si=14fae366f3c5422e). Sponsored by Honey (go to http://joinhoney.com/redweb to get Honey for free), and Shady Rays (go to http://shadyrays.com and use code REDWEB for 50% off 2 or more pairs of polarized sunglasses). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Deep in our galaxy, everyday citizens noticed something no one had ever seen before: a distant star, for some reason, dimmed significantly before returning to its usual brightness. And then it happened again, and again. There is no other star like it and scientists still aren’t certain what is causing this event. Today, we explore “the Most Mysterious Mysterious Star in the Universe,” Tabby’s Star. Visit our Twitter page (https://twitter.com/RedWebPod) to see the images we mention. Sponsored by BetterHelp (go to http://betterhelp.com/redweb to get 10% off your first month), HelloFresh (go to http://hellofresh.com/redweb50 and use code redweb50 for 50% off plus free shipping), and Rocket Money (go to http://rocketmoney.com/redweb to cancel unwanted subscriptions with Rocket Money). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In 1985, a truck driver in Hiroshima, Japan, drank what he thought was a free beverage from a vending machine. He was quickly hospitalized and passed away two days later, leading to the discovery that the drink had been poisoned. Over the next seven months, many others would fall victim to similar circumstances, leaving behind a case that may forever remain unsolved. Today, we discuss the strange case of the Vending Machine Murders. Content warning: graphic descriptions, murder, suicide. Visit our Twitter page (https://twitter.com/RedWebPod) to see the images we mention. If you'd like to listen to past mysteries we discuss, they are: Chicago Tylenol Murders (https://open.spotify.com/episode/6x9Q2WyTwBoMDl3xbyx7K9?si=b7e39d2b99484d67), Monster With 21 Faces (https://open.spotify.com/episode/0YKu62uvzGac2vqbU6Uo8y?si=4f0b763a15674afb), and Teigin Incident (https://open.spotify.com/episode/67J4bDORX5y27wh0IOdtyl?si=fc7724c584694d9f) Sponsored by: Farmers Dog (go to http://thefarmersdog.com/redweb to get 50% off your first box). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the early 1900s, tuberculosis was the leading cause of death in the US. Patients were quarantined far from society and subject to archaic treatments. Now, the site of those treatments is said to be home to countless ghosts. Today, we tell the story of one of the most haunted places in the US, Waverly Hills Sanatorium. Content warning: self-harm, patient abuse. If you'd like to listen to past mysteries we discuss, they are: Pennhurst Asylum(podcast: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1Czg7KKOqXDW57B5WvMmOM?si=629a4d77aaad432c, ghost hunt: https://youtu.be/i29GahSJTRA) and Sleep Paralysis (https://open.spotify.com/episode/2IJ34BiJlTJyAVd165XuHH?si=efcd464873f54dc3) Sponsored by Rocket Money (go to http://rocketmoney.com/redweb to cancel unwanted subscriptions with Rocket Money) and Shady Rays (go to http://shadyrays.com and use code REDWEB for 50% off 2 or more pairs of polarized sunglasses). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In Tokyo, Japan, in the year 1948, a man walked into a bank claiming to be a public health official to administer “medicine” to those inside. 12 of the 16 individuals inside were killed by this “medicine,” and the man walked away with a sum of money. While someone was caught and convicted for this crime, there are many who believe that they got the wrong person. Today, we discuss the strange and confusing Teigin Incident. Content warning: violence, death. Visit our Twitter page (https://twitter.com/RedWebPod) to see the images we mention. If you'd like to listen to past mysteries we discuss, they are: Burger Chef Murders (https://open.spotify.com/episode/7seYk65z6Tu4MeBQEZ01wV?si=d448f1d8858a4f71) and 300 Million Yen Robbery (https://open.spotify.com/episode/0134IAJDJBhowUo6UIYocF?si=d19286afef564cc1) Sponsored by BetterHelp (go to http://betterhelp.com/redweb to get 10% off your first month), Shady Rays (go to http://shadyrays.com and use code REDWEB for 50% off 2 or more pairs of polarized sunglasses), and Tee Turtle (go to https://bit.ly/3HPq0K2 to get Casting Shadows now). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the corners of the early Internet, a mystery began unfolding in an unlikely place, a forum discussing the band Pink Floyd. Even before Cicada 3301, users online banded together to try to solve it, but to this day it still mystifies many users. Today, we discuss what is perhaps the oldest Internet Mystery, the Publius Enigma. Visit our Twitter page (https://twitter.com/RedWebPod) to see images we mention. If you'd like to listen to past mysteries we discuss, they are Cicada 3301 (Part 1: https://open.spotify.com/episode/61MDAvvQnLV9Amd37icCx9?si=7122ef501af54b4a, Part 2: https://open.spotify.com/episode/77AJ5k0od84D6pJs4taofX?si=76b498997095486b) Sponsored by HelloFresh (go to http://hellofresh.com/redweb16 and use code redweb16 to get 16 free meals plus free shipping), Honey (go to http://joinhoney.com/redweb to get Honey for free), and Rocket Money (go to http://rocketmoney.com/redweb to cancel those unwanted subscriptions). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In November 1978, four employees from a popular fast-food chain were abducted from their workplace in Speedway, Indiana. The case shocked the nation and remains one of the most notorious unsolved murders in American history. Join us as we dive into the baffling details of this cold case: the infamous Burger Chef Murders. Visit our Twitter page (https://twitter.com/RedWebPod) to see the images we mention. Sponsored by BetterHelp (go to http://betterhelp.com/redweb to get 10% off your first month) and RTX (go to http://rtxaustin.com to buy your badge). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For decades, farmers across the world have reported a disturbing phenomenon: cattle found dead with their organs removed, their flesh carved with surgical precision, and not a drop of blood in sight. To this day, the FBI classifies these instances under “unexplained phenomenon”. Today, let’s dissect the history and theories of the Cattle Mutilation Mystery. Visit our Twitter page (https://twitter.com/RedWebPod) to see the images we discuss. If you'd like to listen to past mysteries we discuss, they are: Skinwalker Ranch (https://open.spotify.com/episode/4kCw3sB2m06dHQwBPW7jbJ?si=4f049995c2c940e4), Chupacabra (https://open.spotify.com/episode/3PBTGlbF6JDJ5VnNcy6CzN?si=75306d86daf7462b), and Mothman (https://open.spotify.com/episode/287TrqVwwDQEK0bM4Mlwae?si=e13f6f22c41548c8). Sponsored by RTX (go to http://rtxaustin.com to buy your badge) and HelloFresh (go to http://hellofresh.com/redweb16 and use code redweb16 for 16 free meals plus free shipping). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In Mexican folklore there exists a story of a woman who weeps for her lost children. Taking the form of a malevolent spirit, her cries are said to bring misfortune to those who hear them. Today, we’re going to compare legend to history as we discuss La Llorona. Visit our Twitter page (https://twitter.com/RedWebPod) to see the images we discuss. If you'd like to listen to past mysteries we discuss, they are: Servant Girl Annihilator (https://open.spotify.com/episode/7xEQSMtKXwYYUQhlL7ygUP?si=a7df6f0aca3b4fe4), and Loch Ness Monster (https://open.spotify.com/episode/3U5J5dnwDAK2CoDYjHPMr8?si=f594376a7cc14e8d) Sponsored by BetterHelp (go to http://betterhelp.com/redweb to get 10% off your first month), ExpressVPN (go to http://expressvpn.com/redweb to get an extra 3 months free), and Rocket Money (go to http://rocketmoney.com/redweb to cancel unwanted subscriptions with Rocket Money). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aliens. They seem to be the answer to many paranormal stories, but no other place has attracted as much extraterrestrial attention as today’s topic. It’s been the center to many government conspiracies, stories about close encounters with otherworldly beings, and recently the focus of internet attention as users presumed to storm the gates. Today we’re going to talk about the history and conspiracies surrounding the infamous Area 51. Visit our Twitter page (https://twitter.com/RedWebPod) to see the images we mention. If you'd like to listen to past mysteries we discuss, they are: Bob Lazar (https://open.spotify.com/episode/0h1zVGvwl9kMBvfcyMgFV2?si=4407646b54a54b0a) Sponsored by Babbel (go to http://babbel.com/redweb to get up to 55% off your subscription), ExpressVPN (go to http://expressvpn.com/redweb to get an extra 3 months free), and HelloFresh (go to http://hellofresh.com/redweb16 and use code redweb16 for 16 free meals plus free shipping). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We’re all familiar with the typical ghost haunting stories. Faces appearing in mirrors, voices in empty hallways, and lights turning on and off on their own. But for one family in Spain, a population of faces appearing in their cement flooring led them to question whether or not their house was haunted. Today, we look at the creepy case of the Bélmez Faces. Visit our Twitter page (https://twitter.com/RedWebPod) to see the images we mention. Sponsored by BetterHelp (go to http://betterhelp.com/redweb to get 10% off your first month), Honey (go to http://joinhoney.com/redweb to get Honey for free), and Shady Rays (go to http://shadyrays.com and use code REDWEB for 50% off 2 or more pairs of polarized sunglasses). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the summer of 1994, a small town in the state of Washington experienced an unusual type of precipitation. Contact with this precipitation resulted in citizens feeling ill, and supposedly even resulted in some local animals dying. Even now, no one is quite sure of what fell from the sky. Today, we discuss the puzzling mystery of the Oakville Blobs. Sponsored by Rocket Money (go to http://rocketmoney.com/redweb to cancel unwanted subscriptions with Rocket Money). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the early 1500s, a woman in what is now known as modern day France began dancing uncontrollably. Within the span of a month, hundreds of people had joined her and were physically unable to stop themselves from dancing, ultimately resulting in some succumbing to exhaustion. Today, we look at the baffling mystery of the Dancing Plague of 1518. If you'd like to listen to past mysteries we discuss, they are: Mothman (https://open.spotify.com/episode/287TrqVwwDQEK0bM4Mlwae?si=6982a4edc9984f4b), MKUltra (https://open.spotify.com/episode/0FD61kjxHDrrlDSLbik0xn?si=fe3c7897403142da), and Sleep Paralysis (https://open.spotify.com/episode/2IJ34BiJlTJyAVd165XuHH?si=f00922441b1340e6). Sponsored by BetterHelp (go to http://betterhelp.com/redweb to get 10% off your first month), Evil Dead Rise (go to https://www.evildeadrisemovie.com/ to get your tickets to see Evil Dead Rise in theaters April 21), and HelloFresh (go to http://hellofresh.com/redweb50 and use code redweb50 to get 50% off). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In 2009, a video was uploaded to Youtube featuring an unsettling robot named Tara. In the video, Tara was featured singing in an eerie android voice. The creepy video went viral, and the origins of this robot woman sparked an abundance of speculation. Today, we’re taking a look at the disturbing lore of the video “I Feel Fantastic.” Visit our Twitter page (https://twitter.com/RedWebPod) to see the images we mention. Sponsored by Rocket Money (go to http://rocketmoney.com/redweb to cancel unwanted subscriptions with Rocket Money) and Shady Rays (go to http://shadyrays.com and use code REDWEB for 50% off 2 or more pairs of polarized sunglasses). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Have you ever woken up in the middle of the night, unable to move, haunted by hallucinations or visions of a terrifying entity? You’re not alone. There exists a scientific curiosity that explains why such a frightening event occurs. Today, we discuss the terrifying phenomenon of sleep paralysis. Visit our Twitter page (https://twitter.com/RedWebPod) to see the images we mention. If you'd like to listen to the past mysteries we discuss, they are: Spontaneous Human Combustion (https://open.spotify.com/episode/41OofWmnQQgCRVJqx6dryM?si=12b489cd3a934f96) Sponsored by BetterHelp (go to http://betterhelp.com/redweb to get 10% off your first month) and Honey (go to http://joinhoney.com/redweb to get Honey for free). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the year 1822, a Virginia innkeeper was given a locked box that he was told not to open for 10 years. Decades later, he finally opened it to see that it contained ciphers which pointed to the location of buried treasures. These ciphers have become some of the most puzzling codes in history and have never been solved. Today, we dive into the bewildering mystery of the Beale Ciphers. If you'd like to listen to the past mysteries we discuss, they are: the Secret (https://open.spotify.com/episode/1QmCqo80TWQKKWO41eSELi?si=0656b83c88f14e17) and Servant Girl Annihilator (https://open.spotify.com/episode/7xEQSMtKXwYYUQhlL7ygUP?si=4f020aae1b7048a4). Sponsored by Babbel (go to http://babbel.com/redweb to get up to 55% off) and Rocket Money (go to http://rocketmoney.com/redweb to get Rocket Money). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the early 1900s, the bustling city of New Orleans, Louisiana was terrorized by a serial killer. They attacked 12 people in their homes over the course of a year. What makes this case unusual is the alleged killer’s promise - to spare those that played jazz music from their homes. While the reign of terror ended in 1919, the aftereffects are felt even in the present. Today, we look at the disturbing case of the Axeman of New Orleans. Visit our Twitter page (https://twitter.com/RedWebPod) to see the images we discuss. If you'd like to listen to the past mysteries we discuss, they are: Servant Girl Annihilator (https://open.spotify.com/episode/7xEQSMtKXwYYUQhlL7ygUP?si=6f33f69ed71a4254), Jack the Ripper (https://open.spotify.com/episode/1si23rEL6RmdCn5KtWi7Bo?si=c15d58f4824b44b5), and Winchester House (https://open.spotify.com/episode/3TtmHny56KU0xLfEUd8wcM?si=ab4aba814ec84b55). Sponsored by BetterHelp (go to http://betterhelp.com/redweb to get 10% off your first month). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In March of 1994, hundreds of people across Western Michigan witnessed a brightly lit sky on what was an otherwise clear night. Calls flooded police stations, with reports of citizens asking about these strange lights overhead, that many believed to be unidentified flying objects. Today we’re going to discuss one of the most widely witnessed UFO sightings ever: the 1994 Michigan UFO Event. Visit our Twitter page (https://twitter.com/RedWebPod) to see the images we mention. If you'd like to listen to past mysteries we discuss in this episode, they are: Steven Kubacki Disappearance (https://open.spotify.com/episode/5KcGhSyDLuWrrwtmy2H6H3?si=d63e920dde734d2d), Bob Lazar (https://open.spotify.com/episode/0h1zVGvwl9kMBvfcyMgFV2?si=e13add1ad4ea4e35), and JAL Cargo Flight 1628 (https://open.spotify.com/episode/1RZ4TLVav7FvohkjSvUv8m?si=fa4aee754f1547a6). Sponsored by Babbel (go to http://babbel.com/redweb to get up to 55% off your subscription), BetterHelp (go to http://betterhelp.com/redweb to get 10% off your first month), and HelloFresh (go to http://hellofresh.com/redweb60 and use code redweb60 for 60% off plus free shipping). Already a FIRST Member and need your Private RSS feed for this show? Go here: http://bit.ly/FIRSTRSS. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

During WWII, a US Navy blimp descended over the San Francisco area with two crew members aboard. Though they were present at the time of takeoff, upon touch down, the crew was nowhere to be found. Today, we dive into the story behind one of the most peculiar disappearances in recent history: the L-8 Ghost Blimp. Visit our Twitter page (https://twitter.com/RedWebPod) to see the images we mention. If you’d like to listen to past mysteries we discuss in this episode, they are: Escape From Alcatraz (https://open.spotify.com/episode/1VYopYHr3MF1rdxBfm3vK8?si=a142a015c27945ff), and Barney and Betty Hill (https://open.spotify.com/episode/6uHDlCGh0GD28sQr0A7Eye?si=b7290e0fb3f44b13). Already a FIRST Member and need your Private RSS feed for this show? Go here: http://bit.ly/FIRSTRSS. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Since the late 1990s, a peculiar phone number began circulating amongst websites, newspapers, magazines, and more. It was said that calling this number played an unknown voice counting from one to ten. The purpose behind this message, and who created it, remains a mystery. Today, we dive down the puzzling Internet rabbit hole of 1-800-GOLF-TIP. If you’d like to listen to past mysteries we discuss in this episode, they are: South32 (https://open.spotify.com/episode/0ffRX38GsaMbsfawliIool?si=f6e9b1590a494bef), MKUltra (https://open.spotify.com/episode/0FD61kjxHDrrlDSLbik0xn?si=6c624c395d704fae), and Number Stations (https://open.spotify.com/episode/5pcL9N6uUOVR1SxvWXzDoK?si=a801d188285243bf). Sponsored by BetterHelp (go to http://betterhelp.com/redweb to get 10% off your first month), HelloFresh (go to http://hellofresh.com/redweb65 and use code redweb65 for 65% off plus free shipping), and Rocket Money (go to http://rocketmoney.com/redweb to manage your expenses the easy way). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In April of 1912, an extravagant passenger ship set off from the coast of England for its much anticipated maiden voyage. Tragically, that ship sank days later after colliding with an iceberg. Today, we look at the story and theories behind what is arguably the most famous ship disaster in history: the Titanic. Visit our Twitter page (https://twitter.com/RedWebPod) to see the images we mention. Sponsored by ExpressVPN (go to http://expressvpn.com/redweb to get 3 extra months free) and Honey (go to http://joinhoney.com/redweb to get Honey for free). Already a FIRST Member and need your Private RSS feed for this show? Go here: http://bit.ly/FIRSTRSS. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In 1926, a businessman in the state of West Virginia purchased land on which he soon constructed an amusement park. But over the years, there were six reported deaths that occurred at the park. Thus began a tale of tragedy, both past and present, surrounding the land. Today, we learn about the Haunting of Lake Shawnee Amusement Park. Sponsored by BetterHelp (go to http://betterhelp.com/redweb to get 10% off your first month) and Rocket Money (go to http://rocketmoney.com/redweb to manage your expenses the easy way). Download the public audio version https://link.chtbl.com/redwebpod. Already a FIRST Member and need your Private RSS feed for this show? Go here: http://bit.ly/FIRSTRSS. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In February 1978, a Michigan college student went missing during a solo, cross country ski trip. Over a year later, after being presumed dead, he re-appeared without a single memory from the time that he was missing. Today, we tackle one of the most puzzling disappearances we’ve seen, as we look at the missing year of Steven Kubacki. Download the audio version https://link.chtbl.com/redwebpod. If you'd like to listen to past mysteries we mention in this episode, they are: Missing 411 Pt 1 (https://open.spotify.com/episode/2LV5LQm2YyXAOn8skJeGdq?si=95242acaec0545e2) and Missing 411 Pt 2 (https://open.spotify.com/episode/4EF3lKi81TmBpXBFGeTQTE?si=642198a6fce54a13) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Amid the 15th and 16th centuries, rumors began running rampant about a lost city of gold. These rumors continued to develop into stories of men and lakes made of gold, and inspired expeditions set out to find these supposed riches. Today, we explore the fact and fiction behind the story of El Dorado. Sponsored by BetterHelp (this episode is sponsored by BetterHelp - go to http://betterhelp.com/redweb to get 10% off your first month), HelloFresh (go to http://hellofresh.com/redweb21 and use code redweb21 for 21 free meals plus free shipping), and Shady Rays (go to http://shadyrays.com and use code REDWEB for 50% off 2 or more pairs of polarized sunglasses). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In 1953, unbeknownst to the general public, the CIA conducted experiments on both the general population and government employees regarding the possibilities of things like mind control and hypnosis. Americans were dosed with LSD, oftentimes against their will or without their knowledge. The project was ultimately shut down in 1973 and did not become known to the public until afterward. Today, we dive into the complex mystery of Project MKUltra. Sponsored by Rocket Money (go to http://rocketmoney.com/redweb to manage your expenses the easy way) and Shady Rays (go to http://shadyrays.com and use code REDWEB for 50% off 2 or more pairs of polarized sunglasses). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Since World War I, there have existed shortwave radio stations that send out strange communications, usually vocalized numbers. Their purpose remains unclear, though it is widely believed that governments use them to communicate with undercover spies. Today, we dive into the fact and fiction that surround the enigmatic existence of Number Stations. Sponsored by Upside (download the Upside app for free and use code REDWEB to get an extra 25 cents back for every gallon on your first tank of gas). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The internet is full of mysteries waiting to be discovered. And sometimes it’s the simplest items that create the biggest splash, in this case a box. In 2013, a box full of religious and extraterrestrial drawings, journal entries, blueprints, and other fascinating documents was found and posted to the internet. Today we’re going to discuss the investigation into the Box of Crazy. Visit our Twitter (https://twitter.com/RedWebPod) to see the images we mention. Sponsored by Babbel (go to http://babbel.com/redweb to get up to 55% off your subscription), BetterHelp (go to http://betterhelp.com/redweb to get 10% off your first month), and Honey (go to http://joinhoney.com/redweb to get Honey for free). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A ride at a popular amusement park in Australia was mysteriously engulfed in flames on the night of June 9, 1979. Seven passengers sadly lost their lives that night, and the cause of the fire has yet to be officially determined. Today we look at the tragic story behind the mystery of the Luna Park Ghost Train Fire Visit our Twitter (https://twitter.com/RedWebPod) to see the images we mention. Sponsored by Mint Mobile (go to http://mintmobile.com/redweb to buy any 3-month plan and get 3 more months free), Optimum Chairs (go to http://optimumchairs.com and use code redweb10 to get 10% off), and Rocket Money (go to http://rocketmoney.com/redweb to cancel your unwanted subscriptions). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The month of December ushers in the holiday season. Typically a time of joy, celebration, and togetherness, a popular “face” of the holidays is Santa Claus. But there is another figure associated with the holidays with a much more sinister story. This half-goat, half-demon hunts naughty children and punishes them for their wrongdoings. Today, we embrace the holidays and take a look at the story of Krampus. Visit our Twitter (https://twitter.com/RedWebPod) to see the images we mention. Sponsored by Betterhelp (this episode is sponsored by BetterHelp — go to http://betterhelp.com/redweb to get 10% off your first month), HelloFresh (go to http://hellofresh.com/redweb18 and use code redweb18 for 18 free meals plus free shipping), and Shady Rays (go to http://shadyrays.com and use code REDWEB to get 50% off 2 or more pairs) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Memes and online urban legends sometimes spread like wildfire on the Internet, but it can be hard to find where they originate. One creepy image has been ubiquitous in online spaces since the 2000s. Today we discuss the spread and unknown origins of the image associated with the “creepypasta” Jeff the Killer. Visit our Twitter (https://twitter.com/RedWebPod) to see the images we mention. Sponsored by Audible (go to http://audible.com/redweb or text redweb to 500-500 to try Audible free for 30 days), Aura Frames (go to http://auraframes.com/redweb to get $30 off their Carver Mat frames), and Honey (go to http://joinhoney.com/redweb to get Honey for free). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In 1986, the three man crew of a cargo flight saw strange lights that appeared to be flying alongside their plane. As they approached their destination, the crew saw an even larger object trailing them. Today we explore what some consider to be the most compelling case for UFOs, JAL Cargo Flight 1628. Visit our Twitter (https://twitter.com/RedWebPod) to see the images we mention. Sponsored by Betterhelp (go to http://betterhelp.com/redweb to get 10% of your first month), HelloFresh (go to http://hellofresh.com/redweb18 and use code redweb18 for 18 free meals plus free shipping), and Uncommon Goods (go to http://uncommongoods.com/redweb to get 15% off). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In 2018, twenty people in Richmond, Virginia woke up to find TVs left on their doorsteps. No one knew why or who did it. It was forgotten until the same thing happened again a year later and the culprit was caught on camera. Today, we recount the humorous yet bizarre mystery of the Richmond TV Fairy. Visit our Twitter page (twitter.com/redwebpod) to see the images we mention. Sponsored by Aura Frames (go to http://auraframes.com/redweb to get $50 off their Carver Mat frames), Optimum Chairs (go to http://optimumchairs.com and use code redweb10 to get 10% off your Optimum Chair), and Uncommon Goods (go to http://uncommongoods.com/redweb to get 15% off your order). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In 1944 the small town of Mattoon, Illinois was in a panic for weeks. A number of residents had woken up to a strange odor which caused alarming symptoms like paralysis, and it appeared someone was attacking victims with gas. Today, we discuss the peculiar mystery of the Mad Gasser of Mattoon. Sponsored by Optimum Chairs (go to http://optimumchairs.com and use code redweb10 to get 10% off your Optimum Chair), Raycon (go to http://buyraycon.com/redweb and use code EARLYBF to get 20% off sitewide), Shady Rays (go to http://shadyrays.com to shop their Black Friday selections). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After the Civil War, a number of people went missing along the Osage trail in Kansas. Search parties tracked the disappearances to a family owned inn along the trail. When locals went to confront them about the situation, the family was gone. This week we discuss one of the most famous mysteries of the Old West, the Bloody Benders. Sponsored by Better Help (this episode is sponsored by BetterHelp — go to http://betterhelp.com/redweb to get 10% off your first month), Uncommon Goods (go to http://uncommongoods.com/redweb for 15% off), and Upside (download the FREE Upside App and use promo code REDWEB to get $5 or more cash back on your first purchase of $10 or more). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The emerging field of artificial intelligence is filled with many unknowns. In 2022, a strange entity began repeatedly appearing in AI generated art. The AI seems to associate the entity with the macabre, as they are always pictured in unsettling situations. Today, we discuss the origins of what may be the first AI cryptid, Loab. Visit our Twitter page (https://twitter.com/RedWebPod) to see the images we discuss. Sponsored by HelloFresh (go to http://hellofresh.com/redweb65 to get 65% off plus free shipping), Honey (go to http://joinhoney.com/redweb to get Honey for free), and Shady Rays (go to http://shadyrays.com and use code REDWEB to get 50% off 2 or more pairs of sunglasses). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In 1987, Pennhurst State School & Hospital closed its doors after a documentary and multiple court cases revealed the horrible conditions patients were in. It is now one of the most haunted places in Pennsylvania. Today, we uncover the history and hauntings of what is now known as Pennhurst Asylum. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Less than a week after the Ammons family moved into their new home, they began having haunting experiences. When they reached out to psychics, the family was told they were sharing the house with over two hundred demons. Today we discuss one of the most haunted places in Indiana, the Demon House. Visit our Twitter page(https://twitter.com/RedWebPod) to see the images we mention. Sponsored BetterHelp (go to http://betterhelp.com/redweb to get 10% off your first month) and Prey for the Devil (Prey for the Devil is in theaters this Halloween Weekend – go to http://bit.ly/preyredweb to get tickets now!). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In 1975 the Lutz family purchased a home with a murderous history. Soon after they started having haunting experiences and left the house after only 28 days. This is the story behind the Amityville Horror House. Visit our Twitter page (https://twitter.com/RedWebPod) to see the images we discuss. Sponsored by Audible (go to http://audible.com/redweb or text REDWEB to 500-500 to try Audible free for 30 days), BetterHelp (go to http://betterhelp.com/redweb to get 10% off your first month), and 30 Morbid Minutes (subscribe to 30 Morbid Minutes on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen to podcasts). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After the death of her husband and child, Sarah Winchester began renovating a house and never stopped until her death. Some believe Winchester was cursed to expand the house. Today we discuss the story behind the home that became known as the Winchester Mystery House. Sponsored by BetterHelp (go to http://betterhelp.com/redweb to get 10% off your first month), Black Adam (watch Black Adam in theaters and IMAX internationally on October 19, and in North America on October 21), and Ship Station (go to http://shipstation.com and use promo code redweb to get a free 60-day trial). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In 1987, Minnie Winston stepped out of her bath to find a grisly scene. Blood was dripping from the ceiling and oozing from the walls, but she and her husband could not find its source. Police investigated but found that no crime had been committed so they couldn’t help the couple. Today we explore the mystery of the Blood House at Fountain Drive. Sponsored by Hello Fresh (go to http://hellofresh.com/redweb65 and use code redweb65 for 65% off plus free shipping) and Magnesium Films (go to http://embracetheemptiness.com to listen to Celeritas today) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices