The Why Files: Operation Podcast

Prepare to be whisked away on a mind-bending odyssey through the fabric of time. This captivating compilation of time travel tales will transport you to eras long past and futures yet to come.Witness the awe-inspiring journeys of intrepid explorers as they navigate the complexities of temporal displacement. From chance encounters with historical figures to grappling with the profound consequences of altering the timeline, each story offers a unique perspective on the perils and possibilities of venturing beyond the present.Immerse yourself in a kaleidoscope of narratives that will challenge your perceptions of cause and effect, destiny, and free will. As you embark on this chronological expedition, prepare to have your mind expanded and your imagination ignited by the limitless potential of time travel.

Uncover the truth behind some of the most captivating mysteries of our time. From ancient civilizations lost to history to shocking government cover-ups, no stone is left unturned.Witness compelling evidence of extraterrestrial encounters and explore the astonishing possibilities of alien life. Prepare to question everything you thought you knew as startling revelations come to light.Embark on an eye-opening journey that will challenge your beliefs and ignite your curiosity. Are you ready to step into a world where the unimaginable becomes reality?

From haunting animal cries to spine-chilling legends, this captivating journey explores the terrifying and bizarre.Uncover the shocking truth behind history's most unsettling creatures and eerie tales.Prepare to confront your deepest fears as you embark on a thrilling expedition into the unknown.Brace yourself for a heart-pounding adventure that will leave you questioning the very nature of reality.Join us as we unearth the chilling secrets lurking in the darkest corners of our world.Are you ready to face the terrifying truth that awaits?

Cryptids have captured our curiosity for ages. Tales of mysterious and elusive creatures roaming the wilderness spark our imagination. In this first installment of... quite a few, we explore three famous cryptids that have left big footprints on popular culture (ahem). Bigfoot sightings go back centuries. We investigate theories on Gigantopithecus, hear (and see) compelling accounts from seemingly credible witnesses. And, of course, we'll discuss the famous Patterson-Gimlin Film. The Loch Ness Monster. One of my personal favorites. There are photographs, film and video. Could Nessie be the last surviving dinosaur? The Chupacabra. Starting in 1995, this vampiric predator terrorized Puerto Rico, massacring livestock. Theories on alien experiments and genetic mutations attempt to explain its sudden appearance.

Unearth the mystery of Derinkuyu, an underground city in Turkey that has captivated historians and explorers alike. Hidden beneath a modest home, this labyrinthine complex reveals a network of tunnels and rooms carved from the earth, hinting at a sophisticated society that once thrived in secrecy.Marvel at the architectural genius and the sheer will it took to create such a sanctuary, capable of sheltering thousands from threats above. Join us as we navigate the dark corridors of history, exploring how and why ancient civilizations constructed this subterranean world, and the mysteries that still lie buried within its silent chambers.

Beneath Antarctica's icy expanse, secrets from ancient times lie preserved, waiting to unravel tales that span millennia. This journey takes us through the icy labyrinth, where each discovery offers a new puzzle piece to the complex history of our planet. From lost civilizations to hidden natural wonders, the frozen continent holds answers to questions we've yet to ask. Engage with scientists and explorers who've ventured into these uncharted territories, sharing firsthand accounts that blend science with the thrill of discovery. This narrative isn't just about ice and snow; it's a testament to human curiosity and the endless quest for knowledge. Let's embark on an adventure to the edge of the world, where the mysteries of Antarctica await to tell their stories, promising revelations that could alter our perception of Earth's past, present, and future.

This ominous windowless skyscraper looms over Tribeca, defying all architectural norms. The Brutalist facade conceals a mysterious purpose - why are there no windows? Behind the heavy concrete walls, an even darker truth lurks.For decades, New Yorkers scratched their heads about the building's function. Rumors swirled about government secrets and espionage hidden within. Thanks to brave whistleblowers, we now know the truth. This impenetrable fortress covertly houses a sophisticated NSA surveillance operation. AT&T willingly partners with the spy agency, jeopardizing American privacy. Together, they analyze mountains of data - your phone calls, emails, internet history.No warrant needed. The NSA analyzes communications from all over the world, searching for suspicious activity. But they capture way more than they should.Tour the NSA's covert listening post with us. Learn the full, chilling backstory behind New York's most secure skyscraper. Question if "national security" still warrants unchecked spying on Americans.

For thousands of years we’ve pondered the meaning of dreams. Dreams offer insight into our subconscious. Dreams help us process emotions and organize our memories.Most of us live our waking lives giving a sort of performance. Whether through dishonesty, embarrassment, or simply by being polite, there are thoughts we do not share.**Dreams have intrigued us for thousands of years. They provide a peek into our subconscious. They aid in managing emotions and arranging our memories.We often perform in our awake state. We might be dishonest, embarrassed, or just polite. Thus, we keep some thoughts to ourselves.** Dreams, on the other hand, offer a platform where these suppressed thoughts can freely roam. They are the uncensored version of our minds, a place where our deepest desires, fears, and secrets can come to light without the fear of judgement or consequences.Dreams also serve as a mirror, reflecting our inner state of mind. They can hint at unresolved issues, unfulfilled desires, or even potential future scenarios. They can act as a guide, helping us navigate through the labyrinth of our thoughts and emotions.Moreover, dreams can be a source of inspiration. Many artists, writers, and scientists have reported getting brilliant ideas from their dreams. They can stimulate our creativity, encourage problem-solving, and even help us prepare for future events.In conclusion, dreams are not just random images that appear during sleep. They are a powerful tool that our mind uses to process information, manage emotions, and explore the infinite possibilities of our imagination. They are an essential part of our cognitive and emotional well-being.While you sleep, your inhibitions disappear. And you’re left with the raw, unforgiving truth. The real you.But dreams can be more than that.Some claim dreams are the realm between ours and the spirit world. Some dreams can predict the future.Studies have shown that dreams can be shared between people.Lucid dreaming is when *you* – not your dreaming self, your conscious self - controls the dream. You are, literally, a God. The universe is your playground.It’s exhilarating and powerful. But there is a dark side.What if: while lucid dreaming, *you* weren’t in control of the dream? But, someone else was? That’s no longer a dream, it’s a nightmare. And it’s no longer a playground – it’s a prison.Every night, the lights go out, you close your eyes, and he’s waiting for you.#Dreams #EverDreamThisMan #LucidDreaming

This podcast dives into the mysterious Havana Syndrome illness afflicting diplomats. We explore the strange world of infrasonic sound waves below the range of human hearing. These inaudible noises can induce anxiety or even sickness in people. What causes these bizarre symptoms? We uncover a range of natural and artificial sound sources that emit these creepy frequencies. From wind turbines to weapons, the effects are unsettling.The story begins with a ghost hunt in a haunted lab. One scientist's quest to explain the paranormal leads to an unexpected discovery about sound. Tracing clues from here, things turn surreal as we enter the realm of acoustic specters and sonic warfare. Be prepared as we venture behind the veil of audible perception. Our journey reveals how sounds we can't hear still impact our minds and bodies in surprising ways. Havana Syndrome is just one mystery we'll attempt to demystify regarding the potent influence of creepy frequencies.

Embark on a gripping journey with the Knights Templar, tracing their evolution from the Crusades to becoming the keepers of extraordinary secrets. Their narrative intertwines with the lore of Atlantis, suggesting they possessed knowledge that could redefine history. Explore the Templars' influence over medieval Europe, their mysterious rituals, and the relentless quest for sacred relics. This narrative peels back the layers of time, offering a glimpse into the power struggles and the quest for eternal wisdom that have captivated imaginations for centuries. Discover how these medieval knights are linked to the foundation of modern mysteries, inviting you to question what lies beneath the surface of our past.

Imagine the possibility that life on Earth didn't start here, but arrived from the vastness of space. We explore the captivating concept of panspermia, which suggests microbes traveling across the cosmos could be the ancestors of all life on our planet. This journey takes us through the scientific arguments supporting this idea, and the skepticism it faces. We'll also discuss how recent discoveries in space exploration and biology are reshaping our understanding of life's origins. The notion challenges our perspective on humanity's place in the universe. Join us as we navigate this intriguing and potentially revolutionary idea, opening doors to a new understanding of our cosmic neighborhood.

Edgar Cayce—the 'Sleeping Prophet'—discovered his psychic gifts as a child while doing peculiar things like sleeping on his textbooks. When sick, Cayce would perform self-healing while hypnotized. His uncanny ability to diagnose and cure ailments turned him into a reluctant medical clairvoyant. He helped thousands, yet doctors, family, and investors looked to exploit his talents. Cayce fought to maintain virtue. He established a holistic hospital and pioneered integrative therapies still used today. However, his benefactor abandoned him at the onset of the Great Depression. Later, Cayce's visions chilled, predicting events like WWII, JFK's death—and a coming global catastrophe that remakes continents and drowns billions.Was Cayce authentic? There are doubters, yet he brought comfort and progress. His selfless character merits applaud regardless of his powers. The virtues he lived are what humanity needs now.

In this intriguing exploration, we uncover the mysterious world of numbers stations. These enigmatic radio broadcasts, dating back to World War One, have transmitted coded messages to spies across the globe. Despite technological advancements, these stations are surprisingly active today. We explore (and listen to) the eerie broadcasts from the Cold War, where peculiar melodies and robotic voices in various languages hinted at clandestine operations. This journey through espionage history and technology promises to be both fascinating and chilling.

Humans are the apex predator. Not *an* apex predator. *The* apex predator. Other than a handful of bacteria and viruses, there’s pretty much nothing stronger, more intelligent, or more adaptable than Homo sapiens. Telling the human story from the beginning is difficult. It was a time when two words defined our world: fear and violence. It was a time when we were *not* the apex predator; we were their prey.We emerged from our caves during the day. Hoping we wouldn’t be hunted by the monsters in the woods.So vicious were these monsters they still live in our myths -- and our nightmares. They created a generational trauma embedded into our DNA over hundreds of thousands of years of evolution. These creatures were stronger, faster, and (when it came to combat) more intelligent than we were. It’s a miracle any of us are even here. This is the story of how modern humans conquered the monsters and won the battle for the world.But here's the thing: those fearsome monsters defeated by humans? Were other humans.

Embark on a journey to the frigid landscapes of Antarctica with "The Why Files" as we uncover the secrets of Operation Highjump. This mysterious military operation, led by Admiral Richard E. Byrd, has sparked decades of speculation and conspiracy theories.What were the true motives behind this expedition? Rumors of hidden Nazi bases and unknown technologies linger amidst the icy silence. Explore the enigmatic reports of UFO sightings and delve into tales of hidden civilizations beneath the ice.Join us as we navigate through a labyrinth of myths and facts, seeking answers to one of the 20th century's most intriguing mysteries. Uncover the truth with us in "The Why Files" – where legends and reality meet.

Eerie mysteries lurk beneath the waves. Recent discoveries have challenged what we thought we knew about the seafloor. Strange structures litter the deep—from a Baltic anomaly that resembles a crashed UFO, to an enigmatic road in the Bahamas that resurrects suggestions of Atlantis. What other oddities swim in the unmapped darkness below? Professional explorers use cutting-edge sonar and robot subs to uncover the ocean’s hidden past. But secret forces seem determined to conceal the truth. Equipment fails, funds evaporate. Some believe shadowy bases dot the seabed—each hiding explosive revelations. Will disclosure ever surface? Or will the aquatic aliens that occupy these aquatic lairs continue to elude our grasp? What will it take to part the murky veil?

You wake up surrounded by loved ones. But this reunion carries a dire warning: you can't stay. Your time here is limited. A searing pain rips through your body as you gasp back to life in a hospital bed. You were dead just moments ago.This phenomenon is called a near-death experience. Countless people report leaving their bodies upon death. They recount bright lights, visions of heaven, and conversations with spirits. This happens across cultures and belief systems. But what explains these common threads?Are near-death experiences proof of the afterlife? Or could they be explained by science? Recent brain scans of dying patients revealed surprising surges of activity after death. Their final, mysterious moments suggest more questions than answers about what lies beyond.

In August 1988, Paul Bennewitz had a mental breakdown, convinced of an alien and government conspiracy against him. His supposed proof of UFOs over New Mexico drew the attention of an Air Force counterintelligence agent. This agent fed Bennewitz's belief in aliens for years, ultimately leading to his institutionalization. The summer of 1952 saw a flurry of UFO activity over Washington, D.C. Edward J. Ruppelt of Project Blue Book seemed the only one taking it seriously amidst bureaucratic obstacles. After a scientific panel recommended downplaying UFO reports to avoid hysteria, Ruppelt retired. His subsequent book criticized the change in UFO policy. Both he and Bennewitz asked too many questions.

Exposing Underground Alien Bases: CIA's Psychic UFO HuntersDuring the 1960s and 70s, the United States and the Soviet Union fought the Cold War on many fronts. Some of these engagements were obvious, like the Cuban Missile Crisis and the proxy wars in Asia.Other conflicts were not so obvious. In the 1970s, America and Russia engaged in a new type of warfare: psychic warfare.The CIA was actively recruiting and training people with a natural talent for remote viewing. Remote viewing is projecting your consciousness to anywhere on Earth and beyond.One remote viewer, entirely by accident, found himself at Mount Hayes in Alaska. Mount Hayes is in the middle of nowhere. There's no civilization for miles. But something was calling him to the mountain.Then he looked *inside* the mountain. There was a base hidden inside Mount Hayes. Then he saw - this was not a base built by humans.When multiple sources confirmed the existence of the base, they soon realized: this was only the beginning.

In this intriguing exploration, we uncover the mysterious connection between Nikola Tesla's groundbreaking experiments and the catastrophic Tunguska Event. Was Tesla, the master of electricity, responsible for one of history's most baffling explosions?We also dive into the theory of the Great Pyramid serving as an ancient power plant. Unravel these enigmas with us, as we stitch together history, science, and legend to reveal truths hidden in plain sight. Be ready to question what you know about the past and the potential of technology.

Imagine a quaint cottage in Dodleston, where Ken Webster, a teacher, encounters a bewildering phenomenon. Unusual messages appear on his computer, supposedly from someone living in the same house, but in the year 1541. As the communication evolves, Ken and his friends grapple with the mystery, oscillating between skepticism and belief. The narrative unfolds with peculiar incidents, intriguing historical inaccuracies, and a cryptic entity known as 2109, leading to a cross-time dialogue that challenges the boundaries of belief and reality. This story weaves a compelling tapestry of mystery, history, and the unexplained, inviting the listener on a journey through time and the unknown.

This episode takes you on an intriguing exploration into the life of Aleister Crowley, a man surrounded by mystery and conflicting tales. Discover the real person behind the infamous title of "The Great Beast."Learn about Crowley's journey through the world of occultism and his impact on it. Unravel the complexities of his character, separating myth from reality.Join us as we delve into the lesser-known aspects of Crowley's life. This podcast promises new insights into one of history's most enigmatic figures, revealing stories that challenge what you thought you knew.

No place on earth is steeped in more mystery than Mount Shasta.Aliens, ghosts, underground bases, and interdimensional portals. Check.Lost cities, strange disappearances, bigfoot, gods, and demons. Check.Atlantis, Lemuria, reptilian humanoids, and giants.Mount Shasta has it all.

Enoch warned the Giants and the Watchers of the world. Repent or feel God's wrath.They ignored his warning.The floodgates of Heaven burst forth and water rushed over the Earth, destroying everything. The only thing to survive is a single vessel, a huge ship: the Ark. 5 months later, the waters receded and the Ark made ground on a mountaintop. A man named Noah emerged, and civilization began again.Some version of the Noah's Ark story exists in almost every religion and every culture on Earth.But did Noah and the Ark really exist?There's evidence that they did.So much evidence, that it was classified by the CIA for almost 50 years.But why classify it? Well, there are two problems with the Noah's Ark story. One, the Ark is much older than anyone thought. And two, the man named Noah? He wasn't a man. At least, not a man from Earth.

The Montauk Project: The Truth is Darker Than You ThinkIn 1943, the USS Eldridge was made invisible and teleported from Philadelphia to Virginia. This event was known as the Philadelphia Experiment.When the Eldridge reappeared, some crew materialized in walls and bulkheads. They died in agony.But two sailors didn't reappear at all. The two men, who happened to be brothers, were presumed dead or lost.They weren't dead. They traveled 40 years into the future; in a secret military base on the East end of Long Island.They became unwitting participants of The Montauk Project.

In September 1964, Captain McLeod and Sergeant Barnes were dispatched from Wright-Patterson Air Force base in Ohio. They were sent to investigate a UFO sighting in Northern California.Wright-Patterson AFB got lots of UFO reports. 99% of them could be explained. And a sizeable percentage of those sightings were hoaxers looking for attention.The other 1% were classified as UFOs and sent on to Project Blue Book. What happened from there, McLeod didn't know. The fact that he was being sent to the other side of the country meant this sighting was important to the Air Force.McLeod had a copy of the teletyped report from the UFO tracking office. It was stamped with an unusual "Priority" notification. It read: "UFO landing with entities reported by missile technician in Tahoe NF, Sacramento. Orders: Investigate and contain via usual protocols ASAP."McLeod's first step was to interview the witness. And, even after 17 years as an investigator, this was strangest UFO story he'd ever heard.

There are over 7 billion people living on the earth right now. Tens of millions are born and die each year. Every single one of us leaves signs of our existence in the air, water, soil -- even space.But these signs won't last forever. Our buildings will be gone in a few hundred years. Our stone monuments, plastic, styrofoam, twinkies, even evidence of our inevitable nuclear destruction will eventually be gone.So how can we be sure that we were the first advanced civilization on earth?Well, according to the Silurian Hypothesis: we can't.Let's find out why.

You’re not supposed to be alive. None of us are. About 10 years ago, you woke up to an eerie silence. The power was out. You went to check your phone for news but your phone was dead.Then you realized, everything was dead. Some kind of blackout, you thought.You looked out your window, confused. It looked like a normal December morning. Holiday decorations were up, though all the Christmas lights were out.You saw neighbors also peering through windows and standing on their front porches. Everyone was looking up.It looked like the stars were falling. Only, they weren’t stars. They were satellites and space debris. It was raining fire. And for the first time in your life, you saw the aurora borealis … in the middle of the day. You looked at the calendar. Today's date was supposed to mean something, but before you could remember, everything went black.It was December 21st, 2012.The end of the world.

In 1908, President Teddy Roosevelt wanted to declare the Grand Canyon off-limits to all timber and mining operations. It would take another 11 years for Congress to designate the Grand Canyon a national park.Sensing a final opportunity for adventure, explorer G.E. Kincaid took a boat down the Colorado River and through the Grand Canyon. The canyon was rich in minerals like gold, silver and copper and Kincaid wanted to see what he could find before the area was closed off for good.About 40 miles up-river from the El Tovar Crystal canyon, Kincaid saw stains in the sediment formation about 2,000 feet up. He tied off the boat and got out to investigate.Kincaid couldn't find a trail, but after a short hike he found something interesting covered in desert brush. Steps. Hundreds of them. Carved in sandstone. Steps that wound their way up to a high shelf on the side of the canyon.He followed the steps until he came across a cavern entrance. An entrance that was clearly man made.Kincaid entered the cavern and turned on his flashlight.On the walls he saw writing. But it wasn't English or Native American writing. It was Ancient Egyptian Heiroglypics.Kincaid lifted his flashlight and saw that the tunnel ran far into the distance.He didn't realize it at the time, but this was only the beginning.

September 14th, 1994 was a quiet night in Zimbabwe. Then suddenly, boom! An explosion startled people all over the country. Windows rattled. Doors shook. Shocked and confused, people sheepishly stepped outside to see what happened. Everything looked fine. They went back inside.But one woman wasn't satisfied. Cynthia Hind drove around the capital city of Harare, searching for the source of the sound but, nothing seemed unusual. But back at home, Cynthia's phone rang relentlessly. She was a UFO investigator and witness reports were coming in one after another. The news claimed the sound was a sonic boom caused by a meteor shower. But Cynthia wasn't so sure.Eyewitnesses near Lake Kariba described bizarre lights in the sky earlier that week. Lights in a row that moved erratically: fast then slow. First north to south. Then east to southwest. Meteors don't do that.Cynthia suspected there was much more to the story. And two days later, she'd find out that she was right.

To most, the Mojave Desert looks barren. Jagged rock, swirling sand, and scrub brush. But the Mojave is full of life. It’s been home to native tribes for thousands of years.And the Mojave is also home to many caves; that hold many secrets.Some caves are reported to be secret entrances to underground bases. And not all of those bases are occupied by humans.Other caves are rumored to be portals to different places on earth. Or portals to different dimensions.There are caves in the desert that cause even the most experienced explorers to run away in fear. But when they gather their courage and return to the caves, they can’t find them. They’re gone.Year after year, adventures scour the Mojave; trying to solve these mysteries.Some brave souls return with incredible stories. But others go out into the desert and they’re never seen again.One of those brave souls - was Kenny Veach.

What if all of our online existence is fake?You, me, everyone; we're living in a real-life Matrix. Designed to distract us from the truth: that we're just drones in a digital ant-hill. We live, work and die so that the wealthy and powerful can grow more wealthy and powerful.This is called the Dead Internet Theory. And there's compelling evidence that it's real.Let's find out why.

o most, the Mojave Desert looks barren. Jagged rock, swirling sand, and scrub brush. But the Mojave is full of life. It’s been home to native tribes for thousands of years.And the Mojave is also home to many caves; that hold many secrets.Some caves are reported to be secret entrances to underground bases. And not all of those bases are occupied by humans.Other caves are rumored to be portals to different places on earth. Or portals to different dimensions.There are caves in the desert that cause even the most experienced explorers to run away in fear. But when they gather their courage and return to the caves, they can’t find them. They’re gone.Year after year, adventures scour the Mojave; trying to solve these mysteries.Some brave souls return with incredible stories. But others go out into the desert and they’re never seen again.One of those brave souls - was Kenny Veach.

MK Ultra, the infamous CIA program shrouded in mystery and controversy. Uncover the chilling truths and unanswered questions that linger around this clandestine project. Was it a mere Cold War strategy or something far more sinister? Navigate through a labyrinth of mind control experiments, secret government operations, and ethical quandaries. This journey into the unknown promises to challenge your perceptions and leave you questioning what lies beneath the surface of historical narratives. MK Ultra – a tale of intrigue, power, and secrecy.

Mike fired up the box and the lasers came to life.The machine produced a small circular area of distortion. It was a vortex about eight inches across that looked like ripples above a fire. This was unexpected. Mike didn’t know what the vortex was or if it was dangerous. So he grabbed a sheet-metal screw and tossed it through the field.It vanished.Mike just stared and blinked and waited. The screw was just… gone.So Mike powered down his machine and turned to head back into the house.Then heard something clattering.It was the screw. It rolled to a stop about two feet from the box.Mike thought he invented some kind of teleportation device.He didn’t.Michael “Mad Man” Marcum invented a time machine.

PROOF THAT EVERYTHING - IS A SIMULATION (Including God)Is this reality? Well, we're experiencing ... something right now so maybe the better question is: what is reality?Could everything we see, everything we experience, everything that exists in our entire universe -- be artificial? Supporters of Simulation Theory believe that not only is it possible that we're living in a simulation; it's likely.And the more we look for evidence, the more we find.Philip K Dick believed deja vu was the simulation adjusting to new code. Many people experience The Mandela Effect, a or "false memory" shared by a large number of people.But the biggest clues of Simulation Theory come from science. Specifically: quantum mechanics. The only way the Double-Slit Experiment makes sense is if we live in a program. Quantum Entanglement also defies logic. Only our program would have the ability to defy the laws of physics - and the concept of time.Let's find out why.

We are the descendants of an ancient civilization; one which mastered technology, mapped the cosmos, and understood our relationship with the natural world.Our ancestors traveled the world and built enormous structures. They scaled their creations into cities.They shared a common governance and similar religious beliefs.Our ancestors lived, as we do today, as a global society.Around 14,500 years ago, this global superpower started to collapse.First came uncontrollable change, and then a cataclysm. In less than a week, everything and almost everyone was gone.Those left behind built monuments. Monuments not as tributes to Gods or homage to kings. The monuments are a warning to future generations: to us. That warning is simple: danger is coming. Our civilization has ended before. And it will end again.This is the one story Big Archaeology and world governments don’t want you to know. Once you hear it, you’ll never trust them again.Because the danger that’s coming? There’s nothing they can do to stop it.

The Count of Saint Germain has been called a prophet, a sorcerer, and an immortal.He's been spotted all over the world for a thousand years. And every time he's seen, he looks exactly the same age.The Count of Saint Germain advised Kings, Queens and Emperors. He was present at every significant event in European history. And even was an important contributor to America's struggle for Independence.He spoke a dozen languages fluently. He played piano and violin like a virtuoso.He was an expert in art, science, politics, philosophy and history.Some say he walked the earth during the time of Christ.Some say he walks the earth still.This is his story.

On April 7, 2016, the team running NASA’s New Horizons mission were waiting nervously. The spacecraft was about to enter the outermost reaches of our solar system.They'd aimed toward Pluto. Which lives in a region of the solar system called the Kuiper Belt.Just before arriving at the dwarf planet, the team noticed an object nearby. And it was acting very strange. This object, whatever it was, was spinning faster than everything else around it.Too fast. Artificially fast. And the object reflected light in an odd way. New Horizons changed course to do a fly by. They wanted a better look at this bizarre behavior.But as the spacecraft approached the object, all communications went down. NASA wasn't able to see or hear anything. The New Horizons spacecraft suddenly put itself into safe mode. But nothing was broken.Something or someone was blocking the signal. Whoever it was did *not* want NASA to know they were here. And that they’ve been watching us for a very. long. time.

In 1957, the Soviet Union launched Sputnik 1. It was the first satellite in Earth's orbit.Or was it?For over a hundred years, an object has been seen, heard and photographed by people all around the world. This object became known as the Black Knight Satellite.The signals coming from the Black Knight Satellite have been decoded.And if the translation is correct, it's been watching us for 13,000 years.Let's find out why.

Since grade school, we’ve been taught that gravity is what keeps our feet firmly planted on the ground, but what if that’s all been a lie?I'm not saying if you jump off a bridge, you fall up, instead of down. But what if Newton and Einstein were wrong and what *really* ties our universe together is not gravity, but electricity?The Electric Universe Theory says that, instead of gravity, the universe's *true* attractive force comes from invisible electric currents that surround our planet, our solar system, the galaxy and... everything. We are all living in one, giant, universe-spanning circuit.Mainstream science ignores this possibility. But ignoring the electric universe blinds us to an unknown risk.The myths of our ancestors describe cataclysmic, global disasters in the distant past.They knew about the electric universe too, not from science, but from experience. And our ancestors have sent us a strange, but dire warning:Beware the shocking fury of planet Saturn.

In 1966 a well-known engineer released a book with information that could impact everyone on earth. But before anyone could read it, it was classified by the CIA.We only learned of its existence a few years ago because of a Freedom of Information request.The CIA only released 57 pages of the original 284-page manuscript. And those pages have been, in the CIA's own words, "sanitized".Why does the CIA think this book is so dangerous that they had to hide it from the public for 60 years; and continue to hide most of it?It's because the man who wrote it describes the end of the world.#CIA #Conspiracy #EndOfTheWorld

The story of the human race is a story of technology.One of our ancestors created fire and passed that knowledge along to the next generation. Then the invention of the wheel. Then agriculture, a writing system, mathematics, space travel.Within our story, empires rise and fall. Technology progresses. Civilizations are born and die. The human race continues to innovate.All of our innovations are built on previous ones. There could be no aqueduct without the arch. There could be no metal plow until someone learned how to mine iron. There could be no light bulb, no smart phone and no computer without first understanding electricity.Our progress is linear. It's orderly.But sometimes an object is discovered that's completely out of place and out of time.A computer found on a sunken Roman ship. A power plant found in a 100,000 year old cave. Evidence of a nuclear reactor from over a billion years ago.These objects shouldn't exist. But they do.Their existence violates the natural order of human progress.So if humans didn't create these items, who did?--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thewhyfiles/support

The Book of Revelation says the end of the world will be announced with the sound of seven trumpets. Each blowing of the trumpet brings a new apocalyptic event. After the seventh trumpet: armageddon.For centuries, people have reported low-frequency hums, the crack of thunder on a clear day and the sound of cannon-fire in the middle of nowhere.Mysterious sounds have been heard at the bottom of the ocean and in outer space. And they’ve been heard long before modern machines and industry.Recently, people have been recording and sharing videos of these loud, unnatural sounds.And some of them? They sound a lot like trumpets.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thewhyfiles/support

In July 2008, the carcass of an animal washed up on the beach at Montauk Point Long Island. Local beachcombers are used to seeing dead animals. Seagulls, fish, crabs, even the occasional whale. But they had never seen anything like this.Animal experts were brought in to identify it. They were stumped. It looked like part dog, part reptile and part rodent - with the beak of a bird. This animal, whatever it was, became known as the Montauk Monster.But where did the Monster come from? There could be only one answer. Plum Island.Plum Island is just a few miles from where the monster was found.Locals had heard rumors that this was a top-secret government facility that created bioweapons, engineered animal hybrids and maybe even experimented on people.Sounds like a wild theory.But then another animal washed up on the beach. Again, it couldn't be identified. And then another animal. And then two more.In 2010, the *rumors* about Plum Island seemed to be true when something else was found on the beach. This time it wasn't a strange animal. It was a body. A human body.Well... it was almost human.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thewhyfiles/support

The night after Christmas, 1980, was the last time Airman First Class John Burroughs would ever lead a normal life. He was on patrol at an American-operated Woodbridge Air Force base in southern England. Woodbridge and nearby Bentwaters - called the Twin Bases were rumored to possess nuclear materials. This was the middle of the Cold War, and tensions were high. The threat of nuclear attack, global escalation, and more, sat heavy on the shoulders of Burroughs and his fellow servicemen. But their job was simple: keep themselves, their nation, and their allies safe. So, Burroughs conducted his nightly rounds, checking the perimeter for anything that threatened the peace.Suddenly, a bright light descended from the sky. Then another. Burroughs watched as the lights fell into the forest surrounding the base.When he and his team arrived to inspect the crash site, they were worried it was a Soviet incursion. But, what they found was far more terrifying than anything the Soviets could think of.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thewhyfiles/support

So, tell me... how do you like being a movie star? I can't imagine your life. You can't walk down the street without being mobbed by adoring fans. You attend power-lunches with your agent. You pose for pictures on the red carpet on your way to collect your third Academy Award. Your life sounds fun.Wait, what? You're not a movie star? That's not your life? Well, maybe not in *this* universe, but there is a universe out there where your life is exactly as I described. The "Many Worlds" or "Multiple Universes" theory says that anything that can possibly happen *does* happen. It just happens in a different reality that exists parallel to our own.There's a reality out there somewhere where you're a best-selling author. There's one where you're a Nobel Prize winning scientist who cured cancer.There's even a reality out there, where you're an evil dictator plotting to take over the world. And you enforce your will with an army of AI robots that you invented when you were a grad student at Stanford.Yes, some of these alternate realities are more far-fetched than others. But they *are* all out there.Scientists know how these realities are formed and people are working on technology to detect them.But even if we *could* detect alternate universes, there's no way to visit them.Or is there?--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thewhyfiles/support

Here’s the scene. You’re driving down a secluded road. The only lights come from your headlights. The only sounds you hear are crickets and the hum of the engine. Suddenly, a mysterious orb of light appears in the distance, floating a few feet above the ground. You get the sense that the light is aware of your presence. It darts around, beckoning you closer.It can’t be another car. There’s nothing around for miles.As you get closer to the light, it vanishes.Finally, you arrive at a small town and stop at a diner for a bite. You mention your experience to the waitress.She smiles and says, “You saw a ghost light”. She tells you the story of someone killed on that dark road many years ago. The light has been seen ever since.Ghost lights, or spook lights, are seen all over the world. In some places, they’re thought to be spirits of the dead. Other places say they’re portals to another dimension. And others say they’re signals from another world.Whatever they are, ghost lights are real. They’ve stumped scientists, skeptics... even governments for a long time. They’re seen by thousands of people every year. There are even cases where people have followed a ghost light into the darkness, never to be seen again.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thewhyfiles/support

Your world is an illusion. Your choices are irrelevant. Your friends, your family, and everyone around you are just manifestations of your mind.You’re a trapped animal in a cage: a virtual reality created more than 250,000 years ago for a single purpose: to use you as food.Your emotions are food for those who created the cage. Feelings of happiness and joy are digestible. But those emotions are nowhere near as nourishing as sadness, malice, and especially anger. Pain on a small scale is good, but pain due to war, famine, and pandemics? That’s even better. You’re born, you grow, and you spend the first third of your life learning how to live in a society that barely knows you exist.Maybe you get married, have kids, maybe even grandkids. Then, you die - and the pain ends.But death is just the beginning. Because now, you get to do it all over again. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thewhyfiles/support

For thousands of years, the world has been captivated by the mystery of Atlantis. The concept of an ancient city hidden beneath the ocean is fascinating.But what if there was not just a city, but an entire continent buried beneath the waves?The continent of Lemuria is a massive landmass believed to have sunk in the Indian Ocean after some ancient, catastrophic event. Atlantis and Lemuria are similar in that they’ve sparked numerous theories, legends and interpretations.But Atlantis and Lemuria are very different in one way. There’s no proof of Atlantis.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thewhyfiles/support