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Brown Mountain Lights: Folklore, Science, and the Unsolved Mystery
Episode 531
Published 1 week, 2 days ago
Description
We trace the century‑long tale of glowing orbs over North Carolina’s Brown Mountain—from railroad workers’ 1913 notes to modern laser rangefinder studies. The episode weighs atmospheric mirages, cultural expectations, and occasional physical data, revealing why this legend still puzzles scientists and locals alike.
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