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The Terrifying Tale of Aum Shinrikyo, Chapter One: The Rise of a Cult Leader
Modern-day Japan is often lauded as one of the safest countries on the planet -- but that doesn't make this nation immune to the danger of cults. In …
8 months, 1 week ago
CLASSIC: Citizenship and the Census
Every ten years, the United States conducts the census, a crucial survey of the country’s population meant to help Uncle Sam figure out how to plan i…
8 months, 1 week ago
Strange News: Mosquito Drones, the Pharoah's Curse, Alligator Alcatraz, Giant Asteroids, New Blood Types and More
Forget fake birds: China unveils the newest iteration of microdrones, which look almost exactly like mosquitoes. A Russian soldier turns cannibal. Fr…
8 months, 1 week ago
Interview: Alive Again, with Dan Bush
How did you get here? What happens when you die? These questions have fascinated (and terrified) human civilization since the dawn of time, and often…
8 months, 1 week ago
Listener Mail: Gas Station Ding Dings, Synthetic Estrogen and Fish Populations, Palantir and Train Hopping (and More)
Anne Ominous shares their own experience with sketchy gas stations, and introduces the guys to a new slang phrase for gambling machines. Maximus weig…
8 months, 1 week ago
What is diplomatic immunity? Part III: Shadow Diplomacy
Everyone knows that diplomatic positions come with a variety of perks and protections, as well as serious responsibilities. But what if you were able…
8 months, 2 weeks ago
CLASSIC: What is 'Skunkworks'?
For almost 80 years, Lockheed Martin has been working hand in hand with the US government to create cutting-edge, classified tech and craft, working …
8 months, 2 weeks ago
Strange News: Iran, Hidden History, Ghana, Corruption in Office, and More
Things are heating up in the Middle East -- as the world studies a possible correlation between pizza orders and US military activity, the United Sta…
8 months, 2 weeks ago
Cults You've Never Heard Of, Part II: Rise of the Zizians
Nowadays, the "C-word" can be pretty tricky. The word "cult" is usually applied by outsiders toward some group of individuals existing in opposition …
8 months, 2 weeks ago
Listener Mail: Leon Klinghoffer, a Strange Class Project, A Journey within Palantir.
John in Connecticut uncovers a bizarre story about one -- or maybe two -- Leon Klinghoffer. The guys' earlier conversations about data aggregation an…
8 months, 2 weeks ago