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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