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Aug 2023
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Ghost Hunting: The Science of the Other ...

The Why Files: Operation Podcast
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In 1901, Nikola Tesla had the most terrifying experience of his life. As he worked alone in his laboratory at night, he felt a presence. He created a device to see if he could hear, or pick up any signals from whatever it was that he felt. He called it the “spirit radio”, and it worked. Tesla wasn’t alone. Throughout history, famous scientists, who helped sh ... Show More
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