One family’s regular day of exploring some sand dunes at the edge of Lake Michigan turned into a wild tale of a little boy being sucked into a sinkhole, and the discovery of underground tunnels.
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Thomas Edison’s Last Breath
Over the course of a century, the Henry Ford Museum in Dearborn, Michigan has grown to house over 26 million artifacts of innovative achievements. However, one quiet piece – prized by Ford above all others – curiously stands out among the collection: a seemingly empty sealed test ... Show More
12m 57s
Nov 2023
508: Kenny Veach Vanishes on his Quest for the M Cave | Mojave Mysteries Vol. 1
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 entra ... Show More
37m 54s
Nov 2021
Modern Lives, Ancient Caves
There's a lost continent waiting to be explored, and it’s right below our feet. We’ll dig into the deep, human relationship to the underground, and why we understand it from an instinctive point of view — but not so much from a physical one. (Hint: we’re afraid of the dark.) Nati ... Show More
28m 26s
Jul 2023
Playback: Modern Lives, Ancient Caves
There’s a lost continent waiting to be explored, and it’s right below our feet. We’ll dig into the deep human relationship to the underground—and why we understand it from an instinctive point of view, but not so much from a physical one. (Hint: We’re afraid of the dark.) In an e ... Show More
28m 39s
Oct 2021
Daphne Rides the Lava Turtle - Kid's Story
<p>In this kid's story, Daphne goes to a playground, finds an interesting rock, discovers it is indeed a lava turtle, and then proceeds to ride the lava turtle to an underground cavern filled with mermaids.</p>
10m 42s