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Nov 2023
18m 26s

The Most Unlikely Plane Landing in Histo...

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In 1990, a large commercial plane was rapidly plummeting towards the ground below, with the plane’s captain trapped OUTSIDE the cockpit window… My name is Andy Jiang and I do vigorous, detailed dives into some of the most fascinating, bizarre, and unreal true stories that are out there. Subscribe and turn on all post notifications so you don’t miss any of m ... Show More
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I know we went on a long hiatus, but new episodes are coming soon! Can't wait to share them with you! My name is Andy Jiang and I do vigorous, detailed dives into some of the most fascinating, bizarre, and unreal true stories that are out there. Subscribe and turn on all post not ... Show More
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The Most Insane “Glitch in the Matrix” Story on the Internet (The Lamp)
A man is living his best life, when he suddenly notices something off about a lamp… Today, we’ll be revisiting one of the most famous and unforgettable stories of all time. My name is Andy Jiang and I do vigorous, detailed dives into some of the most fascinating, bizarre, and unr ... Show More
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In 1982, a man was sentenced to death for the killing of a police officer. In the coming years, however, more and more evidence came to light that revealed that the case was not nearly as simple as it had initially seemed. And as it turns out, someone may have had a secret that t ... Show More
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