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Jan 2025
51m 52s

Death on Aconcagua

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In 1973, eight Americans attempted to summit Aconcagua, the highest mountain in the western and southern hemispheres. Only six returned. Sounds like the notoriously deadly mountain collected two more victims. Or maybe that’s just what the killer wants you to think. Conspiracy Theories is on Instagram @theconspiracypod and TikTok @conspiracy.pod! Follow us ... Show More
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