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Apr 2025
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588: COMPILATION: Hole Stories and Under...

The Why Files: Operation Podcast
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A construction worker discovers a massive tunnel system while breaking ground for a new building. Meanwhile, deep in the Nevada desert, scientists detect unusual seismic activity that doesn't match any known geological patterns. These events might seem unconnected, but they're part of humanity's complex relationship with what lies beneath.

Throughout history, people have built elaborate underground networks - from ancient catacombs to modern military bunkers. Even now, mysterious tunnels are being discovered under cities worldwide, their purposes unknown. Some say they're remnants of lost civilizations. Others claim they're proof of secret government projects.

Scientists continue mapping the vast caverns and passages honeycombing Earth's crust, finding new mysteries with each expedition. As we dig deeper into our planet's hidden spaces, we uncover evidence that challenges our understanding of human history. What secrets still wait to be discovered in the darkness below? 
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