Since it was first reported in England in the 1970s, this low-frequency humming has spread around the world. No one has been able to trace its source.
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Aug 12
UFO Over the Bass Triangle? The Disappearance of Fred Valentich
On October 21st, 1978, 20-year-old pilot Fred Valentich disappeared while flying across the Bass Strait, off the southeastern coast of Australia. Moments before vanishing, Fred described a bizarre encounter over the radio. He claimed an unidentified object seemed to be harassing ... Show More
53m 50s
Aug 5
Was 'The Battle of the Sexes' Fixed?
On September 20, 1973, tennis star Billie Jean King defeated Bobby Riggs in “The Battle of the Sexes,” notching a victory for feminism, women’s athletes, and societal equality. In America’s collective memory, the iconic sporting event was on the up and up. But what if Riggs, a ma ... Show More
47m 25s
May 2021
The Most Mysterious Song on the Internet
Since 2007, people online have been attempting to find the title and artist for a song that was first played on the radio in the 1980s. Despite it becoming a viral sensation, that information remains unknown. Today, we're going to talk about The Most Mysterious Song on the Intern ... Show More
54m 46s
Apr 2024
Atlas Obscura Presents: “Windsor Hum” from Twenty Thousand Hertz
<p>Today’s episode comes from <a href="https://www.20k.org/">Twenty Thousand Hertz</a>, a podcast that reveals the stories behind the world's most recognizable and interesting sounds. On their show, they’ve explored topics like the sounds of other planets, the mind blowing ways t ... Show More
14m 30s
Jan 2024
Season 04 Episode 18: The Dark Ascending (Rerun)
<p>Unexplained rerun:</p> <p>Chanctonbury Ring, an ancient and unusual landmark located in Sussex, England, and the surrounding countryside has long been considered by some to be a hotbed of strange and peculiar activity. In the 1970s, one local resident set out to dig a little d ... Show More
30m 8s
Aug 2024
THE TAOS HUM: FREQUENCIES OF THE UNKNOWN
<p>In this gripping episode, we dive into one of the most perplexing auditory phenomena of our time: the mysterious hum of Taos. This elusive sound, known to some as the "Taos Hum," has baffled residents and researchers alike for decades. Join us as we explore this eeri ... Show More
7m 44s
