It’s distracting at best, and destructive at worst — but what actually causes the Hum? Some say it’s produced by active natural gas lines. Others point to military planes sending low-frequency transmissions. And a few suggest it’s a government attempt at mind control.
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Missing Heiress: The Disappearance of Juanita Nielsen
On July 4th, 1975, journalist and Sydney heiress Juanita Nielsen disappeared. Most assumed she was the victim of foul play. After all, for years she’d been fighting a land developer determined to turn her charming, low-income neighborhood into a bunch of high-rises. She was last ... Show More
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Sep 2
Chuck Barris: Game Show Host and CIA Assassin?
Chuck Barris created game show classics like The Dating Game and The Gong Show. However, his memoir claims his prolific career was all a cover for his classified missions as a CIA assassin. The agency says his claim is 100% false, but as Barris notes, "Have you ever heard the CIA ... Show More
51m 42s
Sep 2023
CLASSIC: What is the Windsor hum?
For years residents of Windsor, Ontario have been haunted by a strange, disruptive noise. Sometimes compared to a truck idling or distant thunder, numerous residents say the noise has damaged people’s health and quality of life, But what exactly is the Windsor hum? Join the guys ... Show More
48m 33s
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
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
