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UnXplained volume 9
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Could a cache of fantastic riches have been buried centuries ago on a tiny island in the North Atlantic' And if such a treasure exists, who buried it' For more than 200 years, treasure hunters have been coming to Oak Island.
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UnXplained volume 8
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Every year, thousands of people report looking up at the sky and witnessing unidentified flying objects. Is it possible that extraterrestrial spacecraft are repeatedly visiting Earth at so-called "UFO Hot Spots?"
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UnXplained volume 2
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For centuries, archaeologists have tried to unravel the mysteries of how - and why - certain incredible structures like the Great Pyramid at Giza, the staircase at Loretto Chapel, and Coral Castle were built. Will we ever find the answers?
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UnXplained volume 1
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For centuries archaeologists and explorers have been obsessed with locating ancient cities lost to time. Some of these places are recorded in historical texts, while others are part of oral traditions and folklore.
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UnXplained volume 4
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The world is full of stunning displays of natural phenomena that are so spectacular and, at times, so strange they defy conventional wisdom. Can science explain Earth's mysteries? Or does human knowledge of the Earth only scratch the surface?
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UnXplained volume 3
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Today, many people are still afraid of walking into a cursed place or touching a reportedly-cursed object. But if curses are real then what brings them into existence? And how are they triggered?
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UnXplained volume 10
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Throughout history and across the globe, there have been many sacred relics believed to be imbued with mystical powers. Is it possible that these ordinary items, like a tooth, or a soldier's spear, can have the ability to perform miracles?
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UnXplained volume 5
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Throughout history, many have claimed to be able to see into the future. These mystics, prophets, and clairvoyants received visions of events that changed the course of history. But what did their prophecies reveal?
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UnXplained volume 4
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Many mysteries of planet Earth are far from understood. How was Devil's Tower formed? Or why do some people get struck by lightning multiple times?
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UnXplained volume 1
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Deadly forests. Haunted houses. Mountains where visitors never return alive. Are there such things as "evil places"? Places where bad things seem to repeatedly -- and inexplicably -- happen?
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UnXplained volume 5
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Ancient practices such as prayer, blood sports, voodoo, and exorcism are often thought to be relics of bygone superstition - but there is evidence they have an impact on the physical world.
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UnXplained volume 2
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Graves, tombs, cremations are all considered respectful ways to provide the deceased with a final resting place. But is it possible that some of these practices can preserve the soul for eternity? Or even bring the dead back to life?
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UnXplained volume 9
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Throughout the world, there are ancient structures that defy explanation because even with today's technology they would be nearly impossible to duplicate. How were ancient civilizations able to build such extraordinary structures?
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UnXplained volume 7
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Even after centuries of study, the human mind remains as inscrutable as ever. Could the quintessential human machine, the brain, be even more powerful than we realize?
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UnXplained volume 6
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Perhaps the greatest unexplained mystery of all is: what happens to us after we die? Perhaps clues to the answer lie in unusual cases of near-death experience, reincarnation, and how memories can be passed from organ donors to transplant recipients.
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UnXplained volume 7
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Throughout human history, diverse cultures have all used sacred rituals to express their spiritual beliefs. And while some ceremonial practices may appear strange, there are many rituals that are thought to unlock incredible powers.
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UnXplained volume 3
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Millions of people around the world claim to have had an encounter with a creature unlike any recognized by mainstream science - such as the Mothman, Chupacabra, and Mongolian Death Worm. Could these incredible creatures be real?
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UnXplained volume 8
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How do some people live through the impossible? Whether it's plane crashes, bearing freezing temperatures, or performing superhuman feats while in danger? Remarkable tales of human survival force us to reconsider what we know about our own will to live.
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UnXplained volume 6
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Throughout the world, there have been countless sightings of bizarre creatures that, based on eyewitness accounts, can only be described as monsters.
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