The Observer Effect and the Double Slit Experiment: Ben and Matt vs. Reality

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The Devil's Quarry, with Paul Solotaroff

In the fall of 1995, hunters in rural Carmel, New York discovered the remains of 12-year-old Josette Wright. The discovery set the town and local law enforcement into a frenzy, desperate to close the case even if doing so meant bending the law. In this exclusive interview with Pa ...  Show more

CLASSIC: Ancient Flying Machines

Tales of ancient, advanced technologies have flourished in the last few decades. Is it possible that the stories of flying gods and machines contained in the Vedas — texts written in India over 3000 years ago — are based on real, now lost technological advancements? Join Ben, Mat ...  Show more

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