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The UnBelievable with Dan Aykroyd
Each episode opens up a cabinet of curiosities to reveal the strangest-but-true stories in human history, brought to life through dynamic recreation, compelling graphics, and arresting archival. From Boston’s Great Molasses Flood to a man who survived being struck by lightning not once, not twice, but SEVEN times, these seemingly tall tales all actually happened, and our cast of experts dives into the historical record to tell you how and why.
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Strange PlacesDec 1, 2023 · 42 minShipwrecks, plane crashes, disappearances, and UFO sightings, oh my! This episode explores the Lake Michigan Triangle and many other wild and weird places, including…Episode details →
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Bizarre DeathsDec 8, 2023 · 42 minIn Boston, a 25-foot tidal wave of…Molasses? A dancing plague that kills 100 people? A surgery with a 300% mortality rate? We search the…Episode details →
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Astonishing BodiesDec 15, 2023 · 41 minFrom a headless chicken that lives over one year, to an out-of-this-world "celestial body" where it rains molten glass...We explore the most astonishing bodies…Episode details →
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Weird WeaponsDec 22, 2023 · 42 minDid you ever wonder what it would be like to get attacked by a million bats with tiny bombs strapped to their chests? What…Episode details →
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Outlandish InventionsJan 2, 2024 · 41 minPicture this: a full-body gas mask for babies. How about Smell-o-Vision? Or a robot powered by eating slugs? These are all real inventions, and…Episode details →
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SuperhumansJan 5, 2024 · 41 minA blind man who uses bat-like powers of echolocation to navigate his surroundings? A samurai with reflexes faster than a speeding bullet? A man…Episode details →
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Unusual RitualsJan 12, 2024 · 42 minHuman bones as a "miracle cure" for gout; living mummies buried alive; a truly bizarre Victorian way to lose weight -- with tapeworms; from…Episode details →
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Strange ExperimentsJan 19, 2024 · 42 minMonkey glands for immortality, hypnotized assassins, and a brain-linked cyborg couple. We investigate some of the strangest experiments on record. From two-headed dogs and…Episode details →
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What Lies BeneathFeb 2, 2024Sometimes the strangest things on Earth…are happening just below its surface. From tunnels carved by giant sloths to desperate attempts to stop the dead…Episode details →
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Surviving the ImpossibleFeb 9, 2024 · 42 minImagine free falling 30,000 feet without a parachute, or being buried alive and living to tell the tale. Or... what about getting trapped in…Episode details →
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It Came From AboveNov 15, 2024 · 42 minHave you ever wondered about the most bizarre things that have fallen from the sky? From meteorites to seafood, and even bathtubs, these are…Episode details →
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Sweet RevengeNov 22, 2024 · 42 minI'm sure you've heard of an eye for an eye, but have you heard about some of the sweetest stories of revenge? Like the…Episode details →
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Fantastic BeingsNov 29, 2024 · 42 minHave you heard about the warrior bear who helped the allies win WWII? Or how about the real-life hobbit humans in ancient Indonesia? What…Episode details →
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Unusual PlacesDec 6, 2024 · 42 minImagine a city where the commute requires a zipline, or a town crawling with some strange monkeys and even a spot that holds a…Episode details →
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A Thousand Ways to DieDec 13, 2024 · 42 minDid you know beards can be deadly? Or that a lawnmower once killed a spectator at a football game? What if I told you…Episode details →
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Bizarre InnovationsDec 20, 2024 · 42 minSome of history's most brilliant innovations are also the most bizarre. Like a fully functioning car that hovers in midair, or clothing made out…Episode details →
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Strange GamesDec 27, 2024 · 42 minFrom the unexpectedly gruesome sport of toe wrestling, to a tight competition between the world's ugliest pets, or even the harrowing origins of some…Episode details →
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Unconventional WeaponsJan 3, 2025 · 42 minWe've heard the tales of great wars fought with groundbreaking weaponry, but what about everything else in between? From missiles manned by pigeons, or…Episode details →
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Odd JobsJan 17, 2025 · 42 minThis episode explores the strangest and most ghastly gigs ever. From night soil men cleaning excrement off the streets of Victorian London, professional mourners…Episode details →
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Against All OddsJan 24, 2025 · 42 minSome of the world's most valiant figures overcome the most treacherous, impossible and downright bizarre circumstances. Like a man who survives the apocalypse, or…Episode details →
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Outrageous ExperimentsJan 31, 2025 · 42 minWould you believe that the beginnings of modern endoscopy were really all thanks to one professional sword-swallower? Or that lack of sleep could have…Episode details →
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Extraordinary JourneysApr 4, 2025 · 42 minMany say it's not about the destination, but the journey that gets you there. From a dog's space voyage, to a harrowing story of…Episode details →
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Peculiar PunishmentsApr 11, 2025 · 42 minOne-of-a-kind crimes are often met with one-of-a-kind punishments. Like a pig whose bloody rampage lands itself in the courtroom, or a music enthusiast whose…Episode details →
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Weird DiscoveriesApr 18, 2025 · 42 minHistory is riddled with brilliant, life-changing discoveries... From gold, to lost treasures, to scientific findings. But, some discoveries are anything but ordinary. Like severed…Episode details →
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Unexpected SpectaclesApr 25, 2025 · 42 minImagine a man floating through the sky by dozens of balloons, all attached to a single lawn chair. Or, a circus conducted by a…Episode details →
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Extraordinary TraditionsMay 2, 2025 · 42 minFrom riding massive tree trunks down a treacherous slope, to hosting a barrage of monkeys for an all-you-can-eat buffet, to a food fight of…Episode details →
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Astonishing EscapesMay 9, 2025 · 42 minWe've heard the tales of successful prison breaks, but these aren't your average escapes. From a man who frees himself all thanks to a…Episode details →
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Odd DwellingsMay 16, 2025 · 42 minFrom calling Veteran's Stadium home, to setting up camp in an airport terminal, to turning an unassuming dumpster into a luxurious abode, each of…Episode details →
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Strange AfflictionsMay 23, 2025 · 42 minA trip to the doctor is sure to cure any afflicted individual, but what happens when even the doctors are stunned by what they…Episode details →
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Curious CrimesMay 30, 2025 · 42 minA robber successfully snatching Einstein's brain; a thief who makes out with hundreds of dollars all while dressed as Santa Claus; these are some…Episode details →
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Strange SightingsNov 7, 2025 · 40 minThey say seeing is believing but these sightings will make you question everything. From stone-throwing jungle apes to swarms of sinister clowns stalking the…Episode details →
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Freak AccidentsNov 14, 2025 · 41 minAccidents happen all the time, but every so often, a few defy logic and leave the world stunned.Episode details →
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Shocking MissionsNov 21, 2025 · 41 minHistory is full of legendary missions--but some are so bizarre, they sound like fiction.Episode details →
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Astonishing FeatsNov 28, 2025 · 41 minHistory is full of people pushing the limits, but some are more astonishing than others.Episode details →
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Man vs. NatureDec 5, 2025 · 41 minMother Nature may be breathtaking—but she doesn't always play nice.Episode details →
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Outlandish IdeasDec 12, 2025 · 41 minWhen the world throws a bizarre problem your way… sometimes the solution is even more ridiculous.Episode details →
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Dodging DeathDec 19, 2025 · 40 minA brush with death is terrifying enough—but these stories take survival to the extreme.Episode details →
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Unusual PastimesDec 26, 2025 · 41 minThe stories of history's most unusual pastimes, some fascinating, some dangerous, but each of them completely unbelievable.Episode details →
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Strangest PlacesJan 2, 2026 · 40 minThe world is full of strange and mind-bending places, but some take the cakeEpisode details →
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Wildest WeaponsJan 9, 2026 · 41 minWeapons rank among humanity's most powerful—and wildest—inventions.Episode details →
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Spectacular ConsMar 6, 2026 · 41 minHistory is full of miracle cures, far-fetched products, and astonishing feats, but not all of them are legitimate. A miracle snake oil that cures…Episode details →
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Strange MachinesMar 13, 2026 · 41 minFrom the kitchen to the battlefield, some machines are just too strange to believe. Like an appliance that runs on pup power. Or a…Episode details →
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Unimaginable DisastersMar 20, 2026 · 41 minWhen we think of disasters, we picture hurricanes, earthquakes, or floods. But some catastrophes defy even our wildest expectations.Episode details →
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Out of this WorldApr 3, 2026 · 41 minThis episode dives into the unbelievable stories that challenge what we think we know about our place in the universe.Episode details →
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When Darkness FallsApr 10, 2026 · 41 minWhen the sun sets, strange things come alive. Imagine a full-scale war waged against thousands of invading frogs, an artist who only paints while…Episode details →
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Unlikely HeroesApr 17, 2026 · 41 minThese are the wild, unexpected stories of heroes you’d never see coming.Episode details →
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Odd OriginsApr 24, 2026 · 40 minUncover the wild beginnings behind everyday objects, legendary figures, and even the sayings we use every day.Episode details →
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Most Astonishing CreaturesMay 1, 2026 · 41 minSome of Earth’s most remarkable creatures push the limits of belief — from a headless chicken who toured the nation, to a goat who…Episode details →
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Maddest MindsMay 8, 2026 · 41 minFrom a doctor who swallowed Yellow Fever vomit to prove a theory, to another who stitched together a two-headed dog, history’s boldest experiments reveal…Episode details →
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Most Shocking Dances with DeathMay 15, 2026 · 42 minWhat drives someone to gamble with their own life? From a French tailor who leaps off the Eiffel Tower to a man struck by…Episode details →
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Epic FailsOct 2, 2026 · 42 minA miracle cure with a deadly catch; A romantic gesture explodes in a president's face; A simple home repair spirals wildly out of control;…Episode details →
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Peculiar PlacesOct 9, 2026A bleeding house; a near-boiling river; a desert of unexplained encounters; these are peculiar places on Earth.Episode details →
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Incredible SpectaclesOct 16, 2026From donkey baseball and octopus wrestling to a scientist who swallows uranium, these are the jaw-dropping spectacles that left crowds in awe.Episode details →
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Astonishing BeingsOct 23, 2026 · 41 minFrom a baboon who becomes the most reliable employee at a 19th-century train station, to a Moulin Rouge performer who builds a career on…Episode details →
