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LIFE AFTER DEATH: A Skeptical Inquiry

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What happens to us in that time between Life and Death? Clips from popular Hollywood movies dealing with the subject serve as our launching pad into the topic of the afterlife. Stylized, state of the art visualizations of these eyewitness stories are supported by first hand experience with the phenomenon. A historical look back at the topic profiles famous men and women who have shared these life-changing experiences give our topic a personal perspective. Expert scientific testimony, both pro and con, is used to support AND debunk the stories, and [...]
MOSTLY TRUE STORIES: Urban Legends Revealed

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Every generation spawns its own classic urban legends and folk myths. Dramatic recreations are combined with investigations into the veracity of stories including “The Slasher Under The Car”, “The Spider In The Hair”, “The Dormitory Surprise”, “The Kidney Heist”, and so many more. Travel back in time to the source and circumstances that make these stories so compelling. Hosted by Natasha Henstridge. Premiered on TLC, USA; aired on Discovery Channel Asia.
CROP CIRCLES: Mysteries in the Field

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For the last 300 years unusual shapes have appeared in growing farm crops around the globe and range from only few meters to half a mile in size. Why are they appearing, and who or what is making them? CROP CIRCLES examines this unusual phenomenon that has drawn hundreds of researchers and thousands of spectators to decipher the meaning and attempt to understand their makers. While many believe that crop circles are man-made, there are scientists who have discovered inexplicable physical and molecular anomalies within the circles. Using the scientific [...]
SASQUATCH: Legend Meets Science

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Examine the legend of a North American Ape species known as Sasquatch, pitting physical evidence against forensics, anatomy, behavioral science and more, and employing the most sophisticated scientific methods available. Premiered on Discovery Channel, USA.
NOSTRADAMUS: A Skeptical Inquiry

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Many think that a 16th century Frenchman named Nostradamus could see into the future. This special examines this intriguing historical figure in a new light, using expert interviews, dramatic footage and painstakingly researched recreations to settle many of the open questions that have dogged scholars for over 400 years. This mysterious “seer” wrote short poems, called quatrains, which are credited with prophesizing the bleakest aspects of history – from the rise of Adolph Hitler to the fall of the World Trade Center. New technology is used to decode these cryptic [...]
INSIDE THE BERMUDA TRIANGLE

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Explore the mystery of the Bermuda Triangle. Personal accounts, detailed history, scientific explanations and examination of myths bring viewers further into the Bermuda Triangle than anyone has ever gone before. Hear from the few who have survived the bizarre happenings in this mysterious place, and learn about the lives and the last moments of those that have passed into what many believe to be another dimension. Join in the journey to find the answers behind one of the greatest mysteries of our earth. Premiered on Discovery Channel, USA.
SECRET SHIP TO DESTINATION EARTH

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Everyone has heard stories of encounters with aliens, and unless you’ve witnessed it yourself, they are easy to pawn off as crazy… But what happens when the police corroborate eyewitness accounts, and when reputable officials speak of being caught in the presence of these visitors from other worlds? SECRET SHIP TO DESTINATION EARTH shares these real accounts with viewers around the world. Premiered on Discovery Channel, USA.
RETURN TO AREA 51

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The US government site named Area 51 is one of the most secretive hi-tech military bases in the world. Explore newly released information that indicates the Air Force not only tested planes at Area 51, but that the Nevada site is also the final resting place for many failed experimental planes. Hear from the people who worked there as well as researchers who track aviation history, who all recount their experiences with secret government projects at the compound. Premiered on Discovery Channel, USA.
JOURNAL OF THE UNKNOWN

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Delve into the mysterious worlds of Astrology, Superstition and Psychics in three dynamic hours guaranteed to astonish and entertain!
BEYOND BIZARRE

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Enter the realm of the strange and unusual and take a mind-blowing journey beyond your wildest imagination into the universe of the Bizarre! From spontaneous human combustion to anti-aging machines, this extreme reality program traverses every corner of the world in search of outrageous events, unexplained phenomena, macabre people and weird places. Premiered on Discovery Channel, USA.