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Selects: What was the Philadelphia Experiment?
54:41
Published: Sat Mar 27 2021
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The Philadelphia Experiment is a bad movie from the 1980s, and also the conpiracy theory that refuses to die, despite virtually zero evidence of its occurance. Learn all about this strange non-event in this classic episode. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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In this episode, the hosts cover the urban legend of the Philadelphia Experiment, a supposed naval experiment during WWII that resulted in a ship becoming invisible.
00:00 - 03:21 (03:21)
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In this episode, the hosts cover the urban legend of the Philadelphia Experiment, a supposed naval experiment during WWII that resulted in a ship becoming invisible.
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A movie plot that makes sense but is too short with a co-starring female lead and poor 80s special effects.
03:21 - 05:08 (01:46)
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A movie plot that makes sense but is too short with a co-starring female lead and poor 80s special effects.
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This excerpt recounts the general story of the Philadelphia Experiment, a supposed secret Navy experiment to make a ship invisible that resulted in some of the crew members being caught and allegedly driven insane.
05:08 - 10:00 (04:52)
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This excerpt recounts the general story of the Philadelphia Experiment, a supposed secret Navy experiment to make a ship invisible that resulted in some of the crew members being caught and allegedly driven insane.
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Two friends discuss practical ways to save money and maximize income potential, while also delving into conspiracy theories such as the secret experiment that the Navy claims never happened.
10:01 - 15:44 (05:43)
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Two friends discuss practical ways to save money and maximize income potential, while also delving into conspiracy theories such as the secret experiment that the Navy claims never happened.
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Allende wrote to author Morris Jessup claiming he could prove the unified field theory by describing an experiment that took place in Philadelphia in 1943.
15:44 - 18:41 (02:56)
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Allende wrote to author Morris Jessup claiming he could prove the unified field theory by describing an experiment that took place in Philadelphia in 1943. Allende sent a total of about 50 letters regarding the experiment and its supposed outcomes.
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The annotations of a man named Carlos Allende had fascinated two Navy researchers enough that they took it upon themselves to go find MK Jessup, the author of a book on the Philadelphia experiment, allegedly paying from their own pockets and taking vacation time.
18:41 - 24:02 (05:20)
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The annotations of a man named Carlos Allende had fascinated two Navy researchers enough that they took it upon themselves to go find MK Jessup, the author of a book on the Philadelphia experiment, allegedly paying from their own pockets and taking vacation time.
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The suicide of athlete Dave Eldredge is often used as an example in conspiracy theories involving the government.
24:02 - 28:56 (04:53)
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The suicide of athlete Dave Eldredge is often used as an example in conspiracy theories involving the government. His friends claim that he was deeply depressed and had talked of suicide prior to his death by car exhaust, but his life had not gone on to great things.
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This podcast episode discusses the origins and veracity of the Philadelphia Experiment, a supposed naval experiment that involved making a ship invisible, and how it originated from a hoax.
28:56 - 32:13 (03:17)
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This podcast episode discusses the origins and veracity of the Philadelphia Experiment, a supposed naval experiment that involved making a ship invisible, and how it originated from a hoax. A scientist who investigated the topic called for further information on the subject, which has become a popular urban legend.
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Learn about the process of de-gaussing and its role in disabling magnetic mines in naval warfare, made famous by the supposed "Philadelphia Experiment."
32:13 - 36:02 (03:48)
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Learn about the process of de-gaussing and its role in disabling magnetic mines in naval warfare, made famous by the supposed "Philadelphia Experiment."
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The legend of the Philadelphia Experiment claims that in 1943, the US Navy was experimenting with teleportation technology and accidentally made the USS Eldridge disappear, only to rematerialize minutes later with disastrous side effects on the crew, but there is little evidence to support the story.
36:02 - 39:53 (03:50)
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The legend of the Philadelphia Experiment claims that in 1943, the US Navy was experimenting with teleportation technology and accidentally made the USS Eldridge disappear, only to rematerialize minutes later with disastrous side effects on the crew, but there is little evidence to support the story. However, there might be a kernel of truth behind the myth: some sailors might have overheard experiments to make a ship invisible to the magnetic mines that were a serious risk to vessels during WWII.
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The Philadelphia Experiment, an alleged military experiment in the 1940s, involved a naval destroyer being turned invisible and travelling through time.
39:53 - 44:35 (04:42)
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The Philadelphia Experiment, an alleged military experiment in the 1940s, involved a naval destroyer being turned invisible and travelling through time. Some believe the story while others dismiss it as a hoax or conspiracy theory.
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Declassified documents from 1993 revealed that the US government and military conducted secret experiments on unwitting subjects, both within its ranks and the general public.
44:37 - 48:24 (03:47)
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Declassified documents from 1993 revealed that the US government and military conducted secret experiments on unwitting subjects, both within its ranks and the general public.
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The hosts suggest using an outline instead of a script and advises to experiment until you find a comfortable format that works for you and your audience.
48:24 - 52:45 (04:21)
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The hosts suggest using an outline instead of a script and advises to experiment until you find a comfortable format that works for you and your audience.
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