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  • Lake Cow Bacon: America’s Hippo-Sized Solution to Hunger | 405

    Lake Cow Bacon: America’s Hippo-Sized Solution to Hunger | 405
    2025/01/10
    Did you know America once eyed hippos as a solution to its problems? This week on Hysteria 51 we dive into the bizarre yet true tale of how early 20th-century Louisiana faced a water hyacinth invasion and a looming food shortage—and how importing hippos, lovingly dubbed “lake cows,” was proposed as the answer. Join us as we explore the strange saga of "Lake Cow Bacon," the politicians and eccentric dreamers behind the plan, and why this idea almost became reality. Grab a plate of hypothetical hippo bacon, and let’s get weird with history! Special thanks to this week’s research sources: Videos Exploring 'Lake Cow Bacon': A Unique American Tale | weird history - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q_d2LkczvLY America's Secret Plan to Replace BEEF with HIPPOS - https://youtu.be/ChqkNAeJygM?si=lu4ZzqkrrltaMETh Websites Second Boer War: Wikipedia - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Second_Boer_War The Daily Beast - https://www.thedailybeast.com/lake-bacon-the-story-of-the-man-who-wanted-us-to-eat-mississippi-hippos/ Smithsonian Magazine - https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/how-the-us-almost-became-a-nation-of-hippo-ranchers-180982244/ On Pasture - https://onpasture.com/2016/04/18/u-s-hippo-ranches-and-lake-cow-bacon/ Email us your favorite WEIRD news stories: weird@hysteria51.com Support the Show Get exclusive content & perks as well as an ad and sponsor free experience at https://www.patreon.com/Hysteria51 from just $1 Shop Be the Best Dressed at your Cult Meeting! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/hysteria51?ref_id=9022 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    59 分
  • Blurry Hysteria: Jawbreakers and Nuked Cabinets! | 404

    Blurry Hysteria: Jawbreakers and Nuked Cabinets! | 404
    2025/01/08
    This week, we’re serving up a smorgasbord of strange! First, we sink our teeth into the tale of a woman who took "jawbreaker" a little too literally—because candy shouldn’t come with a side of dental disaster. Then, we go nuclear (literally) with the bizarre practice of detonating file cabinets for "science." It’s an explosive mix of absurdity and hilarity you don’t want to miss! News Stories Mentioned: Jawbreaker: https://www.odditycentral.com/news/woman-breaks-jaw-after-biting-into-jawbreaker-candy.html#google_vignette File Go Boom: https://www.ripleys.com/stories/nuking-file-cabinets Email us your favorite WEIRD news stories: weird@hysteria51.com Support the Show Get exclusive content & perks as well as an ad and sponsor free experience at https://www.patreon.com/Hysteria51 from just $1 Shop Be the Best Dressed at your Cult Meeting! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/hysteria51?ref_id=9022 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    35 分
  • Patents, Peril, and Power: The Price of Unlocking Free Energy | 403

    Patents, Peril, and Power: The Price of Unlocking Free Energy | 403
    2024/12/27
    Zero Point Energy refers to the quantum mechanical contribution to the total kinetic energy of atoms and molecules that remains even at absolute zero temperature. What that means is the universe is filled with energy, so much that the energy in an empty teacup could boil all the oceans on out planet. But how do we access it? That is the big questions. And the other big question is have some inventors cracked the code, and been silenced for their efforts? This week we break down free energy, why the powers that be want it stopped at all costs, and what happens when people not in the elite club of power break the cardinal rule of trying to help out humanity. We cover that and much more this week, like how is Conspiracy Bot involved in all of this, on Hysteria 51. Previous Episodes Stanley Meyer Episode - https://www.hysteria51.com/stanley-meyers-water-fuel-cell-saga-265/ Tesla Episode - https://www.hysteria51.com/nikola-tesla-43/ Special thanks to this week’s research sources: Websites Charles Nelson Pogue Wiki - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charles_Nelson_Pogue Fuel Efficient Vehicles - https://fuel-efficient-vehicles.org/energy-news/?page_id=986 Tesla Wiki - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nikola_Tesla Narkive on Floyd “Sparky” Sweet - https://sci.physics.narkive.com/eBHQeBCG/vacuum-triode-amplifier-floyd-sweet Rex Research - http://www.rexresearch.com/evgray/1gray.htm Rational Wiki - https://rationalwiki.org/wiki/Thomas_Henry_Moray Stanley Wiki - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stanley_Meyer%27s_water_fuel_cell Car Throttle - https://www.carthrottle.com/post/bqj4x9l/ Laws of thermodynamics - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Laws_of_thermodynamics Aardvark Daily - https://www.aardvark.co.nz/stanley_meyer.shtml Politifact - https://www.politifact.com/factchecks/2021/jun/03/facebook-posts/no-stanley-meyer-was-not-assassinated-pentagon/ Top Alternative Energy Sources - http://www.top-alternative-energy-sources.com/stanley-meyer.html TCCT - https://tcct.com/news/2020/11/the-mysterious-death-of-stanley-meyer-and-his-water-powered-car/ Meyer Patent - https://worldwide.espacenet.com/publicationDetails/claims?CC=US&NR=4936961&KC=&FT=E Email us your favorite WEIRD news stories: weird@hysteria51.com Support the Show Get exclusive content & perks as well as an ad and sponsor free experience at https://www.patreon.com/Hysteria51 from just $1 Shop Be the Best Dressed at your Cult Meeting! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/hysteria51?ref_id=9022 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 時間 7 分
  • Blurry Hysteria: Sarcophagi and Spy Games | 402

    Blurry Hysteria: Sarcophagi and Spy Games | 402
    2024/12/25
    This week, the Blurry Hysteria boys dive into bizarre tales from across the globe! First, a British Christmas card turns into a recruitment device for little government spies. Then, we head to Bulgaria, where a beach bar decided that a Roman sarcophagus made the perfect cocktail table. History buffs and ghost hunters, unite! Tune in for laughs, head-scratches, and plenty of conspiracy theories this week on Blurry Hysteria. News Stories Mentioned: Xmas Spies: https://www.huffpost.com/entry/bc-eu-britain-spy-puzzle_n_6759be5fe4b0518821f1eaf3 Booze Coffin: https://historianandrew.medium.com/bulgarian-beach-bar-discovered-using-ancient-roman-sarcophagus-as-a-table-c38fa202290d Email us your favorite WEIRD news stories: weird@hysteria51.com Support the Show Get exclusive content & perks as well as an ad and sponsor free experience at https://www.patreon.com/Hysteria51 from just $1 Shop Be the Best Dressed at your Cult Meeting! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/hysteria51?ref_id=9022 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    29 分
  • Blurry Hysteria: Headless Hairballs and Record-Breaking Absurdity | 401

    Blurry Hysteria: Headless Hairballs and Record-Breaking Absurdity | 401
    2024/12/20
    This week on Blurry Hysteria, we’re diving into the bizarre and hilarious with two unforgettable stories. First, the mosh pit diaper—a sold-out sensation designed for concertgoers who refuse to miss a beat for a bathroom break. Yes, diapers in mosh pits are now a thing. Then, we’re taking a whirlwind tour of the oddest Guinness World Records of 2024, showcasing humanity’s strangest achievements, from balancing spaghetti on a toothbrush to eyebrow-length extravaganzas. Get ready for laughs, disbelief, and all the weird news you love—no bathroom breaks required! News Stories Mentioned: Mosh Scat: https://news.sky.com/story/mosh-pit-diaper-designed-to-avoid-lines-at-loos-sells-out-13275899?fbclid=IwY2xjawHRrhxleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHXfRrPmHPTNfcKSc8F2baiktjX34_7RWP9wM0yI-bBPlxJF1I_tvdNUB4w_aem_f25wNcFT3_gjAWsruBY6iw Guinness Time: https://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2024/12/17/oddest-Guinness-World-Records-of-2024/3221734390473/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR1K0R7dDMH96hsPZnqtrZOeuaQmlTN4Ob6a_WeI7iXXKHsbCKY4bbAEriY_aem_klMSuDbUXv6iEGPfUxB1gA Email us your favorite WEIRD news stories: weird@hysteria51.com Support the Show Get exclusive content & perks as well as an ad and sponsor free experience at https://www.patreon.com/Hysteria51 from just $1 Shop Be the Best Dressed at your Cult Meeting! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/hysteria51?ref_id=9022 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    34 分
  • Blurry Hysteria: Spy Whales and Swedish Kid Killers | 400

    Blurry Hysteria: Spy Whales and Swedish Kid Killers | 400
    2024/12/18
    This week on Blurry Hysteria, we’re swimming into the deep end of weird news! First, we bid farewell to Hvaldimir, the alleged Russian spy beluga whale who captured hearts—and maybe secrets—around the world. Was he a lovable marine mammal or Cold War collateral? Then, things get even darker in Sweden, where kids under 15 are exploiting a legal loophole to work as assassins. Yep, the kiddie table just got deadly. Buckle up for a wild ride of aquatic espionage and pint-sized hitmen on H51! News Stories Mentioned: Spy Whale Death: https://www.npr.org/2024/09/03/nx-s1-5098968/hvaldimir-russian-spy-beluga-whale-dead Kiddy Crime: https://notthebee.com/article/children-in-sweden-working-as-assassins-because-kids-under-15-cannot-be-arrested-detained-or-prosecuted-for-anything Email us your favorite WEIRD news stories: weird@hysteria51.com Support the Show Get exclusive content & perks as well as an ad and sponsor free experience at https://www.patreon.com/Hysteria51 from just $1 Shop Be the Best Dressed at your Cult Meeting! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/hysteria51?ref_id=9022 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    43 分
  • Skyjacker Redux: New Clues in the D.B. Cooper Case | 399

    Skyjacker Redux: New Clues in the D.B. Cooper Case | 399
    2024/12/13
    Just when you thought the legend of D.B. Cooper couldn’t get any wilder, a new video emerges to reignite the flames of mystery and intrigue! Join the Hysteria 51 crew as they parachute back into one of history’s most baffling heists. Did this anonymous daredevil really vanish into thin air? Could the latest revelations finally crack the case? Or is this another layer of misdirection in the legend of America’s favorite outlaw? From suspects and money trails to conspiracy theories that will make you question everything, we’re diving into the newest twist in the D.B. Cooper saga. Put on your clip-on tie, grab a briefcase of cash, and don’t miss this high-flying episode! Email us your favorite WEIRD news stories: weird@hysteria51.com Support the Show Get exclusive content & perks as well as an ad and sponsor free experience at https://www.patreon.com/Hysteria51 from just $1 Shop Be the Best Dressed at your Cult Meeting! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/hysteria51?ref_id=9022 Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    46 分
  • Blurry Hysteria: Exploding Implants and Deep-Sea Prophecies | 398

    Blurry Hysteria: Exploding Implants and Deep-Sea Prophecies | 398
    2024/12/11
    This week on Blurry Hysteria, we’re diving deep into some stories that are equal parts bizarre and unsettling. First, a woman’s abdominal implant unexpectedly erupts from her leg (yes, you read that right), sparking calls for FDA reforms. What went wrong, and how can Conspiracy Bot profit from it? Then, we surface an oarfish in California, a creature steeped in Japanese folklore as an omen of disaster. Is it just a fish out of water, or does it spell doom? Tune in for the weirdest tales this side of reality! News Stories Mentioned: Ouch: https://arstechnica.com/health/2024/11/womans-abdominal-implant-erupts-from-her-leg-experts-call-for-fda-reforms/ DEEP sea fishing: https://www.npr.org/2024/11/19/nx-s1-5196630/oarfish-california-japan-folklore Email us your favorite WEIRD news stories: weird@hysteria51.com Support the Show Get exclusive content & perks as well as an ad and sponsor free experience at https://www.patreon.com/Hysteria51 from just $1 Shop Be the Best Dressed at your Cult Meeting! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/hysteria51?ref_id=9022 Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    43 分