Side Stories: Revenge of the Drones
Last Podcast On The Left
Deep Dive
Why are drones causing panic and confusion in the eastern seaboard?
Drones have been spotted in large numbers, with some flying dangerously close to airports, leading to mass sightings and confusion. The government claims most are human-operated, but the lack of clear explanations has fueled panic and speculation.
What are the key concerns about the mystery drones?
The drones are large, have limited flight times, and are equipped with lights that resemble aircraft, making them hard to identify. Some crashes have occurred, and the FAA and government have been vague about their origin, leading to fears of alien or foreign intelligence involvement.
Why did the Wisconsin kayaker fake his own death?
The kayaker, Ryan Borgwart, faked his death to escape his family and pursue an online relationship in Uzbekistan. He meticulously planned his disappearance, including sinking his kayak and biking 70 miles to catch a bus to Canada.
What challenges did the kayaker face during his escape?
He had to walk through waist-deep mud, cover his tracks, and bike all night to reach Madison, where he caught a bus to Toronto. He also had to talk his way through customs without a passport or ID.
How did the Austrian couple exploit the pension system?
The couple divorced and remarried 12 times over 43 years to collect €27,000 in severance pay every three years. They never moved out of their shared home, cooking and sleeping together while exploiting a loophole in Austria's pension system.
What happened to the 2-year-old girl trapped in a septic tank?
The girl fell into a septic tank at a daycare in Texas and was trapped for about an hour before being rescued. The daycare failed to notice her absence and only found her after her father received a notification that she had been checked out of class.
Why were villagers in Thailand hesitant to help a man stuck in a well?
The villagers believed the man's cries for help were from a ghost, as they thought no human could be trapped in the well. This fear prevented them from investigating or offering assistance for three days.
What is Diddy Tag, and why did it cause concern at an elementary school?
Diddy Tag is a variation of tag where children must hump the tagger to get untagged. The game led to an impromptu school assembly to ban all references to P. Diddy due to the inappropriate nature of the game.
What did the listener witness in southern Indiana?
The listener saw a cigar-shaped object with four lights hovering above trees. The object changed from a horizontal to a vertical position without making any noise, then moved forward along the tree line before disappearing.
- Mass sightings of unexplained drones near Air Force bases and densely populated areas.
- Debate on whether drones are human-flown or of unknown origin.
- Analysis of drone capabilities and flight times.
- Examination of potential explanations, including military exercises and experimental drones.
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