Episode · Stuff They Don't Want You To Know · 2026-10-19

Books mentioned on Strange News: Russian Plague, New Dinosaurs, Bank of America and More

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As Ben, Matt, and Noel return from the high seas, they learn that a new plague may have broken out in Russia. Whistlebowers allege the CIA is searching genetic mapping companies for 'evidence of alien/human hybrid DNA'.

Ben Bowlin discussed Mysteries of the unknown by Time-Life Books.

Books mentioned, in the order they came up

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   Mysteries of the unknown

   Time-Life Books · at 22:52

   Mysteries of the Unknown by Time-Life Books is a popular nostalgic book series exploring paranormal phenomena, cryptozoology, ancient mysteries, and unexplained historical anomalies.

   Discussed

   “Do you guys remember Mysteries of the Unknown, the time-life books? Yes, of course. I do. That was not in my upbringing. Yeah. Oh, my gosh. No, I don't remember those.”

   Ben Bowlin Strange News: Russian Plague, New Dinosaurs, Bank of America and More 2026-10-19 ▶ Play 22:52

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