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Ten hikers started summiting Kholat Syakhl, but only one survived. The death of the nine people is shrouded in mystery and is yet to be solved.

The recent discovery of the uncorrupted body of Sister Wilhelmina Lancaster led us here at On The Potcast to learn more about what it takes to become a saint. And we bet you didn't know about this one! 

A deviant 6-year-old turned criminal mastermind stole $70 million worth of priceless art from the Paris Museum of Modern Art. Here is the story of Vjeran Tomic.

Remember when Dr. Evil from Austin Powers wanted sharks with laser beams attached to their heads? Well, the U.S. military now uses missiles with blades attached to them. Coincidence? I think not.

Following up on an episode we promised, here it is: The Museum of Broken Relationships. Wander through memory lane of people's failed relationships, and discover some shocking items. 

Scientists have discovered new mysterious cosmic threads near the Milky Way's black hole. And that's about as far as we understand about this episode. Tune in and try to understand deep space with us! 

In 1961 Barney and Betty Hill were driving to their home in New Hampshire from Niagara Falls. They claim to have been abducted by a UFO on this trip home. This was one of the very first documented cases of alien abduction. 

Former U.S. Intelligence official David Grusch has recently confirmed that the U.S. has "retrieved intact and partially intact craft of non-human origin," (The Debrief). 

Weeds: the bane of Liz's existence. But also a helpful plant! Learn all about weeds in today's episode. 

A new study from the University of Georgia is predicting a rise in life expectancy to 150 years old. Would you like to live that long? Liz would not. Learn more in today's episode! 

A shove that was heard around the world. On November 19, 2004, Ben Wallace of the Detroit Pistons started "the most infamous brawl in NBA history." Today's episode is all about Malice at the Palace. 

Is it going to be a hot summer? What is the best day to spend outside? Will there be a lot of snow in six months? These are all questions that the Farmers' Almanac can answer! 

Heidi Fleiss has had an incredible life that began with being a Madame in Hollywood. She has also owned a laundromat, collected Macaws, and managed a regional airport. Learn more about the Hollywood Madame on today's episode. 

The day rock and roll music (almost) died at Red Rocks Amphitheater, June 10, 1971. A rowdy crowd is there to see Jethro Tull and things get out of hand. 

What do the Delorean, a Bic Pen, and Oreos have in common? Find out on today's episode about acknowledging our failures and moving forward from them.

A major earthquake in San Francisco on the morning of April 18th, 1906 caused extensive damage across the city but it was the fires that were caused by the earthquake that did the most destruction. 

Kitum Cave is located in Mount Elgon National Park in Kenya, sounds ordinary right? Until multiple people got mysteriously sick from visiting this cave. 

What do a bottle of maple syrup, a floppy disk, and the sound of a camera shutter all have in common? Find out on today's episode! 

If you like slow songs, we've got the song for you! As Slow As Possible composed by John Cage is a song that has lasted as quickly as 20 minutes and is also currently being played in a performance that will end in the year 2640. 

Since 2016, U.S. Intelligence officials have been struck quickly with a mysterious illness called Havana Syndrome. The U.S. government has just come out with an explanation of what it's not... but no one still knows what's causing it. 

Born in 1869 in Ireland, Mary Mallon was about to become a hugely influential person to the science industry. You may know her as Typhoid Mary. 

Happy Belated Birthday Yellowstone National Park! In honor of this occasion, we wanted to tell you some fun facts about the National Parks. 

The Olympics were held outside of Europe for the first time ever. St. Loius was the proud host of the 1904 Olympics... but with a few hiccups along the way. 

Happy almost Valentine's Day! Whether you're in it for the chocolate and candy, or the love, take a listen to this week's episode all about how this holiday started. 

Happy Black History Month! Today we're excited to tell you about the life of Hercules Posey, who was the cook for President George Washington and helped shape the country's food as we know it.