The podcast for gamers and game enthusiasts. News and updates on games and other random nonsense!
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Crazy Smart Asia lifts the lid on the unexpected stories behind some of Asia’s boldest disruptors. Every week we talk with a young leader about the crazy-smart approaches they’re taking to achieve success and tackle some of the biggest issues facing Asia today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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What’s the deeper story behind that weird headline you forwarded to your friends or shared at the watercooler? We ask questions to gain grounded insight into the stranger news of the week.
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A do-it-yourself podcast out of Binghamton, New York, Thumbstick Athletes approaches video games from the perspective of consumers, not journalists. Host Dan is joined by his brothers, Corey and Will, and lifetime friend, Eric. Together, they navigate the world of games, the gamers, the makers and the culture surrounding them, including all-nighters and playing hooky. Join the Athletes weekly for spirited conversation piped across the world, all from the comfort of Dan's basement.
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Woman Divorces Herself and A Malaysian Otter Mob!
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Life as a space nutritionist and humanitarian, according to Kristine Jane Atienza
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“You need to be clear-headed during a mission, both as a humanitarian and in space,” says Kristine Jane Atienza. In conversation with Gen.T’s Chong Seow Wei on the Crazy Smart Asia podcast, the Filipina shares how she balances being a space nutritionist with her work in public health, what it’s like training for a mission to Mars and why crumbs are…
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For our second anniversary, we’re looking back at one of our first episodes!ORIGINAL DESCRIPTION:It’s not hard to find gruesome, macabre images or videos – they’re on TV, in horror movies and online. But what if you wanted to see them in person? Through a series of donations and transactions, the body of a 98-year-old World War II veteran from Loui…
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How to create viral social content, with TikTok’s “Lumpia Queen” Abi Marquez
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“I don’t think you can ever guarantee that your video will go viral, but you can definitely control the factors to increase the chances,” says food content creator Abi Marquez, who has millions of followers on social media. In conversation with Gen.T’s Chong Seow Wei on the Crazy Smart Asia podcast, the Filipina shares more tips on creating viral c…
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Offbites: When otters attack, too many people in space, and athletic pets
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On this episode of Offbites, Lauren and Chris discuss the otters who attacked a woman out for a jog, ask how many people is too many people in space, and the dog capturing people's hearts on a beach in Brazil.By Audacy
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'Vampire bacteria' with a thirst for human blood might be lurking in your body
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Vampires are spooky, bacteria can be scary… and when you put them together? Things get a bit spooky-scary. New research published earlier this year reveal that some bacteria actually act like vampires. That is, they thirst for human blood and will feed on it when the chance arrives. Dr. Arden Baylink of Washington State University, the lead author …
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Offbites: Brat summer or decapitated whale summer?
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Lauren and Chris are finally back with another episode of Offbites. This week, they discuss their Brat summers, the most unattractive qualities in the opposite sex, and say goodbye to a fast food sandwich staple.By Audacy
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Vintage Offbeat: An ancient sea creature named after the president
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For our second anniversary this summer, we’re looking back at one of our first episodes! ORIGINAL DESCRIPTION: Remember the fun of naming your pet? Now, imagine taking on the task of naming an entire species. Earlier this year, Dr. Christopher Whalen of Yale University got that chance. This week on Something Offbeat, we talk to Whalen about his dis…
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Pinot Naur? What the dino-killing asteroid has to do with your favorite wine
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According to a study released this summer, the asteroid that wiped out the dinosaurs 66 million years ago likely helped grapes flourish in the Western Hemisphere. While there may not be a direct correlation between dinosaurs and grapes, Monica Carvalho, the assistant curator at the Museum of Paleontology at the University of Michigan and co-author …
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Episode 50 Run of show Chinese monkey game and Borderlands? More like boderlames Socials Insta @gamer.athletes Twitter @gamerathletesPC YouTube @gamerathletespodcast Discord server @gamer athletes 5 star reviews Socials Insta @gamer.athletes Twitter @gamerathletesPC YouTube @gamerathletespodcast Discord server @gamer athletes #gaming #videogames #g…
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Bringing healthcare to half of the world without it, with reach52’s Edward Booty
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“So few people are trying to build markets for essential health products,” says Edward Booty, the founder and CEO of reach52, on the Crazy Smart Asia podcast. In conversation with Gen.T’s Chong Seow Wei, Booty shares how we can transform the global healthcare system to boost access, why he doesn’t believe in generic startup advice, and the terrifyi…
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Why esports belong in the Olympics, with former pro gamer Tiffani Lim
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“Every esports game might have a million-dollar price tag,” says Tiffani Lim on the Crazy Smart Asia podcast. In conversation with Gen.T’s Chong Seow Wei, Lim shares her journey from pro gamer to team manager and athletes committee chair at the International Esports Federation, navigating family estrangements as a result of her career choice, advoc…
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Why Elvis' blue suede shoes still fetch $150K decades after his death
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This Friday marks the 47th anniversary of Elvis Presley’s death at age 42, which means that it is Elvis Week, a weeklong celebration of the late King of Rock and Roll at his Graceland estate in Memphis, Tenn. Presley may have left Earth decades ago, but he’s still a household name and an enduring American icon. More than that, Audacy reported earli…
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We love spicy food here at “Something Offbeat”. Sometimes, when the heat is intense, things can get scary. In one case, a spicy chip social media challenge has even been linked to the death of a teen. This week, we talked with Dr. Paul Terry, a professor of epidemiology at the University of Tennessee Graduate School of Medicine. He helped us explor…
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Olympic athlete Loh Kean Yew on his climb to the top
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“I’m just another human when I don’t play badminton,” says Penang-born Singapore-based badminton champion Loh Kean Yew on the Crazy Smart Asia podcast. In conversation with Gen.T’s Chong Seow Wei, the 27-year-old Olympian shares how he balanced training and education at the Singapore Sports School, persevered through injuries and setbacks to make t…
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One thing Millennials aren't ruining? Sainthood. Meet the 'gamer saint'
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The Catholic church decided earlier this summer it would canonize the first Millennial saint. Carlos Acutis, an Italian teenager who died in 2006, was credited with a second miracle in May by Pope Francis. To learn more about the canonization process, the novelty of such a young saint, and saints from the United States, Something Offbeat welcomed D…
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Fighting fear and finding peace, with former UFC fighter Ramona Pascual
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“Go where the opportunity is, even if it scares you,” says Ramona Pascual, who was Hong Kong’s first and only female UFC fighter, on the Crazy Smart Asia podcast. In conversation with Tatler Gen.T’s Chong Seow Wei, she shares what it takes to fight in the UFC, why you should never underestimate a good night’s sleep and dealing with life-changing cu…
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Unleashing the relentless force of aunties, with AI artist Niceaunties
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“Do whatever the hell you want. That, to me, is really being an auntie,” shares architect turned AI artist, Niceaunties, on the Crazy Smart Asia podcast. In conversation with Tatler Gen.T’s Chong Seow Wei, Niceaunties shares why she was compelled to create an AI art world celebrating and interrogating everything auntie, the creative potential of hu…
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Would you let Elon Musk put a chip in your brain?
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Elon Musk’s project Neuralink has been bringing a concept that seems out of science fiction, brain implants that allow users to control tech, into reality. So far, the company has implanted the device into a subject with quadriplegia. While he was able to do things like play online chess, he then lost some of the ability when parts of the device sl…
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Creating MoMA-worthy art, with artist Huiyi Lin of Chow and Lin
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“It starts with a question. It starts with curiosity,” says Huiyi Lin, one half of the artistic duo Chow and Lin, on Crazy Smart Asia. In conversation with Gen.T's Chong Seow Wei, the economist turned MoMa-celebrated artist shares insights on how to create a legacy, how growing up both rich and poor shaped her outlook and why she’s a stickler for f…
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Can you tell the difference between your favorite celebrity and an AI version of their voice?
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From a voice assistant that sounds just like Scarlett Johansson to political deep fakes to a computer-generated sports broadcaster, AI is beginning to make some of its most public-facing moves yet in the media industry. To discuss what the future holds for artificial intelligence in sports, news, and entertainment, Dr. David Gunkel, a professor of …
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Offbites: Pricey presidential sneakers, unhealthy fast food, and video game fights
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On this week's episode of Offbites, Lauren and Chris discuss knockoff Donald Trump sneakers, the 10 most unhealthy fast food items at America's five favorite spots, and a video game argument that wound up with an in-person fight.By Audacy
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Why an iPhone update caused camera roll panic
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When Apple released iOS 17.5 in May, some users found previously deleted files popping up on their devices, including old photos. Apple released a fix -- iOS 17.5.1 -- just days later, but it raised the question of where those deleted files came from. Victoria Song, senior reviewer of wearable and fitness tech for The Verge, joined host Mike Rogers…
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The Kyle Meet Up And The Marines Wife!
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In the Colonial Room of the Drake Hotel in Oak Brook, Illinois, near Chicago, there’s a soup – not just any soup. Its price alone sets it apart. It costs around $1,900 to take part in the Bookbinder Soup experience. On this episode of “Something Offbeat” we have a reservation with Chef Colleen Garcia, director of curriculum and content development …
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Put down that toast! Avocados could soon be endangered
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Avocados have become a beloved part of the U.S. diet. So much so that we’ll even shell out extra money for a scoop of guacamole at Chipotle amid high inflation. This week, the “Something Offbeat” podcast explores how something that we take for granted at the grocery store may become endangered by 2050. Tierra Curry, an endangered species codirector…
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Getting under your skin: What's really in tattoo ink?
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About 90% of tattoo inks in the United States contain ingredients not listed on their labels, according to a study published this spring in the journal Analytical Chemistry. So how can consumers know what is safe to put into their skin? To find out, Mike Rogers visited with Dillon Forte, a tattoo artist based in the Austin, Texas area, about how to…
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Meet Hollywood’s newest star — the smiling bear
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It seems like everyone in Hollywood is ready for their close up, even wild animals. For example, a smiling bear that was recently photographed near Pasadena, Calif. According to the Los Angeles Times, wildlife photographer Johanna Turner captured the rare black bear image with a trail cam in late April. Nature and urban life seem to be crossing pat…
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Offbites: Purse candy, too many Kyles, and gas fees for electric vehicles
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On this week's episode of Offbites, Chris and Lauren discuss a fast food restaurant's newest dessert, which name could set a world record in a specific country, and why anyone would dive into the water with a killer whale.By Audacy
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10 years later, could the Malaysia Airlines flight 370 disappearance be solved?
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A decade ago, a plane carrying 239 people vanished over the Indian Ocean. Since then, the mystery has stumped experts and left the loved ones of those aboard without closure. However, some researchers believe that searching in the right area will reveal the remnants of Malaysia Airlines flight 370. One of them is Vincent Lyne, and he recently joine…
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How internet sleuths discovered a mystery song was from an adult film
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For years, a 17-second song clip was floating around the internet, puzzling music fans. People loved it, but they had no idea where it was from. This year, they finally found out. Laura Holliday, a writer who specializes in internet culture, joined host Mike Rogers on the “Something Offbeat” podcast to talk about the mystery and how it was finally …
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Offbites: An alligator wrangler, a serial pooper, and horses loose on the London streets
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On this week's Offbites, Lauren and Chris discuss a Florida man who wrangled an alligator near a busy shopping strip, a person regularly using the bathroom at a Michigan cemetery, and how several horses got loose on the streets of London.By Audacy
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Cicada-mania: Why we're excited about weird bugs crawling out of the ground
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It’s cicada-mania! For the first time in more than two centuries, two broods of North American cicadas will emerge from the Earth at the same time. One hasn’t been up in 13 years and the other has been underground for 17 years, and they are both different from the typical cicadas we hear every summer. “Something Offbeat” host Mike Rogers caught up …
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The queen of the pivot: being a Green Rebel with plant-based food entrepreneur Helga Angelina Tjahjadi
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“People were shocked when I told them that there was a time during Covid, before we founded Green Rebel, where we had a cash reserve that could last us only a week,” says Green Rebel and Burgreens co-founder and CEO Helga Angelina Tjahjadi, on Crazy Smart Asia. In conversation with Gen.T’s Chong Seow Wei, the double plant-based business entrepreneu…
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Gamer Athletes Podcast Ep. 46 This week Dan and Chris go over the news of the last few weeks, and the hype for 2024 games, and tech! Leave your thoughts and comments below. Like subscribe and follow, and as always thanks for your support Instgram: https://www.instagram.com/gamer.athletes/# Twittwe/X: @GamerathletesPC Podcast Links: https://t.co/eBH…
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How to balance business and family, with Nepalese billionaires Binod and Nirvana Chaudhary
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"The first generation builds the family business, second generation consolidates it, third one destroys it,” says Nepalese business mogul and philanthropist Binod Chaudhary on Crazy Smart Asia. With his son and successor Nirvana, he spoke to Tatler Asia president Tamara Lamunière about navigating relationships as a business family, how to have thos…
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Two weeks ago, much of the country stopped for a few minutes in the middle of the day to watch at least a partial solar eclipse. And in the path of totality, researchers were keeping an eye on animals to see how four minutes of darkness changed their behaviors. This week on Something Offbeat, Dr. Adam Hartstone-Rose, a professor of biological scien…
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Taking K-beauty to the world, with Soko Glam and Then I Met You’s Charlotte Cho
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“I washed my face with a bar of soap,” says Charlotte Cho, the founder of K-beauty marketplace Soko Glam and skincare brand Then I Met You, on Crazy Smart Asia. In conversation with Gen.T's Chong Seow Wei, the OG K-beauty entrepreneur explains how to centre your work in the Korean art of “Jeong”, the VC trap founders must beware of and secrets from…
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Love UFOs, will travel: The cosmos drive tourism in Roswell and beyond
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Lexington, Ky., recently started something it calls “the world’s first interstellar tourism campaign,” trying to attract extraterrestrials to the city, and the Associated Press wrote about it. Roswell, N.M., has long been a destination for UFO tourism, and “Something Offbeat” talked with Dennis Balthasar of the International UFO Museum and Research…
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Offbites: Getting ID'd for non-alcoholic drinks and $28K in free gas
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This week on Offbites, Lauren and Chris break down which city's remote work relocation package is the most appealing (hint: Lauren may soon be a Rochester resident), discuss the ethics of a gas station hack, and hear the heartwarming story of a community that came together to support a young girl.By Audacy
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Flipping success: the story of building a cult classic burger chain, with MyBurgerLab’s Chin Ren Yi
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“In F&B, we love to torture ourselves. But with the pain comes the joy of serving people, seeing people smile while eating their food,” says Chin Ren Yi, the co-founder of MyBurgerLab, a popular burger chain in Malaysia known for its local flavours and charcoal buns, on Crazy Smart Asia. In conversation with Gen.T's Chong Seow Wei, the entrepreneur…
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'They're all high': Problems at the New Orleans PD go beyond stoned rats
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Last month, the New Orleans police superintendent told the city council that police headquarters needed a lot of upgrades. But one comment stuck out: "They're all high." It had nothing to do with anyone in the city, but with rodents in the department's evidence room. This week on Something Offbeat, Audacy's Mark Menard, a Louisiana native, joined M…
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Making farming cool again, with Cacao Project founder Louise Mabulo
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“Maybe your concept of entrepreneurship doesn’t have to be those of Mark Zuckerberg and Elon Musk,” says Louise Mabulo, the founder of The Cacao Project, a restorative agroforestry initiative, on Crazy Smart Asia. In conversation with Gen.T's Chong Seow Wei, the entrepreneur, farmer and chef shares how she went from Masterchef Junior to TED Talk sp…
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What does it take to blow glass? How an offbeat artform became a Netflix hit
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Glass has been around for more than 35 centuries, but the process to make it can still boggle our minds. Humans use their own lungs to breathe life into glass pieces such as those seen on the Netflix show “Blown Away”. The fourth season of the show just premiered, and a collection of the pieces featured on the program are on display at the Corning …
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Offbites: A clothes-free cruise, a gym stabbing and more
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This week on Offbites, Lauren and Chris discussed a story sent in about a nude cruise, a gym fight that resulted in a man getting stabbed in the butt, a lost structure found on the sea floor and a rocket launcher found hidden in a car.By Audacy
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Biotech company aims to extend dogs' lives. Here's how it'd work
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The biotech company Loyal is working to develop drugs that would slow the process of aging in dogs, aiming to extend the healthy lifespan of our four-legged friends. Dr. Brennen McKenzie, Loyal's director of veterinary medicine, joined Mike Rogers to discuss how the drugs would work and how he'd answer people who question whether Loyal is tampering…
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'The sky is not classified': The latest on the search for UFOs
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Late last year, a UFO journalist released previously-unseen photo and video of two different unidentified aerial phenomena, or UAPs, captured in the Middle East. One was called the chandelier and the other was called the jellyfish. To get the latest on the search for extraterrestrial life and UAPs seen from Earth, Mike Rogers visited with Harvard's…
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