When the Betz family discovered a strange metallic orb on their property in 1974, they had no idea it would become one of the most baffling unsolved mysteries in modern history. Was it a government device, alien technology, or something else entirely? In this episode of Strange Places, we dive into the bizarre behavior, unexplained phenomena, and enduring questions surrounding the infamous Betz Sphere.

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Bodie, California, is a ghost town frozen in time—but some say it's cursed. According to legend, anyone who takes even the smallest artifact from Bodie is doomed to suffer bad luck until the item is returned. Park rangers still receive packages from regretful visitors begging to break the curse. But is it real?

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Rising silently from the grounds of Delhi’s Qutb complex, the Iron Pillar stands as a riddle wrapped in rustless metal. Over 1,600 years old, this ancient monument has defied time, weather, and science—refusing to corrode despite centuries of exposure. Forged during the reign of Chandragupta II and inscribed with praise for a forgotten king, the pillar’s true origins and metallurgical secrets remain unsolved. Was it a divine offering, a lost technology, or something even stranger? In a land steeped in myth and power, the Iron Pillar challenges what we think we know about the ancient world.

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Denver International Airport isn’t just the largest airport in the U.S. by land area — it’s a magnet for mystery. Since its opening in 1995, the DIA has fueled countless conspiracy theories involving secret underground bunkers, connections to the Illuminati, and even a supposed headquarters for a New World Order. Add to that its eerie murals, cryptic symbols, and the towering, red-eyed horse statue that greets visitors at the entrance, and you’ve got the perfect storm of intrigue. Whether it’s just eccentric design or something more sinister, DIA has become ground zero for speculation — and we’re diving straight into the turbulence.

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Bobby Mackey’s Music World in Wilder, Kentucky isn’t just a honky-tonk bar—it’s a place where the veil between the living and the dead feels razor thin. Built over the site of a former slaughterhouse with a blood-soaked history, this unassuming nightclub has earned a reputation as one of the most haunted locations in America. Shadow figures, phantom voices, and violent paranormal encounters are just the beginning. Some say there’s a gateway to hell in the basement; others whisper about a cursed well, Satanic rituals, and a woman named Pearl Bryan whose spirit never left. For thrill-seekers and ghost hunters alike, Bobby Mackey’s isn’t just a dive bar—it’s a descent into darkness.

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The Ilkley Moor alien photo, taken in 1987 by retired police officer Philip Spencer, is one of the UK’s and the world's most debated pieces of alleged extraterrestrial evidence. While walking across Ilkley Moor in West Yorkshire, Spencer claimed to have seen a strange, small humanoid figure. He snapped a photo just before the being fled, and shortly after, he reported witnessing a silent, flying craft in the sky. The blurry image shows a figure with an odd, non-human shape, which many interpret as an alien. The case is made even stranger by Spencer’s claim of missing time and a subsequent experience of hypnosis, during which he recalled being taken aboard a craft. Despite skepticism and controversy, the photo remains a staple in UFO lore . . . but is it real?

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