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207. Nick Cook – Author / Journalist – Walking Between Places

Behind Greatness by Inspire North

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Secrets of the Soviet Skimmer

This chapter explores the enigmatic 'Caspian Sea Monster,' a high-speed Soviet hybrid vessel, contrasting skepticism with the author's firsthand experiences as a journalist in the final days of the USSR. As they recount their adventures along the Volga River and encounters with spies and secretive individuals, the narrative underscores the risks taken to uncover military advancements. Additionally, themes of consciousness and extraordinary claims are examined, reflecting on astronaut Edgar Mitchell's metaphysical journey and the author's commitment to objective storytelling.

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