Stuff They Don't Want You To Know Listener Mail: Underground Bumps in the Night, Hidden Missiles, Selling Your Soul and More
Dec 4, 2025
Dive into the intriguing world of hidden underground structures, from secret cities to missile silos waiting for action. Hear about bizarre urban tunnel sounds that keep residents guessing. Explore the fascinating history of Cold War bunkers and their modern implications. Pastor Banks sheds light on the spiritual ramifications of selling one's soul, prompting a deeper theological conversation. Plus, myths about dragon's teeth confirm age-old folklore. This listener mail segment is packed with secrets and thought-provoking insights!
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Large Aqueduct Built Quietly Under Columbus
- Hidalgo describes working on a 20-mile aqueduct under Columbus, Ohio built with a tunnel-boring machine from the Channel Tunnel project.
- He says most residents had no idea the aqueduct carried 70% of the city's water daily and that construction stayed quiet.
Modern Media Limits Underground Secrecy
- Ben and Matt note modern information flow makes hiding large projects harder than during WWII-era secrecy like Oak Ridge.
- They argue social media lets residents immediately share anomalous sounds or sightings, breaking traditional local information control.
Racing Cars Misidentified As Underground Drilling
- Matt recounts hearing mysterious nighttime thuds that turned out in some cases to be modified racing car engines, not drills.
- He describes calling 911 and learning neighbors identified race activity as the sound source.