The Why Files: Operation Podcast 555: DEEP DIVE: The Philadelphia Experiment
Jun 19, 2024
Exploring the mysterious Philadelphia Experiment during WWII, involving invisibility, time travel, and government cover-ups. Unraveling the truth behind the disappearance of a Naval ship, with witness accounts, conspiracy theories, and scientific possibilities. The bizarre tale raises provocative questions about reality and mysterious government operations.
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Invisibility Experiment Basics
- The Philadelphia Experiment aimed to make a ship invisible using unified field theory and electromagnetic fields.
- The initial test created a green fog but did not achieve full invisibility or crew safety.
Eldridge Vanishes and Returns
- Witnesses described the USS Eldridge disappearing in a green fog and reappearing in Norfolk, Virginia, apparently traveling back in time.
- Crew members reportedly suffered horrific injuries, like fusing with the ship's metal and insanity.
Scientific Basis: Degaussing Explained
- The real basis of the Philadelphia Experiment was degaussing technology to shield ships from magnetic mines.
- The green glow was static electricity called St. Elmo's fire, not sci-fi invisibility or time travel.