Stuff They Don't Want You To Know Strange News: One Card To Rule Them All, Pop Culture and Space, Horrors of Kenyan Death Cults, and More
Apr 28, 2025
Get ready for a whirlwind of strange news! The looming credit card merger has financial implications you won't want to miss. Delve into bizarre wildlife piracy with Belgian teens smuggling ants in Kenya. Unearth the chilling secrets of a death cult stirring fear in local communities. Discover the complex web connecting fentanyl trafficking, casinos, and international crime. Plus, explore how disinformation shapes our understanding of space travel and pop culture, featuring commentary on celebrity influences. It's a captivating mix of the bizarre and the urgent!
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Skepticism Over Blue Origin Flight
- Blue Origin's all-female 11-minute near-Earth orbit flight drew heavy internet skepticism about its authenticity.
- The mission was part promotion, part STEM education, highlighting celebrity participation as a PR focus.
Wildlife Piracy Includes Ant Smuggling
- Wildlife piracy now includes smuggling ants, a crime unbeknownst to some caught Belgian teenagers.
- This highlights complexities of biodiversity laws and their enforcement in countries like Kenya.
Danger of Kenyan Death Cults
- Kenyan cults continue to pose serious threats with recent deaths and resistance to medical aid.
- Such groups are dangerous, often requiring vigilance to prevent harmful outcomes.