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The Why Files: Operation Podcast

561: Philadelphia to Montauk and Beyond | Al Bielek's Journey through Time and Space

Jul 17, 2024
Al Bielek shares his extraordinary past involving the Philadelphia Experiment, time travel, and encounters with future civilizations. He challenges reality with stories of government secrecy and mysterious projects like the Montauk Project, leading listeners on a rollercoaster of twists and turns.
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  • Al Bielek claimed involvement in government experiments with time travel and mind control.
  • Bielek's story intertwines the Philadelphia Experiment with the mysterious Montauk Project, challenging reality and secrecy.

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The Philadelphia Experiment and World War II

During World War II, as America sought an edge in the conflict, Project Rainbow aimed to create invisibility for ships. Albert Einstein and Nikola Tesla's theories inspired the creation of an electromagnetic device on the USS Eldridge. The first test in July 1943 caused the ship to vanish and reappear miles away, leading to catastrophic effects on the crew.

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