In episode 22 the of 5 Minute Mysteries podcast, we explore one of history’s strangest and most inexplicable events—the Dancing Plague of 1518. In the summer of that year, dozens of people in Strasbourg, France, were suddenly struck by an uncontrollable urge to dance, continuing for days and even weeks without rest. As the bizarre phenomenon spread, some collapsed from exhaustion, while others reportedly danced to their deaths. Was it mass hysteria, a reaction to ergot poisoning, or something even more mysterious? Join us as we uncover the theories behind one of history’s most puzzling outbreaks.

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In episode 21 the of 5 Minute Mysteries podcast, we delve into the cosmic enigma of the Wow! signal, a mysterious burst of radio waves detected in 1977 that has fascinated scientists and stargazers ever since. Was this 72-second signal from deep space a message from an extraterrestrial civilisation, or does the answer lie closer to home? In just five minutes, we explore the discovery, theories, and ongoing intrigue surrounding this puzzling event that continues to spark debate and wonder. Join us as we unravel the mystery of the Wow! signal and its place in the search for life beyond Earth.

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In episode 20 of the 5 Minute Mysteries podcast, we unravel the baffling case of the Somerton Man, one of Australia’s most enduring enigmas. In 1948, a man was found dead on Somerton Beach in Adelaide, with no identification and a series of cryptic clues that have puzzled investigators for decades. From a torn scrap of paper with the words "Tamam Shud" to uncrackable codes and mysterious connections to a rare book, this case has sparked countless theories but no definitive answers. Join us as we explore the mystery of the Somerton Man and the questions that still linger.

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