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Skeptoid #592: Alert 747: The Vela Incident

Skeptoid

Brian Dunning

History, Skeptic, Social Sciences, Conspiracy Theories, Urban Legends, Skepticism, Paranormal, Science

4.63K Ratings

🗓️ 10 October 2017

⏱️ 16 minutes

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Summary

In 1979, a mysterious flash occurred over the southern ocean that could have been a nuclear bomb.

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0:00.0

Who doesn't love a good Cold War mystery?

0:06.5

In 1979, a satellite designed to monitor the Soviet Union for compliance with nuclear

0:11.8

test bands picked up what appeared to be a nuclear test.

0:16.4

The only problem was that it didn't happen anywhere remotely near the Soviet Union.

0:20.9

In fact, it didn't happen near to anywhere.

0:23.4

It was over a remote patch of ocean where no self-respecting nuclear explosion had any

0:29.2

business being.

0:31.0

Alert 747 is today on Skeptoid.

0:40.7

Calling all skeptics and critical thinkers, we want to give you all a bunch of cool new

0:45.8

stuff.

0:47.0

We just want your help telling us what you want the most.

0:49.5

We've posted a survey with a whole bunch of new items that we might put into the Skeptoid

0:53.6

online store to supplement the books and t-shirts we already have there.

0:58.2

We've narrowed down your store suggestions and this survey will help determine which

1:01.9

items we add first.

1:04.0

Your opinions matter and we want to ensure that we're stocking the items that resonate

1:08.1

most with you, our favorite listeners.

1:11.7

Help us create an exceptional collection that reflects the true spirit of Skeptoid.

1:16.6

Your voice matters so don't hesitate.

1:19.0

Click your favorite items in the survey today and let's shape the future of the Skeptoid

1:23.3

stores offerings together.

1:25.6

Click the survey today at Skeptoid.com slash survey.

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