The BEST episodes written by Brian Leff
#1 - Mysteries of the Mind
The UnXplained - Season 1 - Episode 7
After centuries of study, the human mind remains inscrutable; examining how the brain can be more powerful than humans realize.
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#2 - Mysterious Structures
The UnXplained - Season 1 - Episode 2
For centuries, archaeologists have tried to unravel the mysteries of how and why certain incredible structures like the Great Pyramid at Giza, the staircase at Loretto Chapel, and Coral Castle were built.
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#3 - Mysterious Curses
The UnXplained - Season 2 - Episode 3
Throughout history, many have believed that certain places, things, or even people can be tainted with dark curses. Ominous lakes that morph into watery graves. Unlucky numbers that seem to cause bad things to happen. Paintings and precious stones, which bring death and destruction to their keepers. But can these mysterious curses really have the power to bring us harm? And if so, is it possible to understand their power, or will it remain UnXplained?
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#4 - Life Beyond Death
The UnXplained - Season 1 - Episode 6
The age old question of what happens after death and the clues to the answer may lie in unusual cases of near-death experience, reincarnation, and how memories can be passed from organ donors to transplant recipients.
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#5 - Unnatural Nature
The UnXplained - Season 1 - Episode 4
Many mysteries of planet Earth are far from understood. How was Devil's Tower formed? Or why do some people get struck by lightning multiple times? While some may write off these as random occurrences, might they instead point to a new understanding of not only our planet's past - but also its future?
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#6 - Mysterious Mummies
The UnXplained - Season 2 - Episode 8
From ancient civilizations to 20th century empires, mankind has had an inexplicable fascination with preserving the dead. But why? Are we simply too attached to the living to let them go? Or could it be that death isn't really the end, but rather a transition to a new beginning?
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#7 - Bizarre Rituals
The UnXplained - Season 1 - Episode 5
Ancient practices such as prayer, blood sports, voodoo and exorcism are often thought to be relics of bygone superstition but there is evidence they have an impact on the physical world
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#8 - Deadly Cults
The UnXplained - Season 1 - Episode 12
Deadly dances. Masters of manipulation. Mass suicides. Murder. Many of the world’s deadliest cults ventured down dark, dangerous rabbit-holes of twisted ideologies, persuading their members to kill–sometimes other people, sometimes themselves. Is there any sense to these sinister groups’ Or will the unreckoned forces behind such Deadly Cults remain…UnXplained’
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#9 - The Underground World
The UnXplained - Season 2 - Episode 5
Despite all of our modern technology and sophistication, there is much that we still don't know about what lies beneath our feet, deep underground. What is at the center of the Earth? Is there really a solid core of heavy metals, or could it be a hollow environment, as many researchers claim? And just how much of mankind's history took place underground? Recent discoveries of ancient underground structures such as the city of Derinkuyu and the Malta Hypogeum suggest that there may be more structures down there, waiting to be re-discovered. If much of our past was subterranean, could our future be as well?
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#10 - Strange Creatures
The UnXplained - Season 1 - Episode 3
Millions of people around the world claim to have had an encounter with a creature unlike any recognized by mainstream science such as the Mothman, Chupacabra, and Mongolian Death Worm.
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#11 - The Greatest Escapes
The UnXplained - Season 2 - Episode 1
Some of history's greatest tales are stories of escape, the most incredible of which defy explanation. How did Harry Houdini pull off his daring feats? Was the "Escape from Alcatraz" in fact, successful? And what about the mysterious guidance one man received that allowed him to escape the South Tower of the World Trade Center on 9/11? Are there strange forces these escapees draw upon to beat the odds, where so many others fail? Or, like a great magic trick, will the secrets of how they cheated captivity remain UnXplained?
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#12 - The Truth About UFOs
The UnXplained - Season 2 - Episode 4
For decades, the debate has raged as to what exactly Unidentified Flying Objects--or "UFOs"--really are. Theories have been put forth that attribute them to everything from secret military aircraft to weather phenomena and more. But by far, the most controversial theory is that these objects are, in fact, spacecraft that have been piloted to Earth by extraterrestrial beings. It's a seemingly outlandish notion, but could it be true? And if so, how much does the government know about these spacecraft--and the aliens who are visiting our planet?
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#13 - Leading Double Lives
The UnXplained - Season 2 - Episode 6
Stories of those who lead double lives are both daring and baffling. What compels a person to attempt to become someone else? Is it merely for material gain, to pull off an ingenious scam? Or is there a deeper reason? At one time or another, we've all fantasized about trying on a new identity, but when does the line between impersonation and transformation get blurred? Is it possible that by pretending to be someone else, a person can actually become that person, at least in their mind?
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#14 - Secrets of America's Monuments
The UnXplained - Season 2 - Episode 9
Many see them as massive testaments to America's progress. Some view them as immutable symbols of the human spirit. Others perceive them as sacred shrines dedicated to the ideals of liberty and freedom. But no matter what they represent--America's monuments are inarguably impressive due to their colossal size and scope, their groundbreaking feats of engineering, and their storied histories. Why is it that America's greatest monuments continue to enthrall us decades--and sometimes centuries--after their creation? And perhaps more importantly, what closely guarded secrets may their implacable facades be hiding?
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#15 - Amazing Animal Abilities
The UnXplained - Season 1 - Episode 16
A dog that can detect cancer faster than doctors can do it by using sophisticated equipment; a horse that can read minds; birds that can sense disaster days before it happens.
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#16 - Dark Prophecies
The UnXplained - Season 1 - Episode 10
Can humans predict the future by use of prophets and dreams, if so, can humankind harness this knowledge to avoid future deadly events.
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#17 - Mysteries of the Bible
The UnXplained - Season 2 - Episode 7
Many believe it to be the Word of God, but others claim it contains inconsistencies and contradictions that could only be manmade.
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#18 - Vampires and Werewolves
The UnXplained - Season 1 - Episode 15
Dracula. Lycaon of Arcadia. The Beast of G vaudan. These are the names of grotesque monsters who have reared their terrifying heads throughout history. Unearthly creatures that, according to legend, thrived on human blood - and feasted on flesh. Vampires and Werewolves are human monsters, creatures of the night. But, could they actually be... real'
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#19 - Mysterious Stones
The UnXplained - Season 1 - Episode 14
A miraculous meteorite falling from the heavens. A priceless gemstone with a deadly curse. And a chunk of sandstone considered so sacred that wars have been fought to protect it. Throughout history, many have insisted that simple stones can do everything from choosing a king to causing death. So, what is it about rocks and stones that inspires some people to worship them'
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#20 - Lost Civilizations
The UnXplained - Season 1 - Episode 11
A look at what could cause once-thriving groups of people to just abandon their great cities, never to return; modern scientific knowledge may be able to help answer the unsolved questions surrounding these lost civilizations.
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