Stuff They Don't Want You To Know

In the early hours of February 25th, 1942, air raid sirens resounded across Los Angeles, California. The military fired roughly 1500 anti-aircraft machine gun rounds and artillery shells at some unknown object in the sky. So what really happened?

An estimated 1% of the global population is fundamentally different, incapable of empathy, unable to feel remorse, and charming enough to deceive everyone around them. But how many psychopaths actually exist? Are they more common than studies would have you believe? Is it possible you've met one without knowing it?

For nearly 50 years a vocal group of people around the world have remained convinced that NASA faked the moon landings, and no human being has actually set foot upon the lunar surface. But if that's the case, why? What would the motivations for a hoax be, and how on Earth could it remain a secret for so long?

It's no secret that sports are a billion-dollar industry, but how honest are these games? Both FIFA and the IOC have been dogged by rumors of corruption but, according to some, that's just the tip of the iceberg.

Cannibalism, also known as anthropophagy, is an ancient practice. But there are multiple types and they are not all created equally.

In the 1940s Quaker Oats and MIT joined forces to study the absorption of vitamins and minerals. They recruited disadvantaged kids at the Fernald State School to join the “Science Club” and fed them radioactive iron and calcium without their knowledge.

What if you had a credit score that measured more than just your wallet? What if it took into account your political leanings, Internet traffic, and social media statements -- and what if the same stuff from your friends could affect your score? These are the concerns of Sesame Credit.

When firefighters found the body of 47 year-old Teresita Basa murdered and disfigured in her Chicago apartment, the case seemed set to remain unsolved. Until, that is, one of her former coworkers began falling into trances, speaking as if she were Teresita, seeking justice from beyond the grave.

In this episode, Ben and Matt travel to DC for a closer look at the famous House of the Temple. Tune in to learn more about the odd history of this iconic temple.

How do criminals turn dirty cash into clean money? Who helps them? And more importantly, what happens when the launderers are caught?

Although the Catholic church officially opposes them, the folk saints of Latin America are enormously important to the lives of hundreds of thousands of their followers. Criminals, from cartels to thieves and more, have also adopted the practice of praying to entities like Santa Muerte for forgiveness, protection and aid. But why? Learn more about the intersection of religion and crime.

It’s often said that money makes the world go round – so what would happen if there was no money left? Would it be a paradise or pandemonium?

Public wifi can be an enormously convenient thing -- it helps people dodge data charges in coffee shops, airports and other places around the globe. But how safe is it? Tune in to learn more.

You've heard of the Black Market -- a catch-all term for the various underground criminal markets selling everything from drugs and guns to people and endangered animals -- but what about the Red Market? Watch to learn about the secret world of the illegal human organ trade.

For millennia humankind has dreamed of reaching the heavens, and in recent decades several countries have begun turning these dreams into reality. Yet the path to the stars isn't all altruism and noble scientific advancement -- in fact, human activities in space have often been shrouded in secrecy, and the practice continues today.