Beyond Bizarre - Episode 9
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Modern Crucifixion |
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Week” in The Republic of The Philippines is observed by the Catholic majority of the nation in some very interesting ways. In the days leading up to Good Friday, young men in the rural province of Pampanga demonstrate their faith by re-enacting the Passion of Christ, participating in bloody processions of self-flagellation,…and on Good Friday itself, certain individuals practice actual crucifixion. |
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Psychic Sleuths |
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this segment we view the field investigations of two very different
types of “Ghost Busters”; Mr. Peter James, a “natural sensitive” who uses only his mind and spirit to contact and investigate hauntings, and Mr. Bob Schott, the “Psychic Headhunter”, who uses a large crew of investigators and the latest high-tech sensing and monitoring devices to investigate hauntings all over the world, from Scotland’s castles to mysterious caves in the American South. |
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Bones of Mystery |
| Millionaire
heiress Sarah Winchester, poet/artist Edward James, and lonely builder Ed Leedskalnin, all unique individuals who, for some mystical and often mysterious reasons, dedicated their lives to creating unique living testimonies to their unusual beliefs and ideals,… we will explore the reasons behind what must have driven these people to build such unusual houses. |
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Miniature Monsters |
| Thai
Water Elephants, an ancient belief, and its modern evidence,… in Thailand have been found and documented some very notable examples of the bodies of “Miniature Water Elephants”, tiny poisonous pachyderms that are said to inhabit remote rivers and streams,… investigations by scientists have so far been unable to prove or disprove the existence of these diminutive dumbos. |
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Balian,
Traditional Healer in Bali |
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“Balian” is a traditional healer in Bali,… “Pogog” is one of
the most famous and respected traditional practitioners, and he employs some very bizarre forms of body manipulation, prayers, and “energy rearrangements” to help his many faithful patients. |
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