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Mysteries at the Museum — Season 8
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60mCellophane Start, Eruption Hoax, Parking Lot KingDon considers a sheet of clear film, a technological marvel that transformed commerce; a jacket once worn by a playful spirit known for his audacious jokes; and an unusual dig uncovering answers to a five-century-old enigma.Apr 3, 2015Apr 3, 201560m02
60mMile-High Club, Attempted Assassinatio, Zip to ZapDon examined an unusual piece of aviation technology, famed for a remarkable story; a walking stick said to have deflected the attempt of an assailant targeting a president; and a commemorative T-shirt from a bizarre gathering that spiraled into chaotic disorder.Apr 10, 2015Apr 10, 201560m03
60mOpera Riot, Golfer Behind Enemy Lines, Great Mail Train RobberyJoin Don Wildman as he explores a theatrical script that ignited public unrest, a single-lens eyepiece once held by a soldier enacting a remarkable and unconventional breakout from captivity, and the packaging of a product whose powerful aroma triggered a dispute between states via the mail.Apr 17, 2015Apr 17, 201560m04
60mStolen Strad, Fall From Space, Czech DreamJoin Don Wildman as he investigates a concert program documenting one of the most notorious evenings ever to unfold within the walls of a renowned performance hall; a spacecraft employed by a courageous astronaut during a perilous journey; and a DVD showcasing a singular film that deliberately obscured the boundary between reality and invention.Apr 24, 2015Apr 24, 201560m05
60mBirth of the Road Map; Attack of Killer Bees; Invention of Gas MaskJoin Don Wildman as he investigates a celebrated roadside marker, once integral to a groundbreaking effort to standardize American roadways; a minuscule bee sample that sparked widespread panic; and a gas mask conceived by an inventive and forward-thinking individual.May 1, 2015May 1, 201560m06
60mErno Rubik's Cube; World's First Factor; The AmphicarDon explores a beloved plaything that blossomed into a cultural sensation, a fragile scrap of silk embodying a remarkable story of global intrigue, and an unusual vehicle engineered for journeys across both earth and water.May 8, 2015May 8, 201560m07
60mInvention of Pop Rocks; Pinball Wizard; London SmogDon explores an iconic American confection known for its dramatic fizz, a vintage pinball machine embodying a bold champion who revived the pastime, and a signaling torch that illuminated a distinctive era in London's history.May 15, 2015May 15, 201560m0860mPeanut Pusher, Hollywood Holdout, Lost TreasureDon holds a single peanut, a seemingly insignificant object connected to a peculiar craze that propelled one man into a perilous journey; a confrontation where he faced off against some of Hollywood's most influential figures; and a collection of golden artifacts which ignited a fierce dispute between two opposing countries.May 22, 2015May 22, 201560m0960mPeeping Butler, Beaver Bomb, Mother's Day MotherDon explores an ornament reflecting the turbulent history of a cherished celebration, a remarkable device used to rescue a group of wild beavers in Idaho, and a notorious invention that captivated Victorian society.May 29, 2015May 29, 201560m1060mCherry Sisters, President's Cow, Birth of a RiotOn this episode, Don Wildman investigates a hand-painted wooden sign that once promoted a vaudeville performance notorious for its unintentional hilarity; a milk can used at the White House; and a program from among the most controversial films of the twentieth century.Jun 5, 2015Jun 5, 201560m1160mGreat Kipton Train Wreck, First Inoculation, Spanish Space SuitHere’s a rewrite aiming for clear, natural literary English while preserving the original meaning, style, and approximate length:
The genesis of a science fiction novel—so convincingly rendered that it sparked speculation about leaked secrets from the Manhattan Project—is itself a curious tale. Alongside this, the narrative explores a young girl's fight for civil rights, interwoven with an extraordinary scenario: an invasion of colossal, destructive snails across South Florida.Jun 12, 2015Jun 12, 201560m12Sci Fi A Bomb, Ford v. Ferrari, Colorado StainDon considers a streamlined American racing car, once pitted against Italy’s leading automobile manufacturer; a sensational science periodical poised to reveal a volatile wartime secret; and a collection of teeth central to some of the most significant public health studies of the twentieth century.Jun 19, 2015Jun 19, 201513Crossword Code, Ampelmann, Brushy BillDon Wildman explores an enigmatic crossword puzzle, a collection of traffic lights that evolved into a cherished emblem of East Germany, and a pair of heavy leg irons used to confine a notorious outlaw.Jun 26, 2015Jun 26, 2015
