Nostradamus. Edgar Cayce. Baba Vanga. Have any of history's alleged psychics successfully predicted the future? Join Ben, Matt and Noel as look at humanity's efforts to predict the future, from ancient oracles to the bleeding edge of science.
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12/31/21 • 71 min
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Stuff They Don't Want You To Know - CLASSIC: Prophecy, Predictions and Prescience
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Well, if you are listening to this the day it comes out, Happy New Year. This is well earned. This is the UM very last show of the year for this calendar, for this calendar system, and we wanted to we wanted to take time to to do something a little bit different. I guess first we should we should talk about this episode. Oh the sweet kids that we were a while back, you guys, Matt Noel. We uh we did an episode on prophecy, predictions, imprescienc
CLASSIC: Prophecy, Predictions and Prescience Top Questions Answered
How many apocalyptic groups exist on a daily basis?
There are between 50 and 200 apocalyptic groups who believe the world is ending every day.
What is the Church of the SubGenius holiday called and when was it initially supposed to be the end of the world?
The Church of the SubGenius celebrates a holiday called X Day that was initially supposed to be the end of the world, but the date was later corrected to 8661.
Who is Baba Vanga and what was she known for?
Baba Vanga, known as the Nostradamus of the Balkans, claimed to have visions and could predict the future. She allegedly predicted the election of a black US president and the events of 9/11.
Who is Edgar Cayce and what is he known for?
Edgar Cayce, also known as the Sleeping Prophet, would go into trances and make predictions. He had a lot of factual inaccuracies in his predictions and is considered one of the founders of the New Age movement.
What is the book published by Nostradamus and when?
In 1555, Nostradamus published a book called "Les Propheties."
What are Nostradamus's predictions written in and how are they grouped?
Nostradamus's predictions are written in four-line stanzas called quatrains, and they are grouped into units of a hundred called centuries.
Were Nostradamus's prophecies accurate about the September 11 attacks and Hitler's rise to power?
Specific prophecies discussed include ones related to the September 11 attacks and Hitler's rise to power.
Did Nostradamus predict the end of the world in 2012?
Nostradamus did not predict the end of the world in 2012; his prophecies extend to the year 3797 according to one interpretation.
What secrets were entrusted to the three Portuguese children of Fatima?
In 1917, three young Portuguese shepherds claimed to be visited by the Virgin Mary, known as Our Lady of Fatima, and were entrusted with three secrets.
Is the third secret of Fatima related to an assassination attempt on Pope John Paul II?
The third secret of Fatima, released by Pope John Paul II in 1960, is believed to be related to the assassination attempt on the Pope in 1981.
Can software and big data predict future disasters and global changes?
There are discussions about whether software and big data can be used to predict future disasters and global changes.
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