In 1968, a boat named El Fausto set out from the Canary Islands with four crew members aboard. What was supposed to be a routine trip turned into one odd event after another. After vanishing without a trace, El Fausto mysteriously reappeared miles from where it should have been—only to vanish again under even stranger circumstances.

In this episode, we dive into the timeline of events, the little pieces of evidence that we have, and try to figure out why this boat continually went missing.

Making it even harder... a lot of the resources out there are in Spanish. Join us, Reddit, and google translate in the Mystery Lounge.

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Today in the Mystery Lounge, we look into the latest bizarre and interesting headlines in the mystery world.

🧀 First, we roll into the Cooper’s Hill Cheese Rolling Competition—a centuries-old tradition that’s as dangerous as it is puzzling. Why do thrill-seekers risk it all for a wheel of cheese? You may have seen this come across social media as tons of people fly and flip down a hill all for the glory of winning a cheese wheel.

💎 Then, we crack the curious case of a crystal-lined chair mysteriously broken inside a museum exhibit. Actually... the security camera footage did but we are here to talk about it with our fellow Mystery Lounge listeners.

Tune in as we dig into these oddities

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A vanished fortune and a century-old mystery. Grab a seat in the lounge as we tackle the mystery of the Kruger Millions mystery.

In this episode, we delve into the legend of the Kruger Millions—a rumored hoard of gold allegedly hidden by South African President Paul Kruger during the Second Boer War. Did Kruger smuggle millions in gold out of the country as British forces closed in? Did other people steal it before it could be hidden? Could it still buried somewhere in the veld of South Africa, waiting to be discovered?

With all kinds of anecdotes and stories, this is one of the challenging mysteries to even get down to the actual facts of what could have happened to the gold.

Join us as we separate fact from folklore in one of history’s most enduring treasure mysteries.

Sources:

Book review and overall theory from Looted Gold

Article by Blake Wilkins - Co-author of Looted Gold

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In Part 2 of our deep dive into the JFK assassination, we explore the theories and unanswered questions that have kept this case alive for over 60 years. This is a wild one... Was Lee Harvey Oswald truly a lone gunman, or was he part of something much bigger?

From the Mafia to the CIA, from Cuban operatives to shadowy government figures—this episode unpacks the major theories, the motivations behind them, and the evidence that continues to keep people guessing.

Join us as we attempt to separate fact from fiction and follow the threads that might lead to the truth.

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November 22, 1963 was a moment that forever changed American history. In this two-part series, we explore the events leading up to that day and the chaos that followed.

In Part 1, we walk through the full timeline of the assassination, introduce you to Lee Harvey Oswald, and begin unraveling the strange involvement of Jack Ruby. Was Oswald truly the lone gunman? Or was there a deeper conspiracy at play?

From official reports to remaining questions, we lay the groundwork for one of the most controversial and mysterious cases of the 20th century.

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Today's episode is a roundup of mysteries in the news. Welcome to May headlines in The Mystery Lounge.

Today we talk about a group of researchers in Antarctica and what graves found from vikings tell us about their culture and women's place in going to battle.

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In this episode of The Mystery Lounge, we dive into case of Edward Snowden, the former NSA contractor who leaked classified documents exposing widespread global surveillance. Was he defending democracy—or endangering it?

We look at the many layers of one of the most controversial whistleblower cases in modern history. Snowden's actions sparked global debates about privacy rights, government surveillance, and the thin line between national security and civil liberty.

What you'll hear in this episode:

• What exactly did Edward Snowden reveal?
• The secret NSA surveillance programs and PRISM
• Snowden's escape to Russia and the charges he faces
• Legal and ethical perspectives
• Public opinion: Helping or hurting the U.S.?
• The lasting impact of the Snowden leaks on global policy and tech

Whether you’re fascinated by modern espionage, government secrets, or just a good old fashioned ethical dilemma, this episode is for you.

Grab a seat in The Mystery Lounge.

Sources Referenced:

Wired Article by James Bamford

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For 800 years, the location of Genghis Khan’s tomb has remained one of the unsolved mysteries in history. In this episode of The Mystery Lounge, we follow the trail of clues — from ancient Mongolian legends to modern satellite scans — in an attempt to uncover the truth behind the disappearance of the world’s most powerful warlord’s burial site.

Did Genghis Khan go to such lengths to keep his final resting place secret? Did his followers erase all traces to protect a his tomb — or something even more valuable? From forbidden zones to the mountains in Mongolia, the search has taken explorers to the edges of the known world and deep into the heart of Mongolian history and culture.

Tune in as we explore bold theories, groundbreaking technology, and the relentless passion of those still searching for the lost tomb of Genghis Khan. If you are a fan of unsolved historical mysteries, ancient tombs, and the legend of Genghis Khan, then you're going to love this episode. Grab a seat in The Mystery Lounge

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