In the seventeenth episode of 5 Minute Mysteries, we explore the enigmatic tale of the Green Children of Woolpit, a medieval mystery that has puzzled historians for centuries. In just five minutes, we recount how, in 12th-century England, two children with green-tinted skin appeared in the village of Woolpit, speaking an unknown language and claiming to come from a mysterious place called St Martin’s Land. The episode delves into the theories surrounding their origins, from folklore and extraterrestrial encounters to more grounded explanations. Join us as we uncover the intrigue behind this strange and enduring legend.

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In the sixteenth episode of 5 Minute Mysteries, we delve into the baffling Lead Masks Case, one of Brazil’s most perplexing unsolved mysteries. In just five minutes, we recount the discovery of two men found dead on a hillside in 1966, wearing strange lead masks and accompanied by cryptic notes. Despite investigations, the circumstances surrounding their deaths remain shrouded in mystery, with theories ranging from clandestine scientific experiments to extraterrestrial encounters. Join us as we unravel the facts and speculation behind this eerie and enduring enigma.

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In the fifteenth episode of 5 Minute Mysteries, we dive into the enduring enigma of the Lost City of Atlantis, a civilisation first described by the ancient Greek philosopher Plato. In just five minutes, we explore the theories surrounding this mythical city, said to have been a powerful and advanced society that vanished beneath the waves thousands of years ago. From geological possibilities to speculative fiction, Atlantis has captured imaginations for centuries. Join us as we separate myth from mystery and uncover why the legend of Atlantis continues to intrigue and inspire.

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