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What if some of the biggest stories we’ve been told are missing pieces? This week, Dr. Larry joins us to revisit the unanswered questions surrounding 9/11 before diving into the bizarre mystery of Sam Altman’s firing and reports of strange, almost religious behavior behind closed doors at OpenAI. Plus, was the Flock camera fiasco a psyop? While everyone was watching the surveillance controversy unfold, something much bigger may have been quietly gearing up behind the scenes.

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What’s lurking in the woods of Florida—and why do so many people describe something that looks almost human? In Episode 208 of Ninjas Are Butterflies, we dive into the bizarre legend of the Van Meter Monster before heading into the swamps and forests of Florida to investigate terrifying reports of pale, unnaturally thin humanoids known as Crawlers. Are these creatures just modern folklore, misidentified animals, or could the stories of long-limbed, Skinwalker-like beings point to something much stranger? From a winged monster that allegedly terrorized an entire Iowa town to encounters with something crawling through the Florida darkness, this episode goes deep into some of America’s creepiest cryptid stories. Welcome back to Ninjas Are Butterflies—where somehow, the rabbit holes keep getting worse.

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Did an Egyptian princess really travel across the ancient world and give Scotland its name? In Episode 207 of Ninjas Are Butterflies, we dive into the bizarre legend of Scota, the mysterious figure some ancient traditions connect to Egypt, Ireland, and the origins of Scotland. But that’s only the beginning. We investigate the horrifying story of the Black Hole of Calcutta and ask how much of the version passed down through history actually happened, before uncovering the unbelievable story of Captain Henry Every — the pirate who pulled off one of the greatest scores in history, became one of the most wanted men on Earth, and then seemingly vanished without a trace. Ancient bloodlines, disputed history, buried treasure, missing pirates, and mysteries that somehow get stranger the deeper you go. This is Ninjas Are Butterflies.

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The conversation around UFO disclosure has never been bigger—but what if we're asking the wrong questions?

This week, we're joined by former Green Beret Paul Bock for a deep dive into the modern disclosure movement, Steven Greer's role in shaping the conversation, and the possibility that the phenomenon may be spiritual rather than extraterrestrial. We explore reports of demonic spiritual oppression, consciousness, government transparency, and the growing overlap between paranormal experiences and biblical theology.

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Welcome back to Ninjas Are Butterflies!

This week, we travel deep into the Andes to investigate The Mountain That Eats Men and the terrifying horned deity known as El Tío, a figure locals still leave offerings to deep inside the mines. Is it ancient folklore, something darker, or a warning that’s been misunderstood?

We also break down a cryptic Chinese public service announcement that appears to warn citizens about contacting extraterrestrials, explore the fascinating ancient underground cities discovered in Turkey, discuss the growing reach of Flock cameras, unpack the latest developments surrounding OpenAI, and dive into even more strange stories from around the world.

If you love ancient mysteries, conspiracies, unexplained phenomena, history, archaeology, UFOs, and the weirdest stories the internet has to offer, you’re in the right place.

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