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Mysterious Disappearances
Mysterious Disappearances(7 Photos)
7 Photos
Some of the most puzzling cases still remain unsolved–and some of them intersect with prominent figures and significant events in American history. From Jimmy Hoffa to the settlers of the doomed Lost Colony, these chillingly inexplicable…
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Myteryquest Photo Gallery
Myteryquest Photo Gallery(21 Photos)
21 Photos
Videos (6)
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The Bermuda Triangle
The Bermuda TriangleVideo Clip (2:26)
Video Clip (2:26)
Aircrafts and ships disappear into the abyss never to be seen again. What's going on in the Devil's Triangle?
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Mystery at Roanoke
Mystery at RoanokeVideo Clip (1:56)
Video Clip (1:56)
Before Jamestown and Plymouth, the English attempted to forge a colony at Roanoke. Within three years, it had disappeared, leaving a mysterious clue behind. What really happened to the Roanoke settlers?
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History Rocks: Jimmy Hoffa Disappears
History Rocks: Jimmy Hoffa DisappearsVideo Clip (2:13)
Video Clip (2:13)
James Hoffa's mysterious disappearance on July 30, 1975 is discussed in this video clip from History Rocks: The 70's. On that day, he drove to Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, where he was supposed to meet two well-known mobsters.
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What Happened to Amelia Earhart
What Happened to Amelia EarhartVideo Clip (5:15)
Video Clip (5:15)
In this clip of The Mysteries of Amelia Earhart, hear personal views of what happened to the famous female pilot. Some say her plane crashed somewhere over the Pacific Ocean, while others say she was acting as a spy for the U.S. government.
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The Mary Celeste
The Mary CelesteVideo Clip (4:20)
Video Clip (4:20)
Found without passengers but full of cargo, the story of the Mary Celeste remains a mystery.
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Bermuda Triangle
Bermuda TriangleVideo Clip (2:43)
Video Clip (2:43)
Researchers attempt to determine what has caused hundreds of planes to mysteriously disappear in what is known as the Bermuda Triangle.
Speeches & Audio (3)
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Amelia Earhart on Women in Flight
Amelia Earhart on Women in FlightAudio Clip (2:03)
Audio Clip (2:03)
In a 1935 radio broadcast on "a woman's place in science," Amelia Earhart encourages women to make their mark on the new field of aviation. On June 18, 1928, Earhart became the first woman to successfully fly across the Atlantic Ocean.
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Jimmy Hoffa on Prison Reform
Jimmy Hoffa on Prison ReformAudio Clip (0:20)
Audio Clip (0:20)
Teamsters leader Jimmy Hoffa speaks about the difficulties of prison life after a December 23, 1971, pardon by President Richard Nixon ended his 15-year sentence for jury tampering and fraud.
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Rockefeller Sworn In as Vice President
Rockefeller Sworn In as Vice PresidentAudio Clip (1:16)
Audio Clip (1:16)
On Dec. 19, 1974, Nelson A. Rockefeller was sworn in as the 41st vice president of the United States. Rockefeller, former governor of New York, was appointed by Gerald Ford after he himself vacated the office to become U.S. president upon Richard Nixon's resignation.
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From Jimmy Hoffa to the settlers of the doomed Lost Colony, these chillingly inexplicable disappearances continue to befuddle scholars and pique the public's curiosity.
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