Summerville Lights: A Scientific Ghost Story (Encore)
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Summerville Lights: A Scientific Ghost Story (Encore)

B2Upper-intermediateOctober 5, 202620 min
  • Science

When Mindy, Guy Raz, and the crew head out for a peaceful camping trip in the South Carolina wilderness, they expect campfires, marshmallows, and maybe a few spooky stories. But when a mysterious glowing orb appears floating in the darkness, everyone starts wondering: Is it a... ghost?! In this episode about earthquake lights, geology, and the surprising science beneath our feet, the crew sets off on a nighttime adventure to uncover the truth behind one of nature’s most mysterious glowing phenomena! Listen and discover how rare “earthquake lights” may form when tiny movements in the Earth cause...

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Hey, Wowser fans, Mini here. And before we start the show, are you a kid who wows? Of course you are. Well, listen up because I am searching

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for the perfect wow kid to join me as a guest on an upcoming episode of two What's in a Wow? People Who Wow! edition.

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Together, we'll play three rounds of my Getting to Know You game show. And along the way, we'll get to know all about you, your hidden talents, your hobbies, your funniest stories.

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