The UnBelievable with Dan Aykroyd Season 3, Episode 16: Unlikely Heroes

Strange Sightings

They say seeing is believing but these sightings will make you question everything. From stone-throwing jungle apes to swarms of sinister clowns stalking the suburbs, to skies raining down murderous birds, these are the strange encounters that leave the experts scratching their heads.

40 min

Freak Accidents

Accidents happen all the time, but every so often, a few defy logic and leave the world stunned.

41 min

Shocking Missions

History is full of legendary missions--but some are so bizarre, they sound like fiction.

41 min

Astonishing Feats

History is full of people pushing the limits, but some are more astonishing than others.

41 min

Man vs. Nature

Mother Nature may be breathtaking—but she doesn't always play nice.

41 min

Outlandish Ideas

When the world throws a bizarre problem your way… sometimes the solution is even more ridiculous.

41 min

Dodging Death

A brush with death is terrifying enough—but these stories take survival to the extreme.

40 min

Unusual Pastimes

The stories of history's most unusual pastimes, some fascinating, some dangerous, but each of them completely unbelievable.

41 min

Strangest Places

The world is full of strange and mind-bending places, but some take the cake

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Wildest Weapons

Weapons rank among humanity's most powerful—and wildest—inventions.

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Spectacular Cons

History is full of miracle cures, far-fetched products, and astonishing feats, but not all of them are legitimate. A miracle snake oil that cures all? A piece of the Brooklyn Bridge for sale? A marathon-winner who crosses the finish line without hardly breaking a sweat? These are the stories of some of history's most spectacular cons, each deception more unbelievable than the last.

41 min

Strange Machines

From the kitchen to the battlefield, some machines are just too strange to believe. Like an appliance that runs on pup power. Or a mouse trap so deadly, you need a permit to own one.

41 min

Unimaginable Disasters

When we think of disasters, we picture hurricanes, earthquakes, or floods. But some catastrophes defy even our wildest expectations.

41 min

Out of this World

This episode dives into the unbelievable stories that challenge what we think we know about our place in the universe.

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When Darkness Falls

When the sun sets, strange things come alive. Imagine a full-scale war waged against thousands of invading frogs, an artist who only paints while sleepwalking, and battlefield wounds that literally glow in the dark. These bizarre and unbelievable moments all have one thing in common--they happen only when darkness falls.

41 min

Odd Origins

Uncover the wild beginnings behind everyday objects, legendary figures, and even the sayings we use every day.

40 min

Most Astonishing Creatures

Some of Earth’s most remarkable creatures push the limits of belief — from a headless chicken who toured the nation, to a goat who tipped the scales of war, to dolphins drafted into Cold War espionage.

42 min

Maddest Minds

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