Episodes
Why the World's Biggest Aquarium Broke
January 16, 2024
The world's largest aquarium broke. This is the story.
The Dirty Business Behind Caffeine
January 28, 2024
Coffee, soft drinks, energy drinks - countless drinks contain caffeine. But why actually? And what does caffeine do to us?
What Faking Cancer Looks Like
February 4, 2024
This video is largely based on the "Believe in Magic" podcast by the BBC.
Why Europe Has No Hollywood
February 11, 2024
... At Making Money. They are great, calm down. But today Hollywood clearly dominates the medium. Once upon a time Europe was pioneering in film. What happened?
Why German Sounds So Aggressive
February 23, 2024
German sounds harsh and aggressive. Why?
/stol/: The Worst Place on the Internet
March 6, 2024
In 2014 one of the biggest leaks of all time happened. This is the story of r/TheFappening.
The Kids Who Hacked The CIA
March 17, 2024
This is the story of the kids who Hacked the CIA.
Hitler's Insane Train
March 31, 2024
This is the story of the Breitspurbahn.
The Biggest Fraud on TV
April 9, 2024
The story of a gang that systematically exploited a quiz show.
The Hunt for Ted Bundy
April 19, 2024
This is the story of how they caught Ted Bundy.
How Communists Made Unbreakable Glass
April 30, 2024
This is the story of how communists made nearly unbreakable glass. Why is not everywhere today? Or is it?
The Bizarre World of North Korean Influencers
May 6, 2024
There are more and more North Korean influencers appearing on the internet. What's behind it?
The Evil Design of Mercedes Tower
May 23, 2024
In the heart of Dubai, there’s a new hypertower under development...
Trump's Favorite Prison
May 31, 2024
The world's toughest and largest prison is located in El Salvador. It tells the story of a country that might have sacrificed its democracy in a fight against gangs.
How a CIA Base Works
June 9, 2024
How do CIA bases operate on foreign soil? Where are they concealed? What occurs inside them?
The Hunt for Europe's Most Wanted Criminal
June 24, 2024
The story of the hunt for Europe's Most Wanted Criminal.
Inside China‘s Torture Camps for Teens
July 3, 2024
In China there is a special place for kids with behavioral problems. Each with their own, ever more cruel practices to force teenagers into obedience…
The Weirdest Hoax on the Internet
July 14, 2024
What started as a harmless joke by two students, became one of the biggest hoaxes on the internet.
Mapping the Trump Shooting
July 16, 2024
We mapped and animated the Trump assassination attempt. Events are still unfolding.
The Plans to Assassinate Hitler
July 21, 2024
This is a video about the craziest plans to assassinate Hitler.
The $2.1 Billion McDonald's Machine
July 30, 2024
McDonald's uses Self Order Terminals in almost all of their restaurants now. Turns out these terminals are likely making them a lot of money.
The Game That Stole $130,000,000
August 8, 2024
This is the unknown story of a video game that turned out to be a massive scam.
How the CIA Stole a Russian Submarine
August 14, 2024
During the cold war the CIA stole a Russian submarine..
The McDonald's Monopoly Scam
September 1, 2024
What if the famous McDonald's Monopoly game ... was rigged?
Is Wikipedia Secretly Rich?
September 8, 2024
Wikipedia frequently asks for donations. But does the site actually need the money?
The Worst Hotel in Las Vegas
September 15, 2024
The Kids Who Hacked Xbox
September 23, 2024
A group of teenagers hacked the world’s biggest game developers over the course of several years. This is their story.
Inside Japan’s Secret Torture Lab
September 30, 2024
This is the story of Unit 731.
How a Hacker Saved the Internet
October 6, 2024
A group of hackers tried to gain access to millions of servers around the world - a master key to most of the internet. Last minute a software developer thwarted their plans.
The ancient computer that simply shouldn't exist
October 15, 2024
An ancient machine found in a shipwreck stuns the modern world. What was the mysterious device used for? How can it be so advanced?
A New Ocean Is Forming in Africa
October 25, 2024
Africa is splitting apart, and a new ocean is forming. We traveled there to witness it firsthand.
What will Trump’s second term look like?
November 1, 2024
US elections are on November 5th. What happens if Donald Trump wins?
Why German Cities Look Ugly
November 10, 2024
Why do German cities look so ugly?
The CIA's Scariest Weapon
November 17, 2024
This is the CIA's scariest weapon.
What Was on Bin Laden's Hard Drive?
November 24, 2024
What was on the hard drive of Osama Bin Laden?
Europe's Strangest Unsolved Crime
December 1, 2024
This is the mysterious case of Oury Jalloh.
ANØM: The Most Genius FBI Operation
December 8, 2024
This is the story of the most genius FBI operation.
The CIA mission that hacked Iran’s Nuclear Program
December 22, 2024
This is the story of Stuxnet.
South Korea Is a Dystopia
December 30, 2024
Powerful families control much of the South Korean Economy. At what cost?
