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Did You Know?
Eric Thompson
27 episodes
6 days ago

Welcome to Did You Know?, the podcast that uncovers remarkable, lesser-known stories that challenge what we think we know.


DISCLAIMER: Some elements of this podcast may include AI-generated content, such as cover thumbnail images, show descriptions and some background audio.


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Welcome to Did You Know?, the podcast that uncovers remarkable, lesser-known stories that challenge what we think we know.


DISCLAIMER: Some elements of this podcast may include AI-generated content, such as cover thumbnail images, show descriptions and some background audio.


Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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History
Education,
Science
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“The Train That Vanished into the Desert”
Did You Know?
31 minutes
1 week ago
“The Train That Vanished into the Desert”
Segment 1 — “The Day the Train Disappeared” (0:00–9:00) The opening hook. We begin in the early 1900s — a freight train crossing the unforgiving deserts of the American Southwest. The train vanishes somewhere between two remote waypoints — no wreckage, no survivors, no explanation. Introduce the legend that grew from it — whispered by railroad men and desert travelers alike: “The desert took it.” Segment 2 — “Steel and Sand” (9:00–18:00) Backtrack to the age of railroads — the expansion of the Santa Fe and Southern Pacific lines through deadly terrain. Explore the brutal conditions of desert construction, the mirages, sandstorms, and ghost towns left behind. Introduce the missing train’s route — its cargo, its crew, and the storm that set events in motion. Segment 3 — “Buried in Time” (18:00–27:00) Decades pass. Treasure hunters, geologists, and historians search for clues. A series of eerie findings emerge: a telegraph pole half-buried in sand, pieces of rusted track appearing after flash floods, and Native legends warning of a “sleeping iron serpent” beneath the dunes. Scientific analysis reveals how desert wind can move entire landscapes — enough to erase a train. Segment 4 — “The Rest of the Story” (27:00–40:00) Modern discovery — satellite scans in the late 20th century finally detect what appears to be a buried freight line near the dunes of the Imperial Valley. It’s excavated — twisted steel, melted glass, and an engine number matching the one lost in 1904. But the mystery deepens — the desert didn’t just cover it, it preserved it. Reflection: nature reclaims everything man builds, but sometimes, she gives it back. Close with the poetic line: “And now… you know the rest of the story.” See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Did You Know?

Welcome to Did You Know?, the podcast that uncovers remarkable, lesser-known stories that challenge what we think we know.


DISCLAIMER: Some elements of this podcast may include AI-generated content, such as cover thumbnail images, show descriptions and some background audio.


Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.