Mysteries at the Museum S00E79 · Unbelievable Inventions

Air date: 2018-08-30 1h 0m

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Don Wildman investigates an underwater breathing machine, an out-of-this-world fabric fastener and a musical invention that struck a major chord.

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  1. 1 1. Unsolved Cases Special2012-02-28 · 1h 0mDon reexamines unsolved cases including the legend of Bigfoot, America's largest art heist and an escape from Alcatraz.
  2. 2 2. Best Of Special2012-03-06 · 1h 0mDon Wildman takes a look back at the best of Mysteries at the Museum. Whether it's the ill-fated Apollo 13 space mission, the discovery of a mysterious stone giant, or one of the m
  3. 3 3. Most Extreme Special2012-03-13 · 1h 0mDon Wildman revisits some of the most extreme stories from the first two seasons. Included: a deadly avalanche.
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  6. 7 7. Freakiest2012-09-11 · 1h 0mDon explores the freakiest mysteries—from the plaster cast of Siamese twins, Cheng and Eng at the Mutter Museum in Philadelphia to one of the most startling exhibits at the Detroit
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  13. 14 14. Creepiest2013-04-25 · 1h 0mDon Wildman examines the creepiest tales from Mysteries at the Museum. He revisits a copper cross that loomed over a hospital during a shocking exorcism, an antique brass bell worn
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