Stuff You Should Know Selects: What was the Philadelphia Experiment?
Mar 27, 2021
Dive into the enigmatic world of the Philadelphia Experiment, a tale of a WWII naval ship that supposedly vanished under bizarre circumstances. Explore the blend of personal anecdotes, cultural implications, and conspiracy theories surrounding this enduring myth. Discover the strange journey of the USS Eldridge and its connection to UFO narratives, while playful skepticism reigns. As the hosts dissect its dubious history, they emphasize the fine line between fact and fiction, all while maintaining a humorous and engaging tone.
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Navy Researchers' Visit
- Navy researchers visited Jessup with an annotated copy of his UFO book.
- The annotations, seemingly by Allende, further fueled Jessup's interest in the experiment.
Eldridge's Location
- The USS Eldridge was not in Philadelphia during the supposed experiment.
- It was actually in Brooklyn, according to ship logs and later accounts.
Dudgeon's Explanation
- Edward Dudgeon, an electrician, claimed to explain the Philadelphia Experiment.
- He attributed it to degaussing, a process to demagnetize ships.