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“The Giant of Kandahar: Myth, Mystery, or Military Cover-Up?" Plus More True Terrors! #WeirdDarkness

2024/12/7
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关于在阿富汗坎大哈发现巨人的故事,讲述了美国特种部队在2002年射杀了一名12-15英尺高、重1100磅的巨人的事件。该巨人据称拥有红色的头发和六根手指。目击者声称,他们在寻找失踪的巡逻队时发现了这个巨人,巨人用一把巨大的刀杀死了其中一名士兵。美国国防部否认了这一事件,并指出2002年在坎大哈牺牲的唯一一名名为丹或丹尼尔的士兵死于一次意外事故。尽管缺乏官方证据,但这一故事仍在阴谋论者和怪物爱好者中引发了广泛的讨论。故事的细节,包括巨人的体型、武器、气味以及军队处理巨人的方式,都增加了其神秘感。目击者声称,在事件发生后,士兵们被迫签署了保密协议。这一事件的真实性仍然存在争议,但它引发了人们对未解之谜和政府掩盖的兴趣。

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Key Insights

Why did the witness break their silence about the Giant of Kandahar?

The witness broke their silence because they believe people have the right to know what's happening on our planet.

What is the Elephant's Foot of Chernobyl?

The Elephant's Foot is a lava-like mass of radioactive material called corium formed after the Chernobyl disaster in 1986, still highly radioactive today.

How did the Cranmer family react to the strange occurrences in their new home?

The Cranmer family initially felt uneasy and experienced small nuisances like lights turning on by themselves, but soon faced more sinister events such as bent crucifixes and destroyed rosaries.

What is the significance of the Elephant's Foot in the Chernobyl disaster?

The Elephant's Foot represents the extreme danger and long-lasting effects of the Chernobyl disaster, emitting high levels of radiation that can kill within seconds.

How did the Elephant's Foot form?

The Elephant's Foot formed when molten nuclear fuel combined with sand, melted concrete, and uranium, gushing out of the reactor and solidifying in the basement.

What health effects did the liquidators suffer after studying the Elephant's Foot?

Liquidators suffered from cataracts and other illnesses due to their exposure to the high levels of radiation emitted by the Elephant's Foot.

How did the Cranmer family attempt to deal with the demonic presence in their home?

The Cranmer family worked with three priests for two years to bless the house with holy water and expel the demonic presence.

What was the reaction of the U.S. Department of Defense to the Giant of Kandahar story?

The U.S. Department of Defense stated they had no record of the incident and that the only casualty in Kandahar in 2002 named Dan was due to an explosives accident.

What are the long-lasting effects of the Chernobyl disaster on the surrounding area?

The long-lasting effects include health issues for millions of people, the resurgence of wildlife in the 'red forest,' and the continued danger posed by the Elephant's Foot.

How did the witness describe the giant's appearance and behavior?

The witness described the giant as 12 to 15 feet tall, 1,100 pounds, with scarlet-colored hair and six fingers, wielding a huge blade and attacking the squad.

Shownotes Transcript

Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version. https://weirddarkness.com/syndicate)Info on the next LIVE SCREAM event. https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScream)IN THIS EPISODE: Did U.S. Special Forces really shoot dead a 12-foot-tall giant in Kandahar, Afghanistan? How much truth is behind the story – and how does fit into the age-old narrative of soldiers, knights, and heroes battling against and vanquishing giants and monstrous creatures? (The Giant of Kandahar) *** Soon after the Cranmer family moved in to their new home on Brownsville Road, it became clear that they were not alone. (The Demon of Brownsville Road) *** The Elephant's Foot was created after the Chernobyl disaster in 1986 when reactor 4 exploded, releasing a lava-like mass of radioactive material called corium. So radioactive that it’s still dangerous if you try and see it for yourself today. (The Elephant’s Foot of Chernobyl) *** When something horrifying happens, it’s natural to tell others about your experience. But what if, no matter how much you explain it, people simply don’t believe you? We’ll look at numerous stories from people who have true tales that they have a hard time getting even friends and family to take seriously. (Nobody Believes Me)CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Disclaimer and Show Open00:02:27.193 = The Giant of Kandahar00:10:34.092 = Nobody Believes Me00:35:51.315 = The Elephant’s Foot00:43:09.440 = Demon of Brownsville Road00:47:22.249 = Show CloseSOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM THE EPISODE…“The Giant of Kandahar” by Angus Wright for the website, Where I Live: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/3dyfh6rt)“Nobody Believes Me” by Amanda Ashley for Ranker’s Graveyard Shift: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/kxt7ey9k)“The Elephant’s Foot of Chernobyl” by Natasha Ishak for All That’s Interesting: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/ytfh4n57)PHOTO: “Elephant Foot with Photographer” https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/42r22v5e)Weird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library. = = = = =(Over time links seen above may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)= = = = ="I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46= = = = =WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2024, Weird Darkness.= = = = =Originally aired: April 21, 2021CUSTOM LANDING PAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/KandaharGiant