Glitch in Reality & Ghost in the Family Tree
Summary
This episode features a listener’s harrowing story of accidentally crossing into Canada and facing arrest threats for undeclared weapons. The hosts then explore motion blindness, a rare condition where the brain fails to perceive movement despite intact vision. Finally, they detail how DNA testing solved the 50-year-old "Lady of the Dunes" murder mystery, identifying the victim as the biological mother of a man searching for his roots.
Topics discussed
Sponsors: Toyota and StreetEasy
Accidental border crossing and weapon confiscation
Motion blindness and the case of patient L.M.
Sponsors: Quince and Toyota
General Santa Anna's military burial for his leg
Sponsors: Toyota and Comcast Business
The Lady of the Dunes: DNA solves 50-year mystery
Outro and request for reviews
Sponsors: USAA and Ro
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