Look Down! The Creepy "Jupiter" Message Hidden in America’s Asphalt

Have you ever noticed a strange, cryptic message embedded in the street while crossing the road? In this episode of Weird Americana, we investigate the Toynbee Tiles—mysterious linoleum plaques found in the asphalt of major U.S. cities like Philadelphia, New York City, and Chicago. Each tile carries the same bizarre command: "TOYNBEE IDEA / IN MOVIE 2001 / RESURRECT DEAD / ON PLANET JUPITER." Who is the mysterious "tiler" behind these hundred-plus installations? Is it a lone artist, a cult, or a secret message for the future? We dive into the urban legends, the connection to filmmaker Stanley Kubrick, and the decades-long hunt for the person turning American intersections into a bizarre puzzle.