What if one of America’s most unlikely allies helped win World War II… from the shadows?

In this episode, we dive into the strange-but-true story of the U.S. government teaming up with the American Mafia during WWII. From protecting New York’s docks against sabotage to leveraging mob connections in Sicily ahead of the Allied invasion, we explore how notorious crime bosses like Lucky Luciano became part of a secret wartime strategy.

Was this underworld alliance a decisive factor in the Allied victory—or just a convenient myth born from wartime desperation? And what were the long-term consequences of making deals with organized crime?

Join us as we unpack the facts, the theories, and the lingering mysteries behind one of the most unexpected partnerships in American history. 🕵️‍♂️

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What a year! Thanks for joining us and being a part of the Mystery Lounge Community.

Join us as we look back at some of the highlights and look forward to the new year.

We'd love to hear from you? Have a mystery you want discussed? Have an alternate theory from a previous episode?

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On Christmas Eve, 1914, something extraordinary happened. Along the frozen trenches of the Western Front, enemies laid down their weapons, sang carols across no man’s land, exchanged gifts, and—according to some accounts—even played a game of soccer.

In this episode, we explore the mystery of the WWI Christmas Truce: How did a spontaneous ceasefire break out without orders? How widespread was it really? And why did it terrify military leaders on both sides? Through letters from soldiers and firsthand accounts we examine a moment when shared humanity briefly interrupted the machinery of war—and why it never happened again.

Then, Riley gathers everyone around the fireplace for a Christmas Classic: The Wolf Truce 🎄

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For over two centuries, a small island off the coast of Nova Scotia has drawn treasure hunters, engineers, and conspiracy theorists into one of history’s most enduring puzzles.

In this episode, we dive into The Mystery of Oak Island—from the discovery of the infamous Money Pit in 1795 to the elaborate tunnels, flood traps, and strange artifacts that have kept searchers coming back generation after generation. Was it pirate treasure? A secret Templar cache? Geologic ?

We unpack the real history, the wild theories, the modern excavations, and why Oak Island continues to captivate the world—despite costing millions, claiming lives, and never quite giving up its secrets.

Join us in the lounge to get to the bottom of this one. 🏴‍☠️

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Welcome in to the lounge!

Today's episode is mysteries in the headlines. We grab headlines from around the world and get each other's reactions.

First, we get an update on MH370. The search continues and a brand new search area is being scanned by a group called Ocean Infinity. Is there new evidence that is bringing this exploration on?

Second, we visit prehistoric times and Riley steps into the marshlands. We play audio of what researchers think a T-Rex actually sounded like. (Shout out to the Youtube Channel: Dinosaur Discovery for the video/audio source)

Finally, Riley brings the lounge to Germany where QR codes have been oddly showing up in cemeteries.

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🎨 This week, we’re stepping into the halls of the world’s most famous museum—but not for the art. In one of the boldest crimes of the decade, a group of four people pulled off a heist inside the Louvre, slipping past security and vanishing with priceless artifacts totaling an estimated $102 Million. How did they pull it off? What did they take?

Join us as we break down the timeline of the heist, uncover the clues left behind, and explore how a heist could be pulled off, during daylight, at the most visited museum in the world.

Also, hear how Riley would have reacted if he was there on the day of the heist.

Grab your magnifying glass and join us in the lounge.

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For decades, this picturesque stone bridge in Scotland has been shrouded in mystery. The story goes, dogs—perfectly healthy, happy dogs—have leapt from it in baffling numbers. But why? Is there something in the landscape that draws them? A strange scent? Or should we question the narrative?

Join us as we dig into the history, the strange theories that have emerged over the years, scientific explanations that may—or may not—hold water, likelihood of the statistics. From Victorian architecture to Scottish history, we uncover what might really be happening at Overtoun Bridge.

Grab a seat in the lounge and get ready for a bizzare one.

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In this episode of The Mystery Lounge, we dive into one of the most controversial stories of the digital age: the rise of WikiLeaks.

We explore how Julian Assange and his team built a system designed to expose hidden truths—and the chain reaction that followed when classified military logs, diplomatic cables, and covert operations hit the open internet. From mysterious sources and encrypted servers to international manhunts and claustrophobic embassy hideouts, we're diving into the story of Wikileaks

Who decides what should stay secret? Can radical transparency go too far? And how did one website become the center of a geopolitical storm?

Settle into the Lounge and join us as we untangle the web of WikiLeaks.

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