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The UnBelievable with Dan Aykroyd

Did you know that a brown bear became a war hero for the Allies during WWII? Or that a flying lawnmower once killed a spectator at a football game? What about the story of the 19th century doctor who ate vomit to understand how yellow fever is transmitted?

If you haven't, then brace yourself for The UnBelievable with Dan Aykroyd.

Each hour-long episode will open up our cabinet of curiosities to reveal the strangest-but-true stories in human history, brought to life through dynamic recreation, compelling graphics, and arresting archival. These seemingly tall tales all actually happened, and our cast of experts dives into the historical record to tell you how and why.

It's a bizarro barrage of people, places and events that prove just how weird our world can be.

Show Info

Network: United States History (2023 - now)
Schedule: Fridays at 21:00 (60 min)
Status: Running
Show Type: Documentary
Genres: MysteryHistorySupernatural
Episodes ordered: 20 episodes

Official site: www.history.com

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Previous Episode

Curious Crimes

Episode 2x20; May 30, 2025

Stealing grandma's purse, your run-of-the-mill bank robbery, or hijacking a car all seem like child's play when it comes to history's most bizarre crimes. A robber successfully snatching Einstein's brain? A thief who makes out with hundreds of dollar

Previous Episodes

Episode NameAirdateTrailer
2x20: Curious CrimesMay 30, 2025
2x19: Strange AfflictionsMay 23, 2025
2x18: Odd DwellingsMay 16, 2025
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