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BONUS: Mastodon teeth, Nic Cage's sinkhole, the 'Paul is Dead' rumor, Target surveillance and dark matter mysteries

BONUS: Mastodon teeth, Nic Cage's sinkhole, the 'Paul is Dead' rumor, Target surveillance and dark matter mysteries

Author: Audacy September 12, 2026 Duration: 21:29
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This week’s stories take us from Ice Age-era California to the mysteries of the dark matter that appears to hold our very universe together. You’ll hear about huge mastodon teeth found sitting in a creek, a sinkhole in front of actor Nicolas Cage’s Malibu home, and a discussion of the “Paul is Dead” conspiracy theory, We’ll als0 learn about how Target has been tracking shoppers using its carts and we’ll hear from a scientist about new research that might reveal some of the secrets hidden in dark matter. Featuring audio from KCBS Radio in the Bay Area, KNX News in Los Angeles, WWJ Newsradio in Detroit, Paranormal 360 out of WCCO News Talk in the Twin Cities and the Dana & Parks Show out of KMBZ in Kansas City.

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