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Waiting For The Miracle

Scott travels to Medjugorje, Bosnia to investigate reports of sun miracles, witnesses one himself with his wife, and develops a naturalistic explanation involving afterimages and atmospheric conditions that explains both the Medjugorje and Fatima phenomena.

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Jun 18, 2026 13,141 words 562 likes 354 comments Listen · 72 min Read Read
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The Fatima Sun Miracle: Much More Than You Wanted To Know

A detailed investigation of the Sun Miracle of Fatima in 1917, where 70,000 people witnessed the sun appear to spin, change colors, and fall to earth, analyzing witness testimonies, skeptical explanations, and similar phenomena at other Marian apparition sites.

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Oct 1, 2025 32,949 words 694 likes 753 comments Listen · 186 min Read Read
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