Season 8 Episode 20: I Wake Up Dreaming

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In 1977, farmer Huang Yanqiu is said to have vanished from his village in China's Hebei province only to reappear after a baffling journey across China that defies explanation.  Join us as we unravel this mysterious tale—one marked by inexplicable detainment, shadowy figures, and an alleged experience that challenges the limits of reality. Written by Diane Hope and Richard MacLean Smith Find us at youtube.com/@unexplainedpod, tiktok.com/@unexplainedpodcast, twitter @unexplainedpod, facebook.com/unexplainedpodcast or www.unexplainedpodcast.com for more info. Thank you for listening.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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