The Great Big Yarn of Mel's Hole

In this episode of Stuff You Should Know, Josh and Chuck delve into the strange and perplexing story of Mel's Hole, a supposed bottomless pit in Washington State, as told on the radio show Coast to Coast AM. They recount Mel Waters's claims about the hole's unusual properties, including its inability to fill up, a black beam emanating from it, and a silent gun found nearby that seemingly acted as a time-travel device. The hosts also discuss the government's alleged interest in the hole, Mel's subsequent relocation to Australia, and the even stranger tale of a second hole in Nevada with heat-generating metal and a tumorous sheep containing a human-eyed fetal seal. Despite the outlandish nature of the story, Josh and Chuck analyze its appeal and the real-world reactions it provoked, ultimately concluding it's likely a well-spun yarn.