By Tim Binnall
The history of dinosaurs, past lives, and the incredible career of musician Smokey Robinson were among the fascinating realms explored this past week on Coast to Coast AM. And, here at the C2C website, we told you about the demise of the Georgia Guidestones, ghostly happenings in a pair of schools, and a goat in Pakistan that boasts 21-inch-long ears. Check out our round-up of highlights from the past week ... In Coast You Missed It.
It has long been speculated that one's current incarnation is merely a single link in a long chain of lives an individual soul may lead over time. On Monday night's program, author Michael Goddart delved into this tantalizing concept and shared insights from his journey to uncover his past lives. Claiming to have recollections from a staggering 88 previous incarnations, he mused that there appears to be a trajectory wherein each installment sees himself becoming more spiritualized. During his appearance, Goddart detailed some of his past lives, including a recent one wherein he was a British banker living in India and another in which he was part of a monastic order of women living on another planet.
This past week saw a pair of stories centered around eerie paranormal activity involving schools, beginning with a dormitory in India wherein five separate students reported encountering a ghostly figure roaming the halls. The sightings, which caused the pupils to become sick with panic, ultimately led to a mass exodus at the building as all of its residents and staff decided that they would rather move than deal with the spooky interloper. Then, in Zimbabwe, a weird whodunit unfolded when a prophetess enlisted to stop a series of suspected goblin attacks at a school wound up revealing that the true culprit was the ghost of a former teacher who had been unable to cross over to the 'other side.'
The rise and fall of the dinosaurs was explored on Tuesday night's program as paleontologist Steve Brusatte revisited their fascinating history. He explained that origins of these iconic creatures can be traced back to around 225 million years ago, when all of the planet's land was amassed into one single supercontinent known as Pangea. Following a monstrous asteroid strike approximately 66 million years ago, the dinosaurs time on Earth dwindled rather quickly as they could not survive the fallout from the catastrophic event. However, Brusatte mused, this change in the ecosystem allowed for previously suppressed mammal species to thrive and, in turn, eventually gave rise to humans.
An adorable baby goat in Pakistan garnered worldwide headlines this past week by way of its enormous ears, which measure a whopping 21 inches in length. Since being born last month, the jaw-dropping creature, dubbed Simba, has become something of a sensation in its home country and his proud owner has even tried to get Guinness World Records to declare him the 'longest-eared goat.' However, Simba's unique condition has proven to be both a blessing and a curse as the animal requires a special harness to keep its prodigious appendages from tripping him when he moves. and his owner also fears that the animal might be targeted by rival goat breeders who are jealous of the creature's growing fame.
Legendary musician Smokey Robinson was in the spotlight on Wednesday night's program as the acclaimed singer-songwriter joined George Noory in the C2C studio for a conversation about his colorful life and prodigious career. Explaining the nickname 'Smokey Joe' came about due to his childhood love of cowboy films, he recounted how his early singing career began in Detroit, where he became good friends with Aretha Franklin. Robinson also recalled meeting producer Berry Gordy before he formed his iconic label Motown Records, the evolution of some of his most famous songs, and the vast array of stars he worked with over his incredible career.
Easily the most astounding story of the week occurred in the early morning hours on Wednesday when an explosion rocked the infamous Georgia Guidestones and shattered one of the controversial monument's pillars. Thought by some to be a proverbial call to action by the New World Order, the 42-year-old piece had been targeted by vandals in the past, but this particular attack proved to be its undoing as the mysterious blast left the monument structurally unstable and authorities ultimately opted to demolish the entire thing. As one might imagine, police are pursuing the perpetrators and, if convicted, the individuals behind the bombing could face a staggering 20 years in prison for the shocking act of destruction.
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