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Step into haunted folklore with host Robert Barber as he unravels the bizarre legend of Mel’s Hole—one of Washington State’s most chilling urban myths.

In this episode, we introduce the story of a bottomless pit that has defied explanation for decades. First made famous on late-night radio, Mel’s Hole is said to swallow objects without a sound, attract government surveillance, and shimmer with otherworldly power.

Is it a hoax? A cover-up? Or a legend that reveals something deeper about our fear of the unknown?

You’ll hear:

• The original call that launched the legend
• Eyewitness claims and bizarre anomalies
• Reflections on why some stories linger—true or not

Mentioned in this episode:

• Coast to Coast AM (Art Bell archives)
• Ellensburg, Washington folklore
• Bottomless pit myths in American paranormal culture

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State of the Unknown is a documentary-style podcast mapping the haunted highways, hidden legends, and supernatural stories tucked into the corners of America’s 50 states.

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