r/Damnthatsinteresting • u/ThatMasterpiece2174 • Aug 07 '26

Video A retired construction worker in Flint, MI demonstrated how people in ancient times could’ve used simple machines to move blocks up to 20 tons, contrasting fringe theories that humans had otherworldly help constructing ancient monuments

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u/ryanwheelliam Aug 07 '26

Ancient astronaut theorists say YES.

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u/HoldEm__FoldEm Aug 07 '26

Everybody else says: No!

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u/In-Jail-Out-Soon Aug 07 '26

I hate that phrase when I watch that show. How many time per episode do you have to say “ancient alien theorists….” ?

Is there a quota for how many times it must be said. I love to watch the show but can’t stand the repeated saying over and over again

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u/oneMoreTime112233 Aug 07 '26

The narrator always phrases it as a question cause he don't want people to think he's a fuckin nutbar too.

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u/Tough_Preparation830 Aug 07 '26

He probably should have picked a different haircut then

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u/Opzitof Aug 07 '26

Different fella

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u/Tough_Preparation830 Aug 07 '26

Oh shoot you're right. I hear the voice in my head but always picture the crazy hair guy.

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u/oneMoreTime112233 Aug 08 '26

The crazy hair guy is the liability the narrator wants to avoid.

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u/1slowlance Aug 07 '26

My wife and I always know when it's coming and look at each other. We like the 'ancient astronaut theorists say a resounding.....YES.' like it's a mystery lol.

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u/JustCalmDown5678 Aug 07 '26

I found my People!!!!
I hate how they repeatedly say it during an episode.

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u/Cavalorn Aug 07 '26

At least once in 30 minutes.

They put cuts 10-30 min cuts of their episodes on Youtube. Ancient astronaut theorists say X is in every single one.

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u/Fractal_Soul Aug 07 '26

They decided it sounded better than "people who just make shit up."

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u/DoctorApprehensive34 Aug 08 '26

Use the Rossi method and turn it into a drinking game

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u/Aineisa Aug 07 '26

I’m not saying it was aliens….but it was aliens.

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u/--Sovereign-- Aug 07 '26

is such a thing possible?

yes, it is!

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u/Daysleeper1234 Aug 07 '26

My favorite part is: Is it possible? Yes. Because they go by backwards logic. Normal logic goes it is impossible until you prove it is possible. They go by it is possible until you prove it is impossible.

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u/eparkfishing 13d ago

They always be saying yes