Destination Truth (2011) (edit title/settings)

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Characters/People edit see section history

• Josh Gates: The host of Destination Truth.
• Neil Mandt: Lovably high maintenance friend of Josh Gates. Gave Josh the opening to host Destination Truth.
• Casey: Add a description of this character.
• Carter
• Brad
• Jon
• Evan
• Bigfoot
• Joe Rohde: One of the biggest reasons there is an Animal Kingdom at Disney. Also designed the Yeti roller coaster in the park.
• Steve
• Lucas
• Gupta
• Mr. Chu
• Eric
• Colin
• Araceli
• Hawass
• Yuri: The Destination Truth guide when they visited Chernobyl.

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• “The frequent question of whether the creatures we look for are real is also frustrating, since I've come to believe it misses the point. The salient fact is that the stories about the creatures are real. Many of them are the continuations of oral traditions stretching back thousands of years. Between the lines of these legends is a code, a subtle language that informs us about beliefs, values, and the social psychology of a group of people. And in some cases, yes, they just might point us toward an undiscovered creature or a legitimate phenomenon.”

• “I'm often asked if I think that the people we interview are crazy. Almost universally, I do not. Are there crazy people out there associated with the types of stories we investigate? Sure, although most of them don't know they're crazy. You think Norman Bates knew he was crazy? No, of course not. He just cleaned up that shower, put on his mother's nightgown, and made himself a pot roast. I've learned that's it's best not to engage with people who peddle conspiracy theories, hawk Chupacabra key chains, or believe that Invasion of the Body Snatchers is an allegory for immigration reform. Instead, we stick to earnest accounts and try to tell people's stories fairly, with humor and enthusiasm.”

• “Many people aren't aware that there was once a North American camel, which went extinct. Take that as a lesson, modern camel: we can survive without you, and you should really check your attitude.”

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• “The true secret to seeking the unknown is in the looking, not the finding. The journey is what matters.”

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• Travel does not exist without home. They are inseparably married. If we never return to the place we started, we would just be wandering, lost. Home is a reflecting surface, a place to measure our growth and enrich us after being infused with the outside world. More than anything, though, it’s a safe haven.

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• When we can stand in the solitary presence of something magnificent, the obligation of sharing the experience evaporates, and we are free to truly be a part of it. Though we are insignificant in comparison, rarely in these moments do we feel overwhelmed. It’s not about power. Whatever energy makes up this awe-inspiring world is the same stuff that courses inside all of us. These are the moments that reconnect us to our innate dignity.

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• Because if there’s one thing that people around the world can get behind, it’s feeling superior to Americans. Especially people who speak French. Oh, they love it.

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• As travelers, it is our responsibility to adapt, otherwise we miss the whole point: the opportunity to gain a new perspective.

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• Never travel with people you aren’t willing to depend on. Remember that.

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• It forces us to face an uncomfortable truth: that we are all simply ghosts in waiting.

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• Everything is easy until it isn’t. It’s a philosophy that has served me well. Never underestimate any situation while traveling. At any moment, even a gentle slope can collapse. It’s best to be ready for it.

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• Travel is also Newtonian: it has a sort of momentum. Unless interrupted by crying babies, work obligations, or an empty bank account, it wants to remain in motion.

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Setting & Locations edit see section history

• Egypt
• Malaysia
• Channel
• Cairo
• Africa
• Los Angeles
• Amazon
• Hollywood
• Kilimanjaro
• Kathmandu
• Papua New Guinea
• United States
• Southeast Asia
• Mexico
• Png
• Pacific
• Europe
• Animal Kingdom
• Rabaul
• Argentina
• Tutankhamun
• Lukla
• Iceland
• England
• Singapore
• Tijuana
• Australia
• Johor Bahru
• Caribbean
• Kiev

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Authors & Contributors edit see section history

1. Josh Gates (Author)

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• Dewey: 001

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Subjects edit see section history

• Books › Travel › Specialty Travel › Adventure
• Books › Religion & Spirituality › Occult › Unexplained Mysteries
• Books › Religion & Spirituality › Occult › Supernatural

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