Debunking the Myth: Amelia Earhart and the Giant Crabs.

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Debunking the Myth: Amelia Earhart and the Giant Crabs.
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The mystery of what happened to Amelia Earhart has been a topic of speculation for decades. One theory that has gained popularity in recent years is that she was eaten by giant coconut crabs after crashing on Nikumaroro. Researchers from TIGHAR have performed experiments using pig carcasses to see if the crabs would scatter human remains, which may explain why only 13 bones were found in 1940. However, despite several attempts to solve the mystery, nothing conclusive has been discovered.

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