Louvre Museum Heist: How & Why It Happened, Plus NASA Launches 3I/ATLAS Probe

There was a heist at the Louvre, and NASA launched a probe to investigate 3I/ATLAS. Hear all about it on this Edge of Wonder Live with Ben and Rob.

In what sounds like a scene straight out of a movie, robbers using a truck, a crane, an angle grinder, and a hammer—but no guns—in broad daylight, in the busiest part of Paris, and in under seven minutes, pulled off one of the most daring and expensive heists in history.

The question is: How did they pull this off? Many former thieves have weighed in on how the culprits escaped, how the heist was planned, and where they might have gone next. However, some experts believe the thievery was commissioned by someone with power and influence. Join Ben Chasteen and Rob Counts for a breakdown of the heist, along with some of the “greatest” heists in history.

In other news, NASA quietly launched a defense probe to protect Earth from 3I/ATLAS, despite claiming they were unable to take clear photos. Why did they do this so secretly? What are they trying to protect us from? What do they know that they aren’t telling us?

Also on the show, tune in for the weekly Bendela Effect and Metaphysical Minute segments. Exclusively on Rise.TV during the “Dig Deep” Live Q&A segment, ask Ben and Rob your questions directly.

Live Q&A: “Is 3I/ATLAS responsible for effects on humans as it gets closer?” “Was the Paris jewelry heist conducted for a single billionaire collector, or will the pieces be broken down and sold as precious jewels and metals?” “Did AI help the thieves with their heist?” “If you were going to steal an artifact or art piece, which one would it be?” “If you could teleport, do you think you’d remain 100% honest and disciplined enough to use the ability only for good?” “Why would you want to steal a piece of art you can’t hang on your wall for display rather than a diamond or money?” And more!

Finally, in the fan-favorite Top 10 Weirder News of the Week, hear hilarious and bizarre stories, such as:

10. A skateboarding pig earned a Guinness World Record.

9. An unemployed man exploited a food delivery platform to eat 1,000 free meals over two years.

8. A burning mystery object was under investigation after being discovered in Australia.

7. A jewelry store owner had a 2-carat diamond embedded into his artificial eye.

6. A mysterious spot in Earth’s magnetic field is reportedly growing rapidly.

5. A cow was found wandering in a busy road in front of a Texas gas station.

4. A giant fish tank exploded at a Chinese restaurant, sending fish swimming through the dining room.

3. A husband was forced to compensate his ex-wife for saving her number as something unflattering in his phone.

2. A husband and wife look so similar, they often get mistaken for identical twins.

1. A replica image of Jesus allegedly produces “miracle” myrrh.

And as always, we’ll see you out… on the edge!