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'Hobbits' Were Once Real, But Modern Humans Wiped Them Out

2/25/2026
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Our life is full of mysteries and wonders. Unusual natural phenomena, unique places, mysterious creatures. There's a place in Indonesia that hides real hobbits. In 2003 researchers investigating mountain caves on the Indonesian island of Flores discovered unusual fossils. Those could belong to tiny, human-like creatures. Those Hobbits were just over four feet tall... How did they end up there and who else was on that mysterious island? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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