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Dipping comes in episodes separated by years of quiet, with no strict period.

Dipping comes in episodes separated by years of quiet, with no strict period.

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Where it stands

Most likelyIts tests partly supported it: one piece of evidence for, none against. It needs two reviews to be accepted.

What it predicts

  • Further dip episodes in coming years at irregular intervals.

What would rule it out

  • A decade or more of continuous monitoring with no dips, or a strict period.

Evidence 1 for · none against

The questions it answers

Most likelyDipping comes in episodes separated by years of quiet, with no strict period

Cite it

Mysteries Department. (2026). Dipping comes in episodes separated by years of quiet, with no strict period. [Answer ANS0D8E7JEC0TJR]. https://mysteriesdept.com/r/ANS0D8E7JEC0TJR
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