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Get ready to dive back into the weirdest corners of history. “The Unbelievable with Dan Aykroyd” returns Friday, Nov. 7 at 9 p.m. on the History Channel with its third season, uncovering the strangest-but-true stories you’ve never heard. From a World War II bear turned war hero to a flying lawnmower accident that sounds too wild to be real, this season promises another round of mind-bending tales that prove truth really is stranger than fiction. “The Unbelievable with Dan Aykroyd” season 3 premieres Friday, November 7 at 9 p.m. on the History Channel. For those who have cut the traditional cable cord, viewers can stream episodes live on streaming services Philo or DIRECTV. Both of these offer free trials to new subscribers. Discovery channel also streams on SlingTV, which does not offer a free trial, but does give subscribers half-off their first month’s fee. How to Stream You can catch the new season of “The Unbelievable with Dan Aykroyd” live or on-demand through these streaming service: What to expect going into season 3? Did you know that a brown bear became a war hero for the Allies during WWII? Or that a flying lawnmower once killed a spectator at a football game? What about the story of the 19th century doctor who ate vomit to understand how yellow fever is transmitted? If you haven’t, then brace yourself for The UnBelievable with Dan Aykroyd. Each hour-long episode will open up our cabinet of curiosities to reveal the strangest-but-true stories in human history, brought to life through dynamic recreation, compelling graphics, and arresting archival. These seemingly tall tales all actually happened, and our cast of experts dives into the historical record to tell you how and why. It’s a bizarro barrage of people, places and events that prove just how weird our world can be. More about the streaming services Philo - Watch “The Curse of Oak Island” live with Philo’s 70+ channels, including History Channel. Free trial: 7 days Monthly price: $33 What you get: 70+ live channels, including AMC, BET, MTV, Discovery, TLC, Hallmark, Lifetime, History, Food Network, VH1, TV One and more. Extras: Unlimited DVR (save shows for up to 1 year), stream on up to 3 devices at once and create up to 10 profiles per account. Add-ons available: STARZ, EPIX, movies and more. DIRECTV - Stream History Channel and hundreds of other channels with their live TV packages. Free trial: 5 days Monthly price: $89.99 ($35 off the first month) What you get: Local and national live sports, breaking news and must-see shows the moment they air Extras: Unlimited cloud DVR storage space so you can record as many shows or movies you want and stream where you go SlingTV - Live TV without the cable bill. Sling TV lets you stream your favorite live channels and on-demand shows without a traditional cable subscription. Two main plans to choose from: Sling Orange and Sling Blue, each cost $45.99. You can combine $60.99 per month, unlocking 50+ channels of live sports, news, and entertainment. A great deal for new users - Sling offers 50% off your first month, making it one of the most affordable live TV streaming options available
