The Secrets of Glitterex
What does the story of Glitterex reveal about the unseen costs of sparkle?
4.1 (15)
37 mins
Discover the mystery behind Glitterex, the secretive New Jersey company at the center of glitter conspiracies. Explore how its products appear everywhere—from boats to passports—while secrecy about its biggest buyer sparked endless speculation.
Ep 1:
The Question That Started It All
A New York Times question about glitter's biggest buyer sparks online obsession, leading investigators inside Glitterex's fortress-like headquarters to chase a secret nobody could guess.
Ep 2:
Sparkle, Secrets, and the State
Behind Glitterex's secretive walls lie deeper ties than anyone imagined—military rocket fuel, passport security, and an unexpected FBI forensic partnership using glitter as trace evidence.
Discussions (18)
Harvey
Level 4 · 7 mo agoIt’s boat paint. Not toothpaste. Hope that helps.
Gaius
Level 10 · 7 mo agoBass boat paint explains the volume perfectly.
James
Level 9 · 7 mo agoYeah I don't buy the boat explanation. The industrial automotive market is massive compared to niche bass boats. They are likely just hiding the true extent of their microplastics pollution.
