Across the continents, there have always been stories of lake monsters. But are these frightening fishies just bedtime stories to keep the kids away from the water? Or are there really creatures that dwell within the worlds darkest lakes that are best described as monstrous. Let’s explore. Champ – The Lake Champlain Monster Lake Champlain…
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3 More Urban Legends and Their Spooky Origins
Let’s explore three more old camp fire tales and discover the origins of three more urban legends! Polybius Video Game In 1981, a new arcade game appeared in the suburbs of Portland, Oregon. It was brilliant and addictive, with kids waiting in line for hours for their turn to play. However, played became blighted by…
Spontaneous Human Combustion
Is it getting hot in here, or is that just me? Believe it or not, the idea of people randomly bursting into flames isn’t confined to the realms of fiction. Let’s discuss this strange phenomenon and uncover the truth. Be warned, there are some pretty gnarly pictures ahead. What is Spontaneous Human Combustion? I’m so…
Three More Infamous Unsolved Mysteries
The Disappearance of Juan Pedro Martínez This unsolved mystery from Spain is one you may not have heard of, but it definitely needs more attention. In 1986, Juan Pedro was around 10 year old, and as a reward for preforming well in school, was allowed to accompany his father, a truck driver, on his way…
Three Celebrity Ghosts
If we are to believe in ghosts, it’s only natural to believe in the existence of celebrity ghosts, that is, ghosts of former celebrities, not ghosts who have become famous in the afterlife. Let’s discuss three of the most famous celebrities who’s ghosts are said to visit our mortal plain. Marilyn Monroe Marilyn Monroe lead…
The Khamar-Daban Incident – The Other Dyatlov Pass
Everyone knows about the Dyatlov Pass incident – a disaster that left a hiking group dead in mysterious circumstances – but what if I told you there’s another, arguably stranger hiking disaster that took place in Russia, much more recently? Let’s explore the Khamar-Daban Incident. Background It’s August 1993 in Khamar-Daban, a mountain range in…
Another 3 Cursed Items
I do love supposedly cursed items and the stories behind them. Let’s explore another three of my favourites. The Black Prince’s Ruby and The Sultan’s Curse Despite its rather grand name, the Black Prince’s Ruby isn’t a ruby at all, it’s a spinel. This isn’t why the gem is cursed, however. That’s a much darker…
Three Of The Best Solved Mysteries
The Somerton Man or The Tamàm Shud Case On December 1st 1948, a body was found on the beach of Somerton Park, Adelaide, South Australia. The unidentified male was well dressed in what seemed to be American clothes. These were embroidered with the name “Keane”, although all other identifying labels had been removed. The man…
Top 3 Infamous Unsolved Mysteries
The world is full of mysteries – What happened to The Mary Celeste? Who or what was Gef the Mongoose? Where do the socks that disappear in the washing machine go? Will anybody ever love me? Let’s discuss three of the world’s most infamous unsolved mysteries. The Voynich Manuscript If you’re a fan of the…
Three Creepy Haunted Castles
Who doesn’t love a castle? Castles and palaces the world over are a great physical connection to the past, but is there something else roaming the crumbling towers and decedent ballrooms? Let’s explore three of the worlds most haunted castles. Cardiff Castle, Wales, UK Wales has more castles per mile than any other country in…
The Hawthorn Files 