In 1961, Mikesell picked up an artifact at Olancha, California. It was like a geode, but on cutting he found a circular section of very hard, white material like porcelain with a 2-mm shaft of bright metal. The outer layer was encrusted with fossil shells with two non-magnetic metallic metal objects in the crust, resembling […]
Dave and Bryan were cousins who went to the same class. They lived in the same neighbourhood and also went to school together. The cousins were very excited because they had just graduated from high school and the best part was that both of them had managed to get into the same college. The only
The Chickcharney is a mysterious creature which became embedded in the local culture of the island of Andros in the Bahamas. It is a 1-metre tall, bizarre flightless bird-like creature described in historic accounts, and in modern-day sightings around the island. It is said to possess red eyes and capable of turning its head 360
Meg was a bright and friendly girl. Unfortunately, no one in her class spoke to her because they felt there was something strange in her behaviour. Many of them had seen her talking and smiling to herself. So, they stayed away from her because they thought she was slightly crazy. Some even told the strange
The Catatumbo Lightning refers to continuous lightning from a near-daily thunderstorm formed in Catatumbo River region in northern Venezuela, South America. The unique characteristic of this strange phenomenon is that the storms persist in the same place night after night. This region received 158 lightning strikes per sq.km. The scientific explanation is that during the
The summer vacation had just begun. Ned, Eric, Lola and Rita were busy making huge plans for the vacation. The children not only went to the same school but also lived in the same neighbourhood. Rita was so organised that she even went to the extent of preparing an elaborate timetable for what they were
The Castlerigg Stone Circle is situated near Keswick, northwest England. It stands on a natural plateau with a 360-degree scenic view. It is one of Britain’s earliest stone circles dating back to the Neolithic period 4,000 to 5,000 years ago. There are 38 free standing stones, some up to 10 ft high. It may have
Valerie was very excited. Finally, she would have a room to herself. ‘What a bother it is! To always share with my younger brother!’ she thought. Her father had just been transferred to a new city and the family had chosen a roomy and pretty house to move into. Valerie’s mother was especially happy that
Bouvet is an isolated land in the coast of Antarctica. In 1964, Lieutenant Commander Allan Crawford visited the island and saw a lagoon and an abandoned lifeboat. There were no markings on it that would suggest its origins. It also had neither motor nor sails. The oars were found on shore, along with a flattened
One day, Kathy’s parents had to go out urgently. “Kathy, we are entrusting you with the care of your little brother, Jason. And Jason don’t fight with Kathy,” said her mother. She gave Kathy the key to the house and promising to be home in a couple of hours, the parents set off in their
A loud, ultra-low frequency sound was heard at listening stations on hydrophones underwater over 5,000 km across the Pacific. The Bloop or The Mysterious Noises was located a mere 1,760 km from the sunken city of R’yleh which led to stories that it was the sound of an unknown animal. This was due to the
The Bélmez Faces is an alleged paranormal phenomenon in a private house in Spain. In 1971, María Gómez claimed that the images of faces continuously form and disappear in the floor of the house. Tourists flocked to the house, now known as ‘The House of the Faces’. More and more faces continued to appear on
Tina was staying at her grandparents’ place for summer. It was a beautiful town. Her cousins Harry, Darryl and Henry also accompanied her. One fine evening, the four cousins set out to explore the woods. Soon, they came to a little clearing, where they saw an old barn. Thrilled, the children started exploring the woods
The Baltic Sea Anomaly was discovered in June 2011 by a Swedish ‘Ocean X’ diving team. It is 60 metres in diameter and 8-metre tall circular rock-like formation which rests on a pillar includes a structure similar in appearance to a staircase, leading to a dark hole. Geologists have stated that it is most likely
It promised to be a lovely adventure. Brad and his friends had just graduated from high school. Soon, all of them would go their separate ways to different colleges in the country. So, the boys had decided to have one last outing together. With their parents’ permission, all of them went on a picnic to