The picturesque Overtoun Bridge in Milton, near Dumbarton, Scotland, saw bizarre happenings. In the past half-century, some 50 dogs have leapt to their deaths from the same historic bridge. All of the deaths have occurred at the same spot, on the right-hand side of the bridge, on clear, sunny days. Some supernatural force was propelling […]
“Where did you find a name like Miranda?” asked old Mrs Pratt. “It’s from Shakespeare, mother,” said Wendy, her daughter-in-law. “Oh, him!” Mrs Pratt said, “No wonder! And what is that on her wrist?” “That’s a charm, mother,” replied Wendy, “It’s a butterfly!” Mrs Pratt didn’t believe in charms. So when Wendy had gone to
“I hate telephones!” grumbled Mr Dover, “They ring at the most awkward times–when you’re eating breakfast or dinner, or having a bath! Just throw the dratted thing out!” Mrs Dover made soothing noises and said, “No, dear! Our farm is so far from the village. You know we need the phone to talk to Melissa
Henty’s Farm was a lonely place. It was far from the village, so it was difficult for Mrs Henty to get any help to work there. Mr and Mrs Henty had to find a solution. They built three small cottages on the farm and sent an advertisement to many newspapers for the cottages. They would
Every night Farmer Casey saw a dark shadow move across the meadow. It puzzled him. ‘I must check what that is,’ he thought, ‘If that’s a wolf or a bear, it’s dangerous for my animals.’ The next night he sat outside with a gun and a torch, watching. There was a full moon that night.
It had been raining all day and everyone at Wexford farm was feeling low because he/she couldn’t step out. The animals collected inside the stable were also wet and droopy. Suddenly a voice chirped up, “Let’s play a game!” It was Bean, the smallest kid of a goat. “What game can we play here, crowded
Every year a jumble sale was held by the Vicar’s wife. She went around collecting old things from people– tables, chairs, decorative pieces, clothes, dishes, shoes, etc. Everything was sold and the money was used for the orphanage. This year, it would be held on Moleworth Farm. Farmer Moleworth was a grumpy man but his
The school fair was to be held on Dowser’s Farm. “It will be fun for children to see all the animals and the birds on the farm too!” beamed Miss Pattison, the principal. Mrs Dowser had become nervous with all the arrangements being done by the school teachers who rushed all over the place. On
Gelatinous and translucent Blobs started falling off from the sky in 1994 at Oakville, Washington. Washington’s State Department of Health studied the Blobs and concluded that the Blobs had white blood cells found in human bodies and also had bacteria that are usually found in the digestive system of human beings. Each Blob was the
The vicar and his wife, Miss Venture, the school principal, and Mr Bolton, the bank manager, were all coming to tea, along with some other neighbours. Tables had been laid out under the oak tree in the garden. Farmer Hudson and his wife were busy. Henry had been told strictly to behave himself. Henry obediently
There was a lot of chaos at Grandfather Farrier’s farm that morning. Grandfather Farrier couldn’t find his teeth! And he was in a temper. “How can I have my breakfast without them?” he demanded. Mr and Mrs Farrier, George and Gina, four farm hands, the cook and the maid, were all hunting his teeth! After
Farmer Close sat in his study, thinking deeply. Mrs Close watched him as she knitted. “What’s the matter, dear?” she asked finally. “Just a spot of bother!” replied Farmer Close, “Do you remember my relative, Hugo? He’s planning a holiday here with his whole family. I don’t like it.” “Don’t worry,” said Mrs Close, “I’ll
A Food Fair was held at the Ford Farm. Everyone was excited, especially because at the end there would be a baking competition! Mattie was looking forward to winning it, for she had learnt to make a marble cake and longed to win the prize! Then she could set up her little shop in the
This so-called Money Pit off the shores of Nova Scotia, along Canada’s Atlantic coast is one of the most incredible self-perpetuating treasure hunts in the world. Among the biggest discoveries were a set of stone inscriptions found 90 ft below the earth. Symbols on the stones were translated as ‘Forty feet below lie two million
Farmer Sutton and his wife always had a barbeque in summer and invited everyone to it. So, as usual, all their neighbours and friends were to come that Sunday evening. “I hope Mrs Foulk doesn’t create a scene!” said Mrs Sutton, “She always finds something to complain about!” It was a delightful party and everyone