What the Hutchison Effect is supposed to do is amazing. It is said to cause objects to defy gravity, cause metal to spontaneously fracture, cause dissimilar materials to fuse (such as metal and wood), and other strange phenomena. Hutchison has captured the effect on video many times, and claims to have demonstrated it for scientists […]
Humberstone and La Noria–these two towns in Northern Chile have thrived as saltpeter mines since 1872. After the Great Depression the cities were abandoned in 1960. The rumours of the dead rising from the cemeteries and walking around at night and ghostly images showing up in photographs terrified the residents of neighbouring towns too. The
Spontaneous Human Combustion (SHC) occurs when a human body bursts into flame from a chemical reaction within, apparently without an apparent external source of ignition. The fire is believed to start within the body of the victim. Almost all cases of SHC involve persons with low mobility due to advanced age or obesity, along with
In 1924, the then-luxurious Hotel del Salto opened on the cliff facing the waterfall southwest of Bogotá, the capital city of Columbia. Situated just opposite to the waterfall and on the edge of the cliff, it provided a breathtaking view to its guests. The hotel was later abandoned in the early 90s for more than
The Hoia-Baciu Forest can be found in the heart of Transylvania, Romania, just outside the ancient town of Cluj-Napoca. This dense woodland is notorious for its paranormal activities–including UFO sightings, disembodied screams and spectral visions caught on the camera. Visitors to this forest emerge with inexplicable rashes, scratches and burns on their skins. Misshapen trees
The ‘Guadeloupe Woman’ is a well-authenticated discovery which has been in the British Museum for over half a century. In 1812, on the coast of the French Caribbean Island of Guadeloupe, a fully human skeleton of a woman about 5 ft 2 inches tall was found, without the feet and head. This skeleton was found
Minnie was the laziest cat Mrs Godfrey had ever had. She simply ate, lapped up milk and slept! One day, when Mrs Godfrey was going to visit her brother, Farmer Watts, she took Minnie along in a basket. Minnie had never been on a farm before and had never met any other creature. She thought
Gertie was one of the gentlest creatures on Farmer Oliver’s farm. She was a large duck and spent her days walking with her ducklings to the pond and back and having a cosy gossip with Carlotta, the hen. One day, Gertie said, “I wish I could go out sometimes. I would love to see the
Lola was the glamorous new goat who had arrived at Oak Farm. She considered herself the prettiest creature on the farm because she was brown with a lovely pink nose and long lashes. Gloria, the farmer’s daughter, pampered her and got her a pink ribbon with a bell around her neck and a straw hat
Logan, the rooster, was holding singing classes for the chicken on the farm. The ducks had joined in and the goats provided the chorus. The trouble was that the classes were held in the stable every evening. Bella, the cow, had stopped giving milk. Juniper and Beech, the horses, were too tired to work the
Growing Stones or Trovants are found in Romania’s Valcea County. They are rocks that grow and multiply. Trovants are made by highly-porous sand accumulations and sandstone deposits that are cemented by waters rich in calcium carbonate. After the rains Trovants absorb the minerals of the rain which react with the chemicals in the stone that
“I cannot believe in what you say!” announced Florrie, the large sheep, “I know little Georgie! He’s the best little sheepdog I have ever seen!” The other sheep looked very sad and hung their heads. “It’s true, you know,” said Bobby, the small lamb. Florrie was shocked. “You prove it!” she told Bobby. Georgie was
“I have counted three times,” announced Betty, the farm cat, “And one is missing!” “The point,” said Peter, the horse, “Which one is missing?” “There’s Millie, Bundle, Crumpet, Solo and Bing,” said Betty. “Then it’s Hugo again!” said Peter, “Drat! That kitten is nasty. Why can’t he just sit around, instead of wandering!” The farmhouse
Green Flashes and Green Rays are rare optical phenomena that occur shortly after sunset or before sunrise. A green spot is visible for a short period of time above the sun, or a Green Ray shoots up from the sunset point. It is usually observed from a low altitude where there is an unobstructed view
A Gravity Hill, also known as a Magnetic Hill, Mystery Spot or Gravity Road, is a place where the layout of the surrounding land produces an optical illusion, making a slight downhill slope appear to be an uphill slope. Objects and cars, or even a river on the hill, may appear to roll uphill in