1. The Tunguska Event:
On June 30, 1908, a massive explosion occurred in the remote Tunguska region of Siberia. The explosion flattened trees and caused a shockwave that was felt over 1,000 kilometers away. The cause of the explosion is still debated, but it is believed to have been caused by a meteor or comet.
2. The Wow! Signal:
In 1977, a radio telescope in Ohio detected a strong, narrowband radio signal that lasted for 72 seconds. The signal was so unusual that the researcher who discovered it wrote “Wow!” on the printout. To this day, no one knows what caused the signal.
3. The Bermuda Triangle:
The Bermuda Triangle is a region in the western part of the North Atlantic Ocean where ships and planes have mysteriously disappeared. While there is no scientific explanation for these disappearances, many theories have been proposed, including human error, piracy, and supernatural causes.
4. The Dancing Plague of 1518:
In July 1518, a woman in Strasbourg, France, began dancing uncontrollably in the streets. Within days, hundreds of people had joined her in the dancing, which continued for over a month. The cause of the dancing plague is still unknown, but some theories suggest that it may have been caused by mass hysteria.
5. The Voynich Manuscript:
The Voynich Manuscript is a mysterious book from the 15th century that is written in an unknown language and contains bizarre illustrations of plants, animals, and astronomical objects. Despite many attempts to decipher the book, its contents remain a mystery.
6. The Blood Falls:
The Blood Falls is a natural phenomenon in Antarctica where a glacier discharges a red-colored liquid into a saltwater pool. The source of the red liquid was unknown until recently when scientists discovered that it is caused by a subglacial lake that has been cut off from the outside world for millions of years.
7. The Taos Hum:
In the town of Taos, New Mexico, a low-pitched humming noise has been heard by residents for decades. Despite numerous investigations, no one has been able to identify the source of the noise, and some believe that supernatural or extraterrestrial forces may cause it.
8. The Great Emu War:
In 1932, the Australian government declared war on emus, which was causing damage to crops in Western Australia. The military was called in to hunt the emus, but the birds proved to be elusive and difficult to kill. The “war” ended in a stalemate, with the emus ultimately winning.
9. The Winchester Mystery House:
The Winchester Mystery House is a mansion in San Jose, California, that Sarah Winchester, the widow of the inventor of the Winchester rifle, built. The house contains numerous bizarre architectural features, including staircases that lead to nowhere and doors that open onto walls. It is believed that Winchester built the house to confuse the ghosts of those killed by the rifle.
10. The Green Children of Woolpit:
In the 12th century, two children were found wandering near the village of Woolpit in England. The children spoke an unknown language and had green-colored skin. They claimed to have come from a place called St. Martin’s Land, which was a world of eternal twilight. The children eventually learned to speak English and assimilated into the local community, but their origins remain a mystery.