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In Wiltshire County, England, there have been reported sightings of UFOs, crop circles, ancient monuments, and other supernatural phenomena. It is said that these sightings center around a singular location. Today, we learn what we can about the mystery surrounding what some call the UK’s Area 51: Rudloe Manor.

For nearly as long as history can remember, there have been tales of a large creature living among the snowy peaks of the Himalayan mountains. Today, we’re going to look beyond the folklore and explore the evidence, sightings, and theories surrounding one of the most well-known cryptids in the world: The Yeti.

In 1845, the British sent out an expedition to find a way through the Northwest Passage. After two years of no contact, the expedition was deemed a failure. To this day, most of the crew has not been found and no one truly knows what happened. Let’s discuss the puzzling case of Franklin’s Lost Expedition.

Though there are plenty of mysteries that take place here on Earth, there are just as many unanswered questions about outer space. Today, we take a look beyond our world to learn about some of the most interesting and unsettling space mysteries.

In Austin, Texas, there were a series of brutal murders in the years of 1884 and 1885. The mystery remains unsolved. Today, we look at one of the first serial killers that operated in the United States, known as the Servant Girl Annihilator.

The Internet is filled with random videos without context or backstory. Some funny, some strange, and some disturbing. Today, we try to discern fact from fiction on one of those videos, called Grave Robbing for Morons.

Rumors of buried treasure are a tale as old as time. One such tale swirls around an island off the coast of Canada, where the legendary pirate Captain Kidd is said to have hid one of his many caches of treasure. Today, we look into the story of the Oak Island Mystery.

Everyone knows the stories of famous cryptids like Bigfoot, Loch Ness Monster, and the Mothman. But there exists an entire world of lesser known, more bizarre cryptids as well. Today, we take a look at some of those as we learn about Three Obscure Cryptids.

Across multiple cities in North and South America, there are hundreds of tiles containing strange messages that are embedded in the streets. It is unknown where these messages came from or who put them there. Today, we look into the puzzling mystery of the Toynbee Tiles.

In 1956, an entire town was forced out of their homes to make room for a new lake. Since their departure, the land has been plagued with suspicious deaths and strange drownings. Today, we look at the inexplicably deadly Lake Lanier.

On the evening of March 13, 1997, a series of strange lights were seen over the city of Phoenix, Arizona. These were reported by thousands of people and the story became a national phenomenon, prompting theories of certified UFOs and government cover-ups. Today, we dive into one of the most prominent UFO cases in US history, the Phoenix Lights.

In Indiana stands a public library that is over 130 years old. For decades, there have been rumors swirling of a ghost that inhabits the building. In fact, some say that there is more than one. The story has gained so much traction that the library now boasts several 24/7 livestream feeds for anyone to monitor. Today, we discuss the haunting of Willard Library.

In the mid-1970s, a series of brutal killings were committed in California. While there were only a handful of confirmed cases, it is theorized that there were more than 20 victims. The case remains unsolved, though there are developments as recent as 2022. Today, we dive into the morbid case of The Doodler.

The mid-1990s saw the birth of several Internet chat rooms, where people could create avatars and spend time in a virtual world with others. While these were designed for innocent entertainment, some used these for their own nefarious purposes. Today, we dive down the rabbit hole of Worlds.com and the Cult of Saturn.

In 1968, four employees of a Japanese bank were robbed of an absurd amount of money. Despite an extensive investigation that examined over 100,000 suspects, the perpetrator was never caught. Today, we discuss the puzzling case of the 300 Million Yen Robbery.

He was a revolutionary labor union activist, working hard to grow and develop the union. But he also entangled himself with organized crime. Then on July 30, 1975, he vanished without a trace, never to be seen again. Today, we discuss the whirlwind disappearance of Jimmy Hoffa.

We’ve discussed the legendary cryptids like Bigfoot, Yeti, and Mothman. But you might be surprised to learn they’re not the only cryptids in the world. In fact, some could be a lot closer to you than you think. Today, we dive back into the world of the weird as we discuss Two Creepy Cryptids: The Banshee of the Badlands and the Ozark Howler.

For millennia, there have been tales of what lies beneath our feet; inside our very planet. Ranging from hidden wildlife, to UFO origins, to ancient civilizations these stories have carried on through the ages. Today we’re going to discuss the legends and stories surrounding Hollow Earth Theory.

In 1980, two women and a young boy were driving home from dinner when they came across a UFO hovering right over their heads. Following their sighting, they claimed to experience a number of bizarre health problems, which they claimed the UFO was responsible for. Today, we unpack the puzzling story of the Cash-Landrum Incident.

4chan is home to many of the Internet's strangest mysteries and obscure personalities, one of these being an anonymous user who orchestrated a scavenger hunt and encouraged users to follow his clues to find a mysterious prize. Today we're going to dive into this sadistic puzzle following one brave user known as Alex From Tennessee.

It was known as the world’s most secure prison: The Rock. Sitting in the San Francisco Bay, surrounded by the freezing currents of the Pacific Ocean, it was a fortress from which there was no escape. But on June 12, 1962, three men hatched a plan to do just that. Today, we explore the compelling story of the Escape From Alcatraz.

Do you believe in reincarnation? A man from England was fascinated with the topic and after his daughters passed away, he was confident in the idea they would return. Years later, he had twins that bore striking similarities to his previously deceased children. Today, we explore death and reincarnation as we discuss the curious case of the Pollock Twins.

A sculpture sits at the CIA Headquarters embedded with encrypted messages. Most of these messages have been deciphered, but one has been famously unsolved for over 30 years. Until it is solved, the overall meaning of the statue remains an unfinished riddle. Today we explore the puzzling Kryptos Sculpture.

In the small town of Gurdon, Arkansas, a strange ghostly light has been witnessed over an old railroad by citizens and tourists alike. Despite scientific investigations on the light, no explanation for its existence has been found. Today, we recount the true crime history of the Gurdon Light.

In 1990, a museum was robbed of 13 works of art. The heist remains unsolved but the determination to find the culprit is still in full force, even after 31 years. The Museum, the FBI, and the US Attorney's office are still searching for leads that could bring the art home safely and expose the thief. Today, let’s discuss the investigation following the largest art theft of all time: the Gardner Museum Theft.

In the summer of 1952, countless fiery lights were spotted over Washington, D.C., even by government officials. Over two weekends, these flying lights caused an uproar in the D.C. area, but it is still unknown what caused them. Today, let’s discuss the peculiar 1952 Washington, D.C. UFO Incident.

Heists like these don’t occur every day. Today, we delve into the stranger corners of the crime world, and try to unravel the methods behind two very different but equally confounding heists.

All across the Internet, people construct online identities. And a username is the most important aspect of that profile, giving them an identity to use when revealing potentially sensitive information. One such user did exactly that as they posted about a confusing yet strange experience they had in their town. Today, we discuss the story of Reddit user u/icemanthrowaway123.

They’ve supposedly been seen at nearly every supernatural event: aliens, UFO sightings, even Mothman. Always in the background. But doing what? We’ve mentioned this mysterious group before, but have yet to take a closer look. Until today. For our 100th episode mini-special, we finally dive into the enigmatic Men in Black.

When you’re sound asleep in the middle of the night, it’s impossible to know what’s going on in the world around you. Nearly a decade ago, a woman managed to record the sound of an unidentified voice, just a few feet from her bed. Today, we look into the unsettling story behind the Sleep as Android Incident.

While exploring nearby woods, a group of teenage boys in the quiet town of Worcestershire, England, stumbled upon a gruesome scene - the skeleton of an unknown woman, stuffed into a tree. This woman became the talk of the town as investigators failed to identify who she was. Today, we begin our themed month with week one of Unsettling Forest Mysteries as we attempt to answer the chilling question: Who Put Bella in the Wych Elm?

After investigating what they thought was a crashed plane in the forest outside the Air Force base, a group of soldiers claimed to witness a UFO. Their sighting became one of the most well documented UFO cases ever, with some calling it Britain’s Roswell. Today we continue our theme with week 2 of Unsettling Forest mysteries as we discuss the Rendlesham Forest Incident.

Deep in the lush greenery of the Colorado woods stands one of the most haunted homes in the state. When a family moved into the home in 1991, their dream home quickly became their worst nightmare. Today we dive further into our theme with week 3 of Unsettling Forest Mysteries, as we look into the Black Forest Haunting.

On June 30th, 1908, an unprecedented event managed to flattened 800 square miles of pine trees in a Russian forest. Despite being the largest impact in history, the exact cause is still unknown. Today, we close out our themed month of unsettling forest mysteries as we discuss the strange and haunting Tunguska Event.

When you bring a toy into your home, it’s supposed to bring comfort and joy. But in 1970, when a young nurse received a Raggedy Ann doll, she and her roommate began having terrifying experiences. This is the story behind the infamous Annabelle doll.

During the height of the illegal moonshine trade, a pair of brothers and their cousin disappeared without a trace. Given their known involvement in the illegitimate business, theories range from believing they were in a tragic accident to thinking they fell victim to the criminal trade. Today, we discuss the puzzling case of the Brasher-Dye Disappearance.

Everyone knows the classic movie monsters that have permeated pop culture for decades. As famous as they are, what might be lesser known are the true stories that influenced the creatures you know. Today, we discuss the origins of Dracula, Wolfman, and Gill-man, as we dive into three famous movie cryptids.

On October 6th, 2014, an anonymous user on 4chan shared a strange email that they received. This initial post kickstarted a journey down the rabbit hole involving a series of intricate puzzles and the Dark Web. But as quickly as the mystery spun up, it just as swiftly faded away, leaving us with more questions than answers. Today, we try to piece together the story behind the 432 Mystery.

In 1987, Minnie Winston stepped out of her bath to find a grisly scene. Blood was dripping from the ceiling and oozing from the walls, but she and her husband could not find its source. Police investigated but found that no crime had been committed so they couldn’t help the couple. Today we explore the mystery of the Blood House at Fountain Drive.

After the death of her husband and child, Sarah Winchester began renovating a house and never stopped until her death. Some believe Winchester was cursed to expand the house. Today we discuss the story behind the home that became known as the Winchester Mystery House.

In 1975 the Lutz family purchased a home with a murderous history. Soon after they started having haunting experiences and left the house after only 28 days. This is the story behind the Amityville Horror House.

Less than a week after the Ammons family moved into their new home, they began having haunting experiences. When they reached out to psychics, the family was told they were sharing the house with over two hundred demons. Today we discuss one of the most haunted places in Indiana, the Demon House.

In 1987, Pennhurst State School & Hospital closed its doors after a documentary and multiple court cases revealed the horrible conditions patients were in. It is now one of the most haunted places in Pennsylvania. Today, we uncover the history and hauntings of what is now known as Pennhurst Asylum.

The emerging field of artificial intelligence is filled with many unknowns. In 2022, a strange entity began repeatedly appearing in AI generated art. The AI seems to associate the entity with the macabre, as they are always pictured in unsettling situations. Today, we discuss the origins of what may be the first AI cryptid, Loab.

After the Civil War, a number of people went missing along the Osage trail in Kansas. Search parties tracked the disappearances to a family owned inn along the trail. When locals went to confront them about the situation, the family was gone. This week we discuss one of the most famous mysteries of the Old West, the Bloody Benders.

In 1944 the small town of Mattoon, Illinois was in a panic for weeks. A number of residents had woken up to a strange odor which caused alarming symptoms like paralysis, and it appeared someone was attacking victims with gas. Today, we discuss the peculiar mystery of the Mad Gasser of Mattoon.

In 2018, twenty people in Richmond, Virginia woke up to find TVs left on their doorsteps. No one knew why or who did it. It was forgotten until the same thing happened again a year later and the culprit was caught on camera. Today, we recount the humorous yet bizarre mystery of the Richmond TV Fairy.

In 1986, the three man crew of a cargo flight saw strange lights that appeared to be flying alongside their plane. As they approached their destination, the crew saw an even larger object trailing them. Today we explore what some consider to be the most compelling case for UFOs, JAL Cargo Flight 1628.

Memes and online urban legends sometimes spread like wildfire on the Internet, but it can be hard to find where they originate. One creepy image has been ubiquitous in online spaces since the 2000s. Today we discuss the spread and unknown origins of the image associated with the “creepypasta” Jeff the Killer.

The month of December ushers in the holiday season. Typically a time of joy, celebration, and togetherness, a popular “face” of the holidays is Santa Claus. But there is another figure associated with the holidays with a much more sinister story. This half-goat, half-demon hunts naughty children and punishes them for their wrongdoings. Today, we embrace the holidays and take a look at the story of Krampus.

A ride at a popular amusement park in Australia was mysteriously engulfed in flames on the night of June 9, 1979. Seven passengers sadly lost their lives that night, and the cause of the fire has yet to be officially determined. Today we look at the tragic story behind the mystery of the Luna Park Ghost Train Fire.