Saturday, February 28, 2009

Amanda Knox Trial Update 

Police: Coed Slay Suspect Knox Did Cartwheels After Murder

Knox, ex-boyfriend refute police testimony

Shoe print discovered under victim 'links Knox to crime scene'

The friends back home intent on telling the 'real Amanda Knox' story

posted by Prof. Hex at 9:54 PM

If Government Scientists Proved `Life After Death’ - Would They Disclose It? 

The Heavy Stuff wonders.

posted by Prof. Hex at 9:46 PM

Cleopatra's Needle 

Loren Coleman heads to London.

posted by Prof. Hex at 9:40 PM

Friday, February 27, 2009

A Brazilian Werewolf – is back 

According to the police, Kelly Martins Becker claims to have been attacked in the night of January 28 by an animal that looked like a big dog, that was standing on its back feet and walked as if it were a man.

posted by Prof. Hex at 4:42 PM

Anthrax spores don't match dead researcher's samples 

Poisonous anthrax that killed five Americans in the weeks after the Sept. 11, 2001 terror attacks doesn't match bacteria from a flask linked to Bruce Ivins, the researcher who committed suicide after being implicated by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, a scientist said.

posted by Prof. Hex at 2:49 PM

Philip Jose Farmer RIP 

Science fiction author Philip Jose Farmer died Wednesday morning at his North Peoria home. He was 91.

See also: R.I.P. Philip José Farmer

Philip Jose Farmer dead at 91

Philip José Farmer, rebel against reality

Goodbye, Phil. Thanks for all the fun.

posted by Prof. Hex at 12:49 PM

Despite skeptics, West Branch Bigfoot devotee making presentations about sightings 

Despite skeptics, West Branch Bigfoot devotee making presentations about sightings.

See also: More bigfoot in Nebraska and Iowa stories!

When people you respect believe in Sasquatch

posted by Prof. Hex at 12:45 PM

Falmouth beast latest - author reveals her encounter with mystery creature 

A third person has come forward with a sighting of the mysterious creature around Falmouth.

See also: Big black cat spotted in Norfolk

posted by Prof. Hex at 11:59 AM

Spy-Hub Vienna: Secret agents flock to Vienna 

Murders in broad daylight, kidnappings, surveillance: There is plenty of material for a thriller in Vienna. Austria’s capital is not only a magnet for international tourists but also for secret agents. The city is characterized as a spy-hub between East and West. Why? Because the conditions for spies are particularly advantageous there.

posted by Prof. Hex at 11:45 AM

Ancient Camels Butchered in Colorado, Stone Tools Show? 

Humans may have hunted down Ice Age camels 13,000 years ago on what are now the streets of Boulder, Colorado, a new analysis of ancient tools suggests.

posted by Prof. Hex at 11:37 AM

Fort MacArthur Restages ‘Great L.A. Air Raid’ 

Enemy attack? UFO? War hysteria? Nobody will ever know for sure, but this Saturday, Feb. 28, the Historic Fort MacArthur Museum in San Pedro will host the 7th Annual Great LA Air Raid, a special event to recreate one of Los Angeles’ most mysterious and controversial moments in history.

posted by Prof. Hex at 11:31 AM

Digging in the past 

Where was Fort Crawford?

posted by Prof. Hex at 11:31 AM

Woman Claims To Find $5 Bill Inside Coconut 

With ridiculous picture.

posted by Prof. Hex at 11:23 AM

Smartypants Octopus Floods Santa Monica Aquarium 

This "who-done-it" story has legs. Eight of 'em.

posted by Prof. Hex at 11:15 AM

All about Atlantis 

The search for Atlantis continues. But should it?

posted by Prof. Hex at 11:13 AM

The Outrageous Side of Oregon Coast Beaches 

A day at the beach in Oregon can be a bit mind-bending.

posted by Prof. Hex at 11:13 AM

'The Gardner Heist' is a real whodunit 

Nearly two decades later, the world's largest art heist remains unsolved. The identity of the thieves is a mystery, and so is the fate of the artwork, estimated to be worth $300 million to $500 million.

posted by Prof. Hex at 11:11 AM

Albuquerque's Growing Murder Mystery: 11 Bodies and Counting 

Albuquerque, N.M., police are preparing for what they say could be the biggest homicide investigation in the city's history as investigators look into who buried bodies -- 11 so far, including a first trimester fetus -- in the ground in a wide expanse of desert mesa.

posted by Prof. Hex at 11:05 AM

Out of Africa 

A new generation of young women is about to discover the high-living heroine Beryl Markham.

posted by Prof. Hex at 11:04 AM

Tuesday, February 24, 2009

CNN probes: Did Prescott Bush steal Geronimo's skull? 

Tuesday morning, CNN's Debra Feyerick explored the suit, discussing an 1918 letter from a bonesman, discovered two years ago, which seems to indicate Geronimo's skull is stored within "the tomb" where members hold meetings on Yale's campus.

posted by Prof. Hex at 4:26 PM

Legends and Lore of Illinois 

I added The Legends and Lore of Illinois to the links.

posted by Prof. Hex at 9:17 AM

British biologist catches 55 stone, record-breaking stingray 

With pic. Via Fark.

posted by Prof. Hex at 9:01 AM

Real Folklore 

Two of the most popular stories linked with the cemetery are tales of a werewolf and a man in a black cloak with red glowing eyes. Kleen thinks the tale of the werewolf may be associated with the less desirable groups of people who used to take up residence in the woods and caves near Ramsey Cemetery.

More here.

posted by Prof. Hex at 8:31 AM

The Top 20 Greatest Horror Writers of All-time 

A damn fine list.

posted by Prof. Hex at 8:08 AM

A Brief History Of The Skull & Bones Society 

Conspiracy theories about the Skull & Bones Society are almost as old as the society itself.

posted by Prof. Hex at 8:02 AM

Eerie suggestions intensify mystery in 'The Servants' 

I just read this and really enjoyed it. A very subtle ghost story. Still working on More Tomorrow & Other Stories. Michael Marshall Smith lays on the creepy like nobody's business. Check out Straw Men if you don't believe me.

The Servants

posted by Prof. Hex at 7:35 AM

Remains Of 10 Bodies Uncovered From West Mesa 

Creepy.

posted by Prof. Hex at 7:12 AM

Archaeologists join hunt for long-lost burials in historic cemetery 

On a sunny Friday afternoon in mid-January, archaeologists had a rare opportunity to become modern detectives as they began to solve a mystery at a Los Angeles historical landmark, the Pascual Marquez Family Cemetery in Santa Monica Canyon.

posted by Prof. Hex at 7:11 AM

'The Lost City of Z' follows the trail of vanished explorer 

In 1925, Col. Percy Fawcett headed into the Amazon jungle with international fanfare and front-page news coverage intending to make one of the most important discoveries of modern history.

posted by Prof. Hex at 7:08 AM

'Large black cat' sighting in Stone 

The jet black creature was spotted coming out of Stone Cricket Club grounds, when it crossed the road in front of a passing vehicle.

posted by Prof. Hex at 7:07 AM

Norway to search for South Pole conqueror Roald Amundsen, 81 years after Arctic disappearance 

Amundsen disappeared aboard the French Latham 47 flying boat in the Barents Sea on June 18, 1928. The plane was searching for the gas-filled airship "Italia," which crashed when returning from the North Pole during an expedition led by Italian aeronautical engineer Umberto Nobile.

posted by Prof. Hex at 7:06 AM

Hair bleaches itself as people age: Study 

Why people turn gray is no longer a gray area, for scientists have finally solved the mystery by discovering that hair bleaches itself as people age.

posted by Prof. Hex at 6:58 AM

Monday, February 23, 2009

Turin Shroud back in focus 

Professor Nicholas Allen‘s research resulted in a book in which he explained how the shroud, which appears to carry the imprinted form of Christ, was actually “the first photograph”.

posted by Prof. Hex at 11:29 PM

Scientist Looks to Weaponize Ball Lightning 

Ball lightning has been the subject of much scientific scrutiny over the years. And, as with many powerful natural phenomena, the question arises: "Can we turn it into a weapon?"

posted by Prof. Hex at 11:26 PM

Hobo Nickel Tramp Art 

A form of tramp art, the murky origins are similar to the ugly notched cigar box frames and furniture one still finds in abundance at antique shows.

Via Hang Fire Books.

posted by Prof. Hex at 11:25 PM

Strange Audio: American F-15 Pilots Chase “Small Black Rock” 

In early 2007, radio enthusiasts near RAF Lakenheath, England picked up on a bizarre conversation shared between to American F-15 pilots, who appeared to be chasing “an unknown”.

posted by Prof. Hex at 11:22 PM

A ghoulish job? Maybe, but obit writer's true task is to acknowledge a life 

Interesting.

posted by Prof. Hex at 11:18 PM

Moller m400 Skycar, Others Revive Flying Car Dreams 

Upon hearing that engineers have successfully developed a “flying car,” there are usually many types of reactions, ranging from “Cool!” to “What took them so long?” to “Yeah, I’ve heard that before.”

posted by Prof. Hex at 11:17 PM

Rare Jaguars Spotted in Arizona and Mexico 

The once-common jaguar has become a rare sight in North America, thanks to hunting and habitat fragmentation.

posted by Prof. Hex at 11:16 PM

Sunday, February 22, 2009

Top 10 Modern Mysteries 

While there are numerous ancient mysteries, they don’t excite us the same way these top 10 modern mysteries do; perhaps because we can relate to them easier if they’re closer to our own time.

posted by Prof. Hex at 11:18 AM

Friday, February 20, 2009

20 Strange and Mysterious Medical Syndromes 

Doctors have come across some baffling day-to-day ailments, but few conditions are as strange as these 20 disorders, which range from biological to psychological to cultural in nature.

Thanks Scott!

posted by Prof. Hex at 8:31 PM

'Atlantis' was blip on Google Earth 

Keen observers had spotted what appeared to be the outline of a vast city - the size of Wales - on the floor of the Atlantic Ocean.

But the criss-crossing lines, located 600 miles west of the Canary Islands, were explained as an "artifact" of its map making process.

posted by Prof. Hex at 7:31 PM

They’re Real: Siberian Yeti Update 

Cryptomundo has footprint pics.

posted by Prof. Hex at 8:08 AM

Mysterious 'Rocket-man' spotted over village 

Five locals have contacted The Post after witnessing the figure travelling, seemingly unaided, over houses at around 11am on Sunday, February 8. One described it as a ‘Superman’ moment - a clear case of ‘to Chadsmoor and beyond.’

posted by Prof. Hex at 8:06 AM

T.G. Hamilton's Photos of Ectoplasm 

posted by Prof. Hex at 8:03 AM

'Atlantis' spotted on ocean floor off Africa 

This is the amazing image which could show the fabled sunken city of Atlantis.

posted by Prof. Hex at 7:50 AM

100-Foot 'Borneo Monster' Said Photographed 

Two recently released photographs of a huge snake-like creature allegedly taken in Borneo are causing locals to wonder if a local legend may have come alive.

But are the pictures real?

With unconvincing pics.

Cryptomundo weighs in.

posted by Prof. Hex at 7:48 AM

Mysterious Explosions Reported Near Mississippi River in Minneapolis 

Matt Gross has seen some far-out theories on the internet. He's noticed other cities have mysterious explosions, and some think it could be some kind of government test or weapon.

posted by Prof. Hex at 7:44 AM

Big cat spotted in Norfolk 

A fresh sighting of the mystery black panther that has stalked Norfolk for years has been reported - in the village that was named the county's big cat hotspot two years ago.

See also: Could this be mystery panther paw print?

posted by Prof. Hex at 7:40 AM

Paranormal under the microscope 

When things go bump in the night, it could mean a phone call to at the Rocky Mountain Paranormal Research Center from those spooked by otherworldly sights and sounds.

posted by Prof. Hex at 7:30 AM

C'est Vrai: Try this creepy tale from local lore 

There is a large treasure trove buried near a cemetery somewhere in Acadia Parish.

posted by Prof. Hex at 7:10 AM

Remains of notorious gangster Charlie Pitts still elude those fascinated by his story 

A DNA analysis, a 38-year-old Pioneer Press and an old Henry rifle have helped researchers solve the mystery about a skeleton in Northfield and whether it belonged to a member of the Jesse James gang.

posted by Prof. Hex at 7:05 AM

Thursday, February 19, 2009

Giant rat caught in China 

Holy moley!

Via Fark.

posted by Prof. Hex at 9:54 PM

Man claims he saw strange object in sky above LP mill 

Gardner described the flying object as a large white circle with a ball on the top and a white light shining onto the ground.

See also: Mitsubishi Lancer Sideswiped By UFO? (with odd smooshed car pic)

posted by Prof. Hex at 8:38 AM

Derren Brown’s “Mind punch” 

The problem is that the concept of qi is diminished by the faulty expectations shown in qi punch/knockout videos. If people want to knock other people out, then hit them in the head with something. You don’t need qi to do that.

With video.

posted by Prof. Hex at 8:23 AM

Formosa Neijia and Okie Treasure Hunter 

I added two cool new sites to the links.

Formosa Neijia is where I go to get my kung fu on. Tons of links, videos, and sharp commentary. Push back that chair and follow along to the videos to get you blood moving. Don't worry about perfect form, just shake the winter dust off. And remember - a hundred years ago you would have had to travel to China just to see this stuff, let alone learn any of it.

Okie Treasure Hunter is a site I just discovered that is packed with fun treasure hunting stories and lots of valuable info on finding your own hordes. These guys really know what they're talking about and I've really enjoyed reading it.

Enjoy!

posted by Prof. Hex at 8:18 AM

If it looks like a bear, walks like a bear, it’s probably a… 

Hunters in the Siberian region of Kemerovo say they’ve encountered furry humanoid creatures on several occasions. An expedition will try to find and identify them.

It also might be a hoax.

posted by Prof. Hex at 7:49 AM

Safeguarding the music that fell from heaven 

"This musical part is very sacred. If somebody records it then a disaster will befall not only us, the Tenganan people, but also the person who makes the recording."

posted by Prof. Hex at 7:44 AM

A paranormal pilgrimage to the Hoia-Baciu forest 

Those intrigued by things that go bump in the night can’t help but take notice of Romania’s most folkloric region.

posted by Prof. Hex at 7:39 AM

Lake Erie's 'Flying Dutchman' 

The Paranormal Pastor sets sail for spooky.

posted by Prof. Hex at 7:36 AM

Ancient nuclear blasts and levitating stones of Shivapur 

The great ancient Indian epic, the Mahabharata, contains numerous legends about the powerful force of a mysterious weapon.

posted by Prof. Hex at 7:22 AM

Fireballs in the sky nothing new 

A mysterious fireball that recently streaked across the sky over Texas was not a UFO or an old satellite after all, according to experts. They maintain it was big meteor about the size of a pickup truck.

posted by Prof. Hex at 7:18 AM

The Moon Is Red by Sax Rohmer 

I missed Sax Rohmer's birthday but hopefully this will make up for it.

posted by Prof. Hex at 6:58 AM

Wednesday, February 18, 2009

True true blood: As pop culture sucks on myths, some real Kansas City vampires tell their stories 

Though they call themselves vampires, not all drink blood. They tell me that there are different classifications of people who genuinely believe they need more than food. The most common are psi-vampires, such as Sylvere, who say they drink in the energy from surrounding people and willing donors. Then there are the real blood drinkers, called sanguinarians.

posted by Prof. Hex at 6:16 PM

Horse tail thieves confuse Colorado police 

In the absence of a strong commercial motive, there have been suggestions that a cult may be responsible for the crimes.

posted by Prof. Hex at 8:18 AM

Apache heirs sue Skull and Bones over remains 

The descendants of the Apache Geronimo, a warrior chieftain whose remains are rumored to be held inside Yale’s oldest secret society, filed a lawsuit Tuesday demanding the return of their ancestor’s skull.

posted by Prof. Hex at 8:18 AM

What happened that night in 1965? 

What exactly came down from the sky, landing in a wooded area of Kecksburg in Mt. Pleasant Township on Dec. 9, 1965, remains a mystery.

Wiki.

posted by Prof. Hex at 7:57 AM

Slain actress found dark side of Hollywood dream 

Juliana Redding was 21, an aspiring actress and model who, like so many others before her, had moved from Arizona to southern California in pursuit of the Hollywood dream. She wound up the victim in a real life murder mystery -- one few people are willing to talk about in any detail.

posted by Prof. Hex at 7:48 AM

San Francisco's unsolved killings 

In its 144 years of operation, The Chronicle has covered many - some of them outright murders, some just creepy deaths surrounded by murky circumstances.

Scores remain unresolved.

Some you may not have heard of. I myself was unfamiliar with the murder of Jane Stanford, co-founder of Stanford University.

posted by Prof. Hex at 7:34 AM

Tuesday, February 17, 2009

Psychic Abilities, Abraham Lincoln and His Precognitive Dreams 

In a recent online Time interview by M.J. Stephey, Dr. Powell spoke of Abraham Lincoln’s famous precognitive dream of his death, several days before his assassination.

See also: SÉANCES IN THE WHITE HOUSE? Abraham Lincoln & The Supernatural

Both links via Daily Grail.

posted by Prof. Hex at 10:15 AM

Diver, France fight state over right to salvage historic vessel in Lake Michigan 

Steve Libert went looking for buried treasure but may have found something nearly as valuable -- history.

posted by Prof. Hex at 9:37 AM

Kercher trial: puzzling scratch on Amanda Knox 

Amanda Knox had a puzzling scratch on her neck which was visible hours after the murder of her British flatmate Meredith Kercher, a court in Perugia was told.

posted by Prof. Hex at 9:23 AM

Away with the fairies 

The Luck of Edenhall is a glass beaker decorated in gold and coloured enamels that was said to have been left behind by a troop of fairies who had been disturbed while drinking from a well in the grounds of Edenhall, Cumbria.

posted by Prof. Hex at 8:55 AM

The Tunnel Rats of Atlantic Avenue 

Behind a wall in the tunnel, near Atlantic Avenue and Hicks Street, he believes, there is a steam locomotive lying on its side like an abandoned toy train, in “pristine condition, a virtual time capsule.” And he wants to dig it up.

posted by Prof. Hex at 8:38 AM

More than just a specimen 

Diane Obomsawin's graphic novel about the strange case of Kaspar Hauser.

posted by Prof. Hex at 8:16 AM

Civil War-era painting returns to tavern 

Rumors of a ghost and strange happenings at Cockey’s Tavern in Westminster circulated for decades, but since the building has been renovated under the ownership of the Historical Society of Carroll County, there have been few signs of a haunting.

posted by Prof. Hex at 8:00 AM

Q&A: Dan Simmons, author of "Drood" 

Dan Simmons is awesome.

Drood: A Novel

posted by Prof. Hex at 7:50 AM

Ropen Expedition Update 

The hunters described it as having huge leathery wings like a bat, but with a long thin beak full of teeth and stood as big as a man.

Wiki.

posted by Prof. Hex at 7:47 AM

What's that in the sky? Oh, it's just Eddie 

Remembering the man who sold tickets on the comet Kohoutek.

posted by Prof. Hex at 7:39 AM

Fireball in Texas Sky, Its Origin Unknown 

The fireball that streaked across the Texas sky and appeared to dive toward earth over the weekend remained a mystery on Monday after the military said the event had nothing to do with a collision of satellites last week and did not seem to involve an artificial satellite coming down.

posted by Prof. Hex at 7:28 AM

Paraplex Opens On Site Of Former Funeral Home 

"I have decided to use this property as the world's first paranormal observatory and laboratory and museum," said parapsychologist Dr. Larry Montz.

Missed this last month. Here's their site.

The PARAPLEX™ is the world's new Paranormal Epicenter, a first-of-a-kind attraction creating a signature blend of interactive entertainment and discovery, designed to excite all SIX SENSES!

posted by Prof. Hex at 7:28 AM

Aliens 'may be living among us' undetected by science 

Aliens may be living among us, but we do not know it because they are microbes that do not have the standard biochemistry of Earth-dwelling organisms.

posted by Prof. Hex at 7:01 AM

Mystery Surrounds Perfect Hole in Snow 

A Twin Cities family is trying to figure out their own mystery. Something crashed into their yard in Little Canada, leaving behind a circle in the snow.

With video.

posted by Prof. Hex at 6:27 AM

Monday, February 16, 2009

Bosnian Pyramid of the Sun Built From Gravel 

The gravel-like material that they made the pyramid from is reminiscent of today’s cement concrete from a gravel machine, but highly surpasses its hardness.

posted by Prof. Hex at 11:21 AM

Falmouth "creature" spotted - have you seen it? 

Is it a lion, a fox or even a kangaroo? A strange creature has been spotted roaming the Falmouth coastal path between Maenporth and Swanpool by a Falmouth woman who has contacted the Packet in a bid to find out what it was.

With strange sketch. Via Nick Redfern.

posted by Prof. Hex at 11:12 AM

The Dyatlov Pass Incident 

The story sounds like something out of a low-budget horror movie: nine young students go on a skiing holiday in Russia’s Ural Mountains but never return. Eventually, their bodies are discovered – five of them frozen to death near their tent, four more bearing mysterious injuries – a smashed head, a missing tongue – buried in the snow some distance away. All, it seems, had fled in sudden terror from their camp in the middle of the night.

posted by Prof. Hex at 10:27 AM

Is the Roman Pantheon a colossal sundial? 

Has the grand Roman Pantheon been keeping a secret for nearly 2000 years? An expert in ancient timekeeping thinks so, arguing that it acts as a colossal sundial.

posted by Prof. Hex at 9:18 AM

235 same species found at both ends of Earth 

How some of the creatures wound up at the top and bottom of the planet is a mystery.

posted by Prof. Hex at 9:01 AM

Fireball over Texas 

I can now state unequivocally that this is not the result of the satellite collision.

Video here.

posted by Prof. Hex at 8:59 AM

Cosmologist Paul Davies explores notion of 'alien' life on Earth 

Astrobiologists have often pondered "life as we do not know it" in the context of extraterrestrial life, says Paul Davies, an internationally acclaimed theoretical physicist and cosmologist at Arizona State University. "But," he asks, "has there been a blind spot to the possibility of 'alien' life on Earth?"

posted by Prof. Hex at 8:45 AM

"Mysteries" Magical Tour 

Review of Louis Sahagun's Master of the Mysteries: The Life of Manly Palmer Hall.



Via Technoccult.

posted by Prof. Hex at 8:42 AM

Aging: Is it Optional? 

Aubrey de Grey is 44 years old, going on 1,000. He says old age is optional and why any rational being would choose it, is nuts.

posted by Prof. Hex at 8:34 AM

The Spirit Attacks 

Something uninvited resides in the house in Independence.

posted by Prof. Hex at 8:30 AM

MONSTER FISH PHOTOS 

"Evolution on Steroids in Congo."

posted by Prof. Hex at 8:26 AM

Stone pattern found on Lake Michigan floor creates a ripple of questions 

Forty feet below Lake Michigan in Grand Traverse Bay, a mysterious pattern of stones rises from an otherwise sandy half-mile of lake floor.

posted by Prof. Hex at 7:53 AM

Was it all FAKED? 

In the words Neil Armstrong chiselled into history, it was one small step for a man...

But were the Moon landings really mankind's greatest scientific leap - or the most fantastic hoax ever pulled?

posted by Prof. Hex at 7:50 AM

Guide Rock Monster, 1884 

In the Form of Serpent Seen in the River in the Vicinity of the Guide Rock.

posted by Prof. Hex at 7:50 AM

17 Questions: Ben Hammott 

For nearly a decade, Ben Hammott’s discovery of a tomb near Rennes-le-Château has been one of the most enduring and intriguing stories in the genre.

posted by Prof. Hex at 7:47 AM

Video: Strange Alien-Like Being Captured In Santa Rosa de Quives, Peru 

The locals call him "The Man."

posted by Prof. Hex at 7:10 AM

13 Things That Don't Make Sense: The Most Intriguing Scientific Mysteries of Our Times 

In this fascinating, bang-up-to-date report from the outer limits of scientific knowledge today, New Scientist writer Michael Brooks examines 13 of the most urgent scientific mysteries in turn.

Book review.

posted by Prof. Hex at 6:56 AM

Divers Can't Find Church Bell, Missing 86 Years 

An 86-year mystery involving a church that burned to the ground in 1922 or 1923 and its missing bell, thought to have fallen into a phosphate pit, seems likely to remain unsolved forever.

posted by Prof. Hex at 6:37 AM

Could missing Wal-Mart signs wind up as dirty bomb? 

A little over a year ago, a routine audit at Wal-Mart reported a few missing exit signs at the company's stores and warehouses. As the audit continued, more and more signs turned up missing, and a month ago, Wal-Mart revealed that as many as 20% of the 70,000 signs at its 4500 facilities cannot be accounted for, a stunning total of 15,800 signs in all.

This would be of no particular concern -- except that the signs are radioactive.

posted by Prof. Hex at 6:26 AM

Friday, February 13, 2009

Wabash River Cryptid, 1899 

Jesse Plunkett, a ferryman on the Wabash river at Merom, Ind., captured a strange animal closely resembling a sea serpent the other afternoon.

posted by Prof. Hex at 6:12 PM

Iconic stone returns to Highlands 

The Glenfinnan Stone, which is linked to the 1745 Jacobite uprising and mysteriously disappeared 20 years ago, has been found.

Video.

posted by Prof. Hex at 6:06 PM

Historical novel puts new spin on old Cleveland case, the Torso murders 

After two years of research and writing Bernhardt thinks he's hit on a book that is true to the historical record and solves the crime.

posted by Prof. Hex at 5:44 PM

Man claims online that he’s a serial killer online 

Twisted joke or twisted game?

posted by Prof. Hex at 4:27 PM

Thursday, February 12, 2009

Chinese Death Bus: A Rolling Execution Studio? 

Overpopulation and rampant crime has led the Chinese to develop a rolling lethal injection bus complete with a live video feed of the killings.

Thanks Scott!

posted by Prof. Hex at 11:03 PM

'They won't paint a pretty picture of Foxy Knoxy,' prosecutor says as Meredith's friends prepare to testify 

Seven friends of British student Meredith Kercher will tomorrow give evidence in her murder trial as the case continues.

See also: Italian prosecutor in Amanda Knox trial targets West Seattle newspaper

posted by Prof. Hex at 2:27 PM

In the sky! A bird? A plane? A ... UFO? 

A flying saucerlike object hovered low over O'Hare International Airport for several minutes before bolting through thick clouds with such intense energy that it left an eerie hole in overcast skies, said some United Airlines employees who observed the phenomenon.

See also: Artist Explores Myths of Nazi UFO Technology

Cornwall UFOs: Fact or fiction? (With pic)

Could water be link to Lancashire's UFOs? (With pic)

Long Island, New York, A Hot Bed of UFO Activity During The 1960s!

posted by Prof. Hex at 2:17 PM

Michigan Triangle has its share of secrets 

For decades, we have heard stories about planes and ships disappearing without a trace in the mysterious Bermuda Triangle. But it seems that one of the Great Lakes could also have its share of weird events as well.

posted by Prof. Hex at 2:07 PM

Paranormal Control 

My friend George sent me this picture of a truck he spotted in his Los Angeles neighborhood. LA might have bigger problems than earthquakes.

posted by Prof. Hex at 1:37 PM

Clifford unveils new treasure, tales from Whydah wreck 

Clifford regaled the crowd of tour guides with stories of how he first heard of the pirate Black Sam Bellamy, how he came to unearth Bellamy’s lost vessel from the sandy sea bottom off Marconi Beach in 1984 and the many revelations that have accompanied his crew’s retrieval of the rare artifacts buried with the wreck.

posted by Prof. Hex at 1:30 PM

Psychoactive compound activates mysterious receptor 

A hallucinogenic compound found in a plant indigenous to South America and used in shamanic rituals regulates a mysterious protein that is abundant throughout the body, University of Wisconsin-Madison researchers have discovered.

posted by Prof. Hex at 1:29 PM

In the classroom, out of body 

Alternate planes of the universe, past lives, reincarnation and out-of-body experiences — these are some of the topics students get in Jack Heitner’s classes at Central Connecticut State University.

posted by Prof. Hex at 1:22 PM

Tourist steps into history at hallowed Boston cemetery 

More like "fell into."

The woman, who was not injured, accidentally discovered a long-forgotten entrance to a tomb in the city's most famous graveyard, less than 10 yards from the final resting place of Paul Revere. It served as a stark reminder that in Boston, the nation’s revolutionary roots are literally underfoot.

With video.

posted by Prof. Hex at 1:18 PM

Scientists unravel Neanderthal genome 

Scientists have unravelled the complete genetic make-up of the Neanderthal, the long-faced, barrel-chested relative of modern humans.

posted by Prof. Hex at 1:09 PM

Ghostbanisters 

A schoolboy has captured eerie footage of what he claims is a ghost striding towards banisters at his home.

With video.

posted by Prof. Hex at 12:52 PM

Wednesday, February 11, 2009

'Mind-reading' scan aimed at helping kids who can't speak or move 

Imagine being imprisoned in a body without the ability to move or speak, unable to communicate even the simplest of choices.

posted by Prof. Hex at 3:54 PM

Science Uncovers Ancient Hidden Powers 

Ancient claims of soldiers acquiring increased mental acuity, response time, and strength have been verified by retired scientist Robert L. Peck using his translations of ancient documents and modern scientific knowledge.

Press release.

posted by Prof. Hex at 3:47 PM

New light on the mystery of the vanished Clovis people 

An Oregon scientist's theory says incoming space junk wiped out the Clovis people 13,000 years ago, leaving diamonds behind as an intriguing clue.

posted by Prof. Hex at 3:41 PM

Petroglyphs illuminate Hawaii's ancient history and culture 

Hawaii's link to the past is ever present today on the Big Island.

posted by Prof. Hex at 3:39 PM

More of your ghostly pictures 

With orb pic.

posted by Prof. Hex at 3:38 PM

Indian inventors create a 'healthy' soft drink... made from cows' urine 

Can't taste worse than Jolt.

posted by Prof. Hex at 3:35 PM

Egyptian Mummies Found 

An ancient "storeroom for mummies" has been discovered in Egypt and one sarcophagus opened after being hidden 2,600 years.

posted by Prof. Hex at 3:32 PM

Tuesday, February 10, 2009

Glimpses of the beyond 

The Life After Life Club in Laguna Woods Village is on a spirited quest.

posted by Prof. Hex at 2:39 PM

Is A Puma On The Loose At Thundridge 'Devil Tower' Near Ware? 

A sinister growl at an abandoned church tower in Thundridge could be a puma, according a big cat expert.

posted by Prof. Hex at 2:38 PM

Flatmate's evidence at Meredith trial casts doubt on break-in story 

The former flatmate of Amanda Knox yesterday told a court trying the American student for murder that she was bewildered by the woman's behaviour on the morning that the crime was discovered.

See also: Kercher murder trial accused says he 'would not harm a fly'

Meredith Kercher rowed with murder accused Amanda Knox

posted by Prof. Hex at 2:33 PM

UFO Digest Publishes Wichita Unidentified Object 

With weird pic.

See also: Wichita UFO report draws wide attention

More Ilkeston folk come forward with UFO sightings

The truth IS out there: UFO did not damage giant wind turbine... it was simply a rusty bolt

Fighter jets scrambled after UFO follows plane over Athens

posted by Prof. Hex at 2:28 PM

'Arctic unicorns' in icy display 

Remarkable footage of elusive narwhal has been captured.

posted by Prof. Hex at 2:09 PM

Human hair found in prehistoric hyena poop 

Hairs that likely belonged to humans living 195,000 to 257,000 years ago in Africa have been identified in fossilized brown hyena dung, according to a new study that describes the first non-bony material in the early human fossil record.

posted by Prof. Hex at 2:04 PM

Monday, February 09, 2009

Leavenworth carousel museum adds a sideshow 

Visitors don’t exactly need a marketing expert to tell them that the C.W. Parker Carousel Museum in Leavenworth isn’t a run-of-the-mill place.

And the museum expansion unveiled last week with a “mermaid,” “shrunken heads” and other exhibit items dedicated to carnival sideshows — the good, bad and ugly of America’s bizarre attraction to the unfamiliar — only adds to the museum’s appeal.

Cool!

posted by Prof. Hex at 6:44 PM

Nerve agent may be missing 

Is the Army missing some nerve gas?

posted by Prof. Hex at 6:38 PM

Something in the wind as mystery illnesses rise 

Residents living near wind turbines are increasingly complaining of headaches, dizziness, insomnia and other ailments, sparking fears that the new energy source could pose a risk to public health.

posted by Prof. Hex at 6:33 PM

Watch out! Poisonous comet which glows green to light up the night sky 

Comet Lulin, which glows an eerie green colour and will be visible to the naked eye, was discovered just over a year ago and is heading into our inner solar system for the first time.

With pic.

posted by Prof. Hex at 5:44 PM

The colorful saga of Los Angeles' first subway tunnel 

What a strange ride it has been for L.A.'s first subway.

posted by Prof. Hex at 2:41 PM

Armenian links to Stonehenge explored 

Vardan Levoni Tadevosyan is an Armenian/Spanish historian of the occult who visited Salisbury last week to raise the profile of Carahunge, dubbed the Armenian Stonehenge.

posted by Prof. Hex at 2:33 PM

In pictures: Secrets of ancient mummy revealed 

Slideshow.

posted by Prof. Hex at 2:31 PM

Famous 'beast of Bluewater' spotted again 

It’s been reported a black leopard was spotted by a woman walking on The Mount in Bean, near Greenhithe.

posted by Prof. Hex at 2:30 PM

Origins of underwater stones a mystery 

An archaeologist says it remains a mystery how a circle of stones initially arrived at the floor of Michigan's Grand Traverse Bay.

posted by Prof. Hex at 2:29 PM

Friday, February 06, 2009

Cows With Names Yield More Milk, British Study Finds 

"By giving a cow a name and treating her as an individual, farmers can increase their annual milk yield by almost 500 pints," said the university's Catherine Douglas and Peter Rowlinson in a news release.

Thanks again Scott!

posted by Prof. Hex at 2:52 PM

UFO Round-Up 

5..4..3..2..1.. Thunderbirds a UFO! (With pic.)

UFO sighting by police officer

Family see 'return' of UFOs at home

UFO sightings above North Yorkshire town

The truth is out there: UFO sightings over Britain 'double in a single year'

posted by Prof. Hex at 11:51 AM

Intelligent life out there? 361 to 38,000 civilizations, researcher says 

Depending on how you define intelligent, a UK researcher estimates there are at least 361 such civilization in our corner of the universe, and perhaps as many as 38,000, the BBC reports.

posted by Prof. Hex at 11:38 AM

Africa's "oldest human sacrifice" found in Sudan 

Then:

Archaeologists have unearthed a 5,500 year-old Stone Age tomb in northern Sudan, which they believe confirms the location of Africa's "oldest human sacrifice."


And now:

Charges filed in man's attempted 'sacrifice'

posted by Prof. Hex at 9:31 AM

Joe Gores' novel about Sam Spade's early days 

What did Spade do before the events described in "The Maltese Falcon"? That's what Marin County mystery writer Joe Gores wanted to know, and that's why he wrote "Spade & Archer: The Prequel to Dashiell Hammett's 'The Maltese Falcon' " (Alfred A. Knopf, $24). The book will be in stores on Tuesday.

Cool.

posted by Prof. Hex at 9:18 AM

Millions Near You? Real-Life Treasure Hunts 

There's millions and millions, maybe even billions of dollars, in buried treasure throughout America just waiting for someone with a Radio Shack metal detector to come along.

posted by Prof. Hex at 9:13 AM

Coast explosion a mystery 

Skyquakes in Australia.

posted by Prof. Hex at 8:19 AM

Early Whales Gave Birth On Land, Fossil Find Reveals 

Two newly described fossil whales---a pregnant female and a male of the same species--reveal how primitive whales gave birth and provide new insights into how whales made the transition from land to sea.

Thanks Scott!

posted by Prof. Hex at 7:58 AM

Sasquatch: the chase 

“It all goes back to that night in Minnesota,” Miller said, before he ever had any thoughts of the creature. “This thing ran by us from left to right,” Miller explained. “All I can say is it was upright, big—bigger than I was, big enough you could hear those feet thumping the ground.”

posted by Prof. Hex at 7:55 AM

On a Los Feliz hill, murder -- then mystery 

Inside a mansion, it's as if time stopped in 1959 when a doctor killed his wife and then himself. Gifts still sit, unopened. Why?

posted by Prof. Hex at 7:07 AM

Thursday, February 05, 2009

Planet Harddrive 

Is the earth a giant harddrive?

Via The Gralien Report.

posted by Prof. Hex at 10:58 PM

Can your blood type shape your personality? 

The latest mania sweeping the country may be the strangest of all. It's called "blood type humanics," and it's the subject of several of the bestselling books in Japan.

posted by Prof. Hex at 2:27 PM

Was mysterious woman by the road a ghost? 

Carl Guntrip and his 18-year-old girlfriend set out from Newtown en route to Shrewsbury cinema last week but their journey took a seemingly paranormal turn near the village of Belan

posted by Prof. Hex at 2:24 PM

Kolob Order blends Mormonism and Freemasonry 

Scholars maintain that Freemasonry had a role in the early beginnings of Mormonism, especially since some of its new leaders and adherents were also Masons.

posted by Prof. Hex at 1:49 PM

Mystery over new 'Nessie' sighting 

Experts are now investigating this latest photograph, which was taken by accident, to establish if it is in fact the Loch's most famous resident.

No pic, alas.

posted by Prof. Hex at 12:58 PM

Fate of Dr. Aribert Heim, the Most-Wanted Nazi War Criminal, Is Uncovered 

Friends and acquaintances here in Egypt also remember him as an avid amateur photographer who almost always wore a camera around his neck, but never allowed himself to be photographed. And with good reason: Uncle Tarek was born Aribert Ferdinand Heim, a member of Hitler’s elite Waffen-SS and a medical doctor at the Buchenwald, Sachsenhausen and Mauthausen concentration camps.

posted by Prof. Hex at 12:08 AM

Was There a Plot to Murder Meredith? 

John Hooper on the six key questions in the Meredith Kercher trial

Who's the Real Amanda Knox? Her Aunts Defend Her on CNN

Can Knox really be a crazed sex killer?

posted by Prof. Hex at 12:08 AM

UFO pic sparks fierce debate 

Publication of a photograph purportedly showing an unidentified flying object in the skies over Batemans Bay has sparked heated debate from readers.

With pic.

posted by Prof. Hex at 12:03 AM

Hunter S. Thompson and His Gonzo Tapes 

Fear and recording in Las Vegas.

posted by Prof. Hex at 12:01 AM

Wednesday, February 04, 2009

Lux Interior RIP 

Sad news. The Cramps laid it down like no other band ever and Lux left it all on stage every time they played. Here's the Cramps playing one of my favorites (probably not safe for work - or your sanity!)



Thanks for all the good times, Lux. You will be missed.

posted by Prof. Hex at 11:37 PM

Nain Rouge: The Red Gnome 

Cryptomundo tells the tale of a curious Detroit entity.

posted by Prof. Hex at 7:24 PM

UFO Round-Up 

Cylinder-shaped UFO hovers 250 feet over PA town

UFOs: database of police sightings of records 310 incidents in six years

More sightings of flying object

Welcome to Roswell Hill, say UFO couple

posted by Prof. Hex at 10:32 AM

Horses spooked by mystery cat 

Two Forres women have been raising a few eyebrows with their account of a rather unusual animal they saw in fields a couple of miles out of the town.

posted by Prof. Hex at 10:04 AM

Rare sceptre made for Chinese emperor and bought for just £300 valued at £100k 

The rare enamel item was created for Chinese Emperor Qianlong and, rather fittingly, was presented to bestow good fortune on the owner.

posted by Prof. Hex at 10:03 AM

World's largest snake shows tropics were hotter in the past 

The largest snake the world has ever known -- as long as a school bus and as heavy as a small car -- ruled tropical ecosystems only 6 million years after the demise of the fearsome Tyrannosaurus rex, according to a new discovery published in the journal Nature.

posted by Prof. Hex at 10:00 AM

How being haunted affects a house's value 

If a deal seems too sweet, there could be a ghostly explanation.

posted by Prof. Hex at 12:58 AM

What Is That? Callers, Air10 Spot UFO Over Sacramento 

With interesting video. Via Anomalyman.

posted by Prof. Hex at 12:43 AM

American Lightning by Howard Blum 

The bombing of the Los Angeles Times building buckled the walls and ignited gas mains with a thunderous explosion that brought workers and huge machines crashing to earth. When the dust settled, 21 were dead and 17 wounded. This unmentionable act took place during a unique confluence of events in American society and involved an intriguing cast of characters, from the father of American film, D.W. Griffith, to crusading attorney, Clarence Darrow, and detective Billy Burns, known as “the American Sherlock Holmes”.

Book review.

posted by Prof. Hex at 12:33 AM

Who keeps bounty found at sea? 

When it comes to the law of the sea, it's not quite as clear cut as "finders keepers."

posted by Prof. Hex at 12:31 AM

Cake Wrecks 

Have a sweet tooth? Looking for a laugh? Have I got a site for you!

posted by Prof. Hex at 12:08 AM

Tuesday, February 03, 2009

The deathbed confession that turned the riddle of a missing girl into an 83-year-old mystery 

If the investigation succeeds, it will close the file on a puzzle worthy of Agatha Christie - who, coincidentally, vanished temporarily at almost the same time as Emma-Alice.

posted by Prof. Hex at 5:23 PM

Albania: Ancient wreck hunt in once forbidden sea 

Once Europe's most forbidding coast, this sparkling stretch of the Ionian Sea is slowly revealing lost treasures that date back 2,500 years and shipwrecks from ancient times.

posted by Prof. Hex at 1:45 PM

UFO Round-Up 

What was the ball of light I saw? (With video.)

Between the UFO and Yoruba mythology

UFO witness testimony matches in multiple cases

More mysterious lights over Stephenville

posted by Prof. Hex at 12:40 PM

Listen to the Mountain Mysteries Hour Radio Show 

No podcast but you can listen live on the Internet.

posted by Prof. Hex at 12:20 PM

Archaeologists to dig for lost Japanese kingdom 

History buffs in Japan are being asked to help fund an archaeological survey that will try to find the ancient Yamatai kingdom, the location of which has been one of the countrys greatest mysteries.

posted by Prof. Hex at 12:11 PM

Russian doppelganger killer sought out victims in Internet 

Moscow Region police have arrested a woman suspected of seeking out her "doppelgangers" on a popular social networking website and then killing them for their property, Russian media said on Tuesday.

posted by Prof. Hex at 12:09 PM

Monday, February 02, 2009

The man who would have burned New York City 

The Confederate agents would set a series of fires on Election Day, 1864. The fires would serve as a diversion while Copperheads seized government offices, took control of the police department, freed Confederate prisoners of war and then take the military commander, Gen. John Dix of New York, as a prisoner. By sunset, the Confederate flag would fly over City Hall.

posted by Prof. Hex at 4:36 PM

Hobbit feud: scientists argue over mysterious bones 

The setting was a hidden island filled with pint-size men who feasted on pygmy elephants and battled dragons. The story of paleontology's "Hobbits," the extinct human species called Homo floresiensis, packs plenty of drama.

posted by Prof. Hex at 4:12 PM

Paul Bern: The Life And Famous Death 

Was Jean Harlow's husband murdered?

Wiki.

posted by Prof. Hex at 3:30 PM

Arabs fork out billions for magical healing: report 

A recent study showed that Arabs pay around $5 billion to sorcerers and fortune tellers, the number of which has been estimated at 250,000, Algerian press reported Sunday.

posted by Prof. Hex at 2:39 PM

Revealed: The macabre face casts of notorious Scottish murderers Burke and Hare 

The forgotten faces of two of Britain’s most notorious murderers have mysteriously been discovered among a host of grisly artifacts at a former prison.

Plaster casts of 19th century body snatchers Burke and Hare’s heads were found along with a hangman’s noose at Inveraray jail - despite neither killer being held there.

With pic.

posted by Prof. Hex at 2:36 PM

Henry VIII's armour reveals the 'absolute monster' girth of the monarch 

He was an immense figure in the history of England.

Just how immense, however, has finally been revealed after a study of his body armour exposed Henry VIII's extraordinary vital statistics five centuries after his coronation.

posted by Prof. Hex at 11:44 AM

Wreck of HMS Victory Found in English Channel 

Sea explorers probing the depths of the English Channel have discovered what they say is the legendary British warship that sank in a fierce storm in 1744 with the loss of more than 900 men and possibly four tons of gold coins valued at up to $1 billion.

See also: Shipwreck Diary: The Last Days of the HMS Victory

posted by Prof. Hex at 11:42 AM

Sunday, February 01, 2009

Europe's 'Medicinal Cannabalism': The Healing Power of Death 

Were Europeans once cannibals? Research shows that up until the end of the 18th century, medicine routinely included stomach-churning ingredients like human flesh and blood.

Thanks Scott!

posted by Prof. Hex at 9:25 PM

Desperate Man Blues 

In this film director Edward Gillen tells the story of renowned 78 collector Joe Bussard. His library of 25,000+ rare sides-- blues, gospel, folk, and more-- forms an essential archive of American music from the 1920s and 30s.

Great movie, great music, available for one week only!

posted by Prof. Hex at 3:02 PM

Canada's Stonehenge: scientist says Alberta sun temple has 5,000-year-old calendar 

An academic maverick is challenging conventional wisdom on Canada's prehistory by claiming an archeological site in southern Alberta is really a vast, open-air sun temple with a precise 5,000-year-old calendar predating England's Stonehenge and Egypt's pyramids.

posted by Prof. Hex at 2:44 PM

Tragedy spawned weird tales 

Like most famous rock 'n' roll tragedies, the deaths of Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens and J.P. (Big Bopper) Richardson near Clear Lake, Iowa, on Feb. 3, 1959 has spawned its share of legends, weird tales and mysteries.

posted by Prof. Hex at 1:35 PM

Human Cells have Electric Fields as Powerful as Lighting Bolts 

Using newly developed voltage-sensitive nanoparticles, researchers have found that the previously unknown electric fields inside of cells are as strong, or stronger, as those produced in lightning bolts.

posted by Prof. Hex at 1:29 PM

The Hexham Horrors 

Paranormal Werewolves Part I.

Via The Anomalist.

posted by Prof. Hex at 12:40 PM

The Night They Came 

At 2:25 on the morning of February 25, 1942 thousands of residents didn't wake to the morning glare, but to the wail of sirens, warning that an attack on Southern California was in progress.

posted by Prof. Hex at 12:32 PM

Robot Rewind 

Weird Robot Articles of the Past Year or So.

posted by Prof. Hex at 12:31 PM

Uzbekistan Claims World's Oldest Woman 

Tuti Yusupova's birth certificate says she was born in 1880, officials told the BBC. That would make her 128, six years older than the previously oldest documented person -- Frenchwoman Jeanne Calment, who died at age 122 on Aug. 4, 1997.

Via Fark.

posted by Prof. Hex at 12:25 PM