Delve into the realm of the unknown with our list of strange supernatural facts. These mysterious phenomena will leave you questioning the world around you. From ghostly encounters to unexplained events, we'll explore the most bizarre and fascinating supernatural facts. Get ready to have your mind blown by the weird and the unknown.
1. The Bloop Sound
The Bloop sound is a mysterious, ultra-low-frequency sound detected by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) in 1997.
The sound was louder than any known earthly sound and was picked up by sensors over 3,000 miles apart. Despite numerous attempts, the source of the sound remains unknown.
2. The Taos Hum
The Taos Hum is a low-frequency humming noise heard by residents and visitors in Taos, New Mexico. The cause of the hum has never been identified, despite investigations by the US Department of Defense and other organizations. Theories range from secret military experiments to alien activity.
3. The Mary Celeste
In 1872, the Mary Celeste was found adrift in the Atlantic Ocean with no signs of its crew on board. The ship was in good condition, with no signs of damage or struggle, but all personal belongings, including valuables, were still intact. The mystery of what happened to the crew has never been solved.
4. The Tunguska Event
In 1908, a massive explosion occurred in a remote area of Siberia, flattening trees over an area of 800 square miles.
The cause of the explosion remains unknown, with theories ranging from a meteorite impact to a mini black hole.
5. The Wow! Signal
In 1977, a strong, narrowband radio signal was detected by a radio telescope at Ohio State University. The signal lasted for 72 seconds and was so strong that it was dubbed the "Wow!" signal. Despite numerous attempts to verify the signal, it has never been detected again.
6. The Disappearance of the Sodder Children
On Christmas Eve in 1945, a fire destroyed the Sodder family's home in West Virginia. Five of the nine Sodder children were missing, and despite a thorough investigation, no bodies were ever found. The case remains one of the most baffling unsolved mysteries in American history.
7. The Curse of the Hope Diamond
The Hope Diamond is one of the most valuable diamonds in the world, but it's also said to be cursed. Many people who have owned or been associated with the diamond have met with tragedy, including death, bankruptcy, and divorce.
8. The Ghost Ships of the Arctic
In the 1840s, two British Royal Navy ships, the HMS Erebus and the HMS Terror, disappeared while on an expedition to the Arctic.
The ships were found intact, with no signs of damage or struggle, but all crew members were missing. The mystery of what happened to the crew has never been solved.
9. The Devil's Kettle
The Devil's Kettle is a waterfall in Scotland where half of the water seems to disappear into a mysterious void. Despite numerous investigations, the whereabouts of the missing water remains unknown.
10. The Voynich Manuscript
The Voynich Manuscript is a mysterious book written in an unknown script and language. The book is filled with illustrations of plants, astronomical charts, and human figures, but its meaning and purpose remain unknown.
11. The Zone of Silence
The Zone of Silence is a region in Mexico where radio signals and communications are said to be disrupted. The cause of the phenomenon is unknown, with theories ranging from an unusual geological formation to alien activity.
12. The Dancing Plague of 1518
In 1518, a woman in Strasbourg, France, began dancing uncontrollably in the streets. She was soon joined by hundreds of others, who danced for days, despite the hot summer weather. The cause of the dancing plague remains unknown.
13. The Toynbee Tiles
The Toynbee Tiles are a series of mysterious tiles found in cities across the United States and parts of South America. The tiles bear strange messages and symbols, but their meaning and purpose remain unknown.
14. The Kelly-Hopkinsville Encounter
In 1955, a family in Kentucky reported seeing a UFO and alien creatures. The incident was widely publicized and remains one of the most well-documented and bizarre UFO encounters in history.
15. The Rendlesham Forest Incident
In 1980, several US military personnel reported seeing strange lights and a UFO in Rendlesham Forest, Suffolk, England. The incident has been dubbed "Britain's Roswell" and remains one of the most well-documented UFO cases in history.
16. The Moberly-Jourdain Incident
In 1901, two women reported experiencing a strange and unexplainable phenomenon while visiting the Petit Trianon in Versailles, France. They claimed to have seen ghostly apparitions and experienced a strange sense of time displacement.
17. The Disappearance of the Bees
In 2010, millions of bees disappeared across the United States, leaving behind empty hives and puzzled beekeepers. The cause of the disappearance remains unknown, with theories ranging from pesticides to climate change.
18. The Bimini Road
The Bimini Road is an underwater rock formation in the Bahamas that resembles a paved road. The origin and purpose of the formation are unknown, with theories ranging from a natural geological formation to an ancient man-made structure.
19. The Gobekli Tepe
Gobekli Tepe is an ancient temple in Turkey that dates back over 11,000 years. The temple is filled with intricate carvings and statues, but its purpose and meaning remain unknown.
20. The Fast Radio Bursts
Fast Radio Bursts (FRBs) are brief, intense pulses of radio energy that have been detected coming from distant galaxies. The cause of FRBs remains unknown, with theories ranging from supernovae to advanced alien technology.
21. The Great Attractor
The Great Attractor is a region of space that is pulling our galaxy, the Milky Way, and many others towards it. The cause of this phenomenon is unknown, with theories ranging from a large, unseen mass to a modification of the laws of gravity.
22. The Wow! Signal's Cousin
In 2016, a strong, narrowband radio signal was detected by a radio telescope in Russia. The signal was similar to the Wow! signal and was nicknamed the "Wow! signal's cousin." However, like the Wow! signal, it has never been detected again.
23. The Tabby's Star Dimming
Tabby's Star is a star that has been observed to dim sporadically, with some periods of dimming lasting for days or even weeks. The cause of the dimming is unknown, with theories ranging from a massive planet or asteroid field to a Dyson Sphere built by an advanced alien civilization.
24. The Overtoun Bridge
The Overtoun Bridge in Scotland is a location where numerous dogs have jumped to their deaths, often without any apparent reason. The cause of this phenomenon is unknown, with theories ranging from a unique geological feature to a supernatural force.
25. The Phantom Time Hypothesis
The Phantom Time Hypothesis is a theory that suggests that the Early Middle Ages (roughly 600-1000 AD) never actually occurred and were fabricated by historians.
The theory proposes that the calendar was altered to insert a fictional period of time, but the evidence for this theory is limited and controversial.
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Anne Kostick has been Editor-in-Chief since September 2007. Previously, Anne was a principal at Foxpath IND, a publishing, consulting and editorial services company specializing in the transition to and from traditional content publishing and online content management, development and publishing. Her clients included trade book publishers, technology and financial services Web sites, and arts and cultural institutions. Previously, she worked as Licensing and Product Development Director, Senior Acquisitions Editor and Director of Electronic Publishing for Workman Publishing, and as Senior Acquisitions Editor for Harry N. Abrams/Stewart, Tabori & Chang. In the online world she worked as Director of Content Development for Vitaminshoppe.com. Anne has a B.A. in Greek and Latin, with a minor in Theater, from Beloit College. She is the author of several books for children, as well as a definitive collection of jokes.