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Maryland Goatman

**Theories** |  · Cryptid · Mutated scientist · Hoax

The **Maryland Goatman** is a hominid entity reported to live in Maryland.

According to legend, the Maryland Goatman is an axe-wielding, half-man, half-animal creature that was once a scientist who worked in the Beltsville Agricultural Research Center. The tale holds that he was experimenting on goats, the experiment went awry, and he began attacking cars with an axe, roaming the back roads of Beltsville, Maryland. A variation of the legend tells of Goatman as an old hermit who lives in the woods, seen walking alone at night along Fletchertown Road.

## Appearance

It is often described as a seven foot tall hybrid creature: half-man and half-goat. It is covered in brown hair and possesses long, often-curled horns. It is occasionally reported to carry an axe that it uses to attack its victims.

## Possible Explanations

There are several explanations as to what the creature could be. Theories include:

* An undiscovered species (a Cryptid)
* A mutated human
* A hoax

## Notable Accounts

There are no notable accounts that we could find.

## Trivia

* In one version of the story, a mad scientist is conducting experiments on a goat when something goes horribly wrong, turning him into a half man-half goat beast that is, naturally, hungry for blood.
Pascagoula Creature

**Theories** |  · Hoax

The **Pascagoula Creature** sighting is a extraterrestrial sighting and abduction case that took place on October 11, 1973. Co-workers Charles Hickson and Calvin Parker claimed they were abducted by strange extraterrestrials while fishing near Pascagoula, Mississippi.

On the night of October 11, 1973, 42-year-old Charles Hickson and 19-year-old Calvin Parker told the Jackson County, Mississippi Sheriff's office they were fishing off a pier on the west bank of the Pascagoula River in Mississippi when they heard a whirring sound and saw two flashing blue lights and an oval shaped object 30-40 feet across and 8-10 feet high. Parker and Hickson claimed that they were "conscious but paralyzed" while three "creatures" took them aboard the object and subjected them to an examination via a giant eyeball-like device before releasing them.

## Appearance

Hickson and Parker described the creatures as being roughly humanoid in figure and standing about five feet tall. The creatures' skin was pale gray in color and wrinkled, like an "elephant", and they had no eyes that the men could make out and slits for mouths. Their heads also appeared connected directly to their shoulders, with no discernible neck. Their faces contained three "carrot-like" growths instead - one where the nose would be and the other two where ears would normally be. The beings possessed lobster-like claw, and they seemed to have only one leg (Hickson later described the creatures' lower bodies looking as if their legs were fused together) ending in elephant-like feet. Hickson also reported that the creatures moved in mechanical, robotic ways.

## Trivia

* The case gained substantial media attention and is one of the best-known documented cases of alien abduction.
* A vinyl figure had been made of the Pascagoula Creature by Project After Dark for a series called Off World Creatures. The design was done by Michael Lau.
Dark Baby

**Theories** |  · Demonic presence · Interdimensional traveler

The **Dark Baby**, also known as the **Roly-Poly** and the **Tar Baby**, was a horrifyingly-disturbing entity encountered by a woman named Mrs. Quinn and her two daughters in their Kentucky home at 1:30 AM in August of 1961.

## Appearance

Mrs. Quinn described the entity as a *“terrible looking creature”* that hovered beside her bed. Her 14-year-old daughter Judy described it as *"…a huge tar-baby with enormous eyes.”* This would indicate that the entity possessed a sludgy, slimy texture, as if covered in tar.

## Possible Explanations

There are several explanations as to what the creature could be. Theories include:

* A demonic entity
* An interdimensional traveler

## Notable Encounters

* Account #1
*Their odd tale began at approximately 1:30 a.m. — sometime in August of 1961 — when a woman identified only as “Mrs. Quinn,” abruptly awoke in her bedroom to find what she described as a “terrible looking creature” hovering beside her bed. Mrs. Quinn watched in horror as this small, dark being, drifted across her bedroom toward the bed where her daughters were sleeping.*
*It was then that her 14 year-old daughter, Judy, awoke to see this bizarre, black specter hanging above her head. She described — in decidedly non-politically correct terms — the suspended and evidently bio-luminescent thing as resembling “…a huge tar-baby with enormous eyes." Perhaps due to the psychological resistance offered by the teenager, or for reasons that are still unknown, this spine-chilling organism vanished.*

## Trivia

* The tar-baby (a doll made of turpentine and tar) is used to trap the character of “Br’er Rabbit,” who becomes stuck in its frozen grasp. Due to Br’er Rabbit’s sticky predicament, the phrase “tar-baby” was commonly used to denote someone trying to avoid — or extricate themselves — from a “sticky situation.” In modern times the term has been (understandably) stigmatized for its negative racial connotation, which many deem offensive.
Crucifix UFO

**Crucifix UFOs** are mysterious cross-shaped objects that have been reported multiple times hovering over war-torn areas, specifically those in Ukraine. Another sighting occurred in Sevastopol, the Crimean city that’s the center of the dispute between Russia and Ukraine. In late October 2015, a video appeared reportedly showing a cross-shaped UFO over the city. The object moved around and appeared to descend almost to the ground before rising with the light pulsating and increasing in intensity. While not a cross, a ball-shaped UFO was reported in Sevastopol just a month earlier.

As expected in an area with a strong religious belief that has seen the tragedies of war, it’s easy to see why the citizens would first believe the crosses are signs from aliens or spiritual beings upset about the conflicts. Perhaps even angels or some other type of flying humanoid.

On the other hand, the lights could be from military operations or drones, especially with the up-and-down movement. One thought is that a reflective kite could have the same type of erratic motion. The movement also rules out lens flares or other camera anomalies.

Throw in Russia, Vladimir Putin, U.S. relations, terrorists, Syria and everything else going on in the world and a good case could be made that this is a perfect spot to see how the population would react to a Project Blue Beam-type religious projection or distribution of CGI videos with a religious connotation. Based on the activity in social media, the pictures and reports seem to have generated a strong response.

## Appearance

Crucifix UFOs are always described as cross-shaped objects floating high up in the air.. They are often said to glowing white.

## Trivia

* One sighting occurred on June 24, 2015, over Donetsk, Ukraine. Witnesses said it first appeared to be a meteorite but then changed into a cross shape. (mysteriousuniverse.org)

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Pancake Bakers from Space

**Theories** | None

The **Pancake Bakers from Space** sighting was a bizarre extraterrestrial sighting that took place at 11:00 AM on April 18, 1961 near Eagle River, Wisconsin. The witness was a 68-year-old farmer named Joe Simonton.

Joe witnessed a humanoid emerge from a silver craft of some sort, while several others could be seen within the ship. They didn't speak any English and all communication took place in the form of hand gestures. However, Simonton did subliminally receive some sort of telepathic message to fill a jug with some water for the creatures.

When Joe returned with the jug of water, he found the men cooking what appeared to be pancakes on a flameless grill of some sort. In exchange for the water, the entities gave Joe four of the pancakes.

## Appearance

The visitors were described as being approximately three-feet in height and humanoid. They were also described as "nonthreatening". Each of the "pancakes" was about three inches in diameter and filled with small holes like a cracker.

## Trivia

* Simonton had one of the "pancakes" sent for analysis at the Air Force Technical Intelligence Center. They found it to be made from flour, sugar, and grease.
* A fragment of the analyzed "pancake" is exhibited in the United States Air Force Museum at the Wright-Patterson Air Force Base.
* Joe Simonton decided to eat one of the objects and later noted that it "tasted like cardboard".

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A photo of Simonton and one of the pancakes
Landsborough Gangle

**Theories** |  · Cryptid · Alien

The **Landsborough Gangle** is a bizarre lanky cryptid that was first encountered by a woman named Bella on a lonely, moonlit road near Landsborough, Victoria, on the night of September 29, 2015. (weirdaustralia)

It is very similar to the Riverside Monster.

## Appearance

The humanoid creature was very tall (estimated at 8 feet), thin, and gangly. It was capable of running at impressive speeds of approximately 70 kph.

## Possible Explanations

There are several explanations as to what the creature could be. Theories include:

* An undiscovered species (a Cryptid)
* Extraterrestrial

## Trivia

* When asked if there had been any other cars on the road that night, Bella said that: “we passed a car a few more minutes up the road but that’s rare at that time of night, usually the roads are pretty quiet, especially at night.” (weirdaustralia)

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Derbyshire Ghost Plane

**Theories** |  · Ghost · Silent government drone

The **Derbyshire Ghost Plane** haunting was a bizarre ghost vehicle reportedly witnessed flying over Derbyshire, England, United Kingdom, back in August of 2015.

## Background

The plane appears to be a World War II-era fighter plane, specifically a Lancaster Bomber, suggesting it may be the ghost of a British WWII pilot.

## Notable Accounts

There are no notable accounts that we could find.

## Trivia

* Authorities have confirmed that there were no scheduled air displays or flyovers at these times. (unexplained-mysteries.com)
Bridgewater Triangle

**Theories** | None

The **Bridgewater Triangle** refers to an area of about 200 square miles (520 km2) within southeastern Massachusetts in the United States, claimed to be a site of alleged paranormal phenomena, ranging from UFOs to poltergeists and orbs, balls of fire and other spectral phenomena, various "bigfoot" sightings, giant snakes and "thunderbirds", as well as the mutilation of cattle and other livestock.

## Background

Specific boundaries of the Bridgewater Triangle were first defined by paranormal researcher Loren Coleman in his book Mysterious America. and said to encompass the towns of Abington, Rehoboth and Freetown at the points of the triangle, and Brockton, Whitman, West Bridgewater, East Bridgewater, Bridgewater, Middleboro, Dighton, Berkley, Raynham, Norton, Easton, Lakeville, Seekonk, and Taunton inside the triangle. Similar claims have been made about an area in neighboring Vermont called the Bennington Triangle.

There have been several reported sightings of a bigfoot-like creature in the triangle, usually near the Hockomock swamp. Joseph DeAndrade claimed to see a half man and half ape creature entering the woods near the swamp in 1978. Local resident John Baker also reported seeing a large hairy beast in a river in the swamp while canoeing.

Various incidents of animal mutilation have been reported, particularly in Freetown and Fall River, where local police were called to investigate mutilated animals believed to be the work of a cult. Two specific incidents in 1998 were reported: one in which a single adult cow was found butchered in the woods; the other in which a group of calves were discovered in a clearing, grotesquely mutilated as if part of a ritual sacrifice.

## Notable Accounts

There are no notable accounts that we could find.

## Trivia

* The exact edges of the triangle are difficult to determine.
Burrunjor

**Theories** |  · Hoax · Living dinosaur

The **Burrunjor** is said to be a large saurian animal that supposedly inhabits the deserts of Arnhem Land, Australia. It is said to be a giant bipedal therapod like tyrannosaurus, feared by colonial europeans for devouring cattle and trappers far from any settlement. Despite this no historical record of 'Burrunjor' folklore has come to light meaning it is likely a modern hoax or fabulation. Sightings of such beasts and of giant bird-like footprints persist to this day.

## Appearance

The Burrunjor is described as standing taller than a human on two legs, with a long tail and huge jaws. Forelimbs are rarely described. Occasionally hair or feathers are described. the that it has three-toed footprints, similar to those of an emu though with longer claws.

## Likely hoax

This legend is a likely hoax, as all of the accounts stem from one researcher, Australian paranormal author Rex Gilroy, who provides no primary sources. None of the Burrunjor stories he recounts can be found in contemporaneous newspaper reports. They also cite individuals who no other record exists of as key witnesses. Moreover the word 'Burrunjor' is not found outside of Gilroy's work to refer to any sort of beast or cryptid. In Arnhem Aboriginal cosmology the name 'Burrunjor' is given to a trickster demigod figure who has no relation to dinosaurs or reptiles of any kind. A rock drawing of a dinosaur supposedly discovered by Gilroy is not a recognized aboriginal artifact and does not appear stylistically consistent with other such art in the region. Stories which have arisen since Gilroys coinage, such as a mass evacuation of outback cattle ranches in 1989 are similarly without primary sources and seem to be pure inventions.
These facts notwithstanding there have been some genuine reports of giant reptiles and discoveries of large footprints throughout Australia which have been attributed to dinosaur-like monsters for which primary sources do exist (see below).

## Possible Explanations

There are several explanations as to what the creature could be. Theories include:

* A hoax
* An undiscovered species (a Cryptid)
* A living dinosaur lineage which survived the KT extinction event.
* A neodinosaur lineage descended in recent ages from birds or reptiles of modern kind.
* A giant emu, or a relic giant guana charging on two legs, as modern goannas are known to do

## Recorded sightings

Frankie Shoveller, an educationalist at Bidyadanga, a remote aboriginal community south of Broome in the Kimberleys, discovered and filmed a set of giant saurian tracks found on the beach near the settlement. Apparently these tracks caused quite a stir in the area and multiple groups set out to go see them throughout the day. Theories ranged from a giant emu to a sea monster to a dinosaur. The video can be found on youtube under the title 'Footprints in the Sand' by pomTv.[1]
Butterfly UFO

**Theories** |  · Alien craft · Hoax

The **Butterfly UFO** was a strange flying craft spotted over the Ohio-Kentucky border by two men, father and son Tom and Christopher, as they were leaving a local restaurant.

## Appearance

The craft appears to be a large black craft that resembles a butterfly in shape. Upon zooming in, it is revealed that there are numerous glowing structures on the back of the craft.

## Trivia

* Tyler Glockner, who has been hosting the video on his paranormal-themed YouTube channel 'SecureTeam', is adamant that the object is not something that could have been built by humans.
* UFO researcher and author Nigel Watson believes that the object in the video could have easily been created using computer graphics software.
Ebu Gogo

**Theories** |  · Cryptid · Nage People

**Ebu Gogo** are a group of humanoid creatures appear in Flores Mythology, In the Nage language of central Flores, *ebu* means 'grandmother' and *gogo* means 'he who eats anything'.

## Appearance

The Nage people of Flores, Indonesia describe the Ebu Gogo as having been able walkers and fast runners around 1.5m tall. They reportedly had wide and flat noses, broad faces with large mouths and hairy bodies. The females also had "long, pendulous breasts". They were said to have murmured in what was assumed to be their own language and could reportedly repeat what was said to them in a parrot-like fashion.

The legends relating to the Ebu Gogo were traditionally, according to the journal *Nature*, attributed to monkeys.

The Nage people believe that the Ebu Gogo were alive at the time of the arrival of Portuguese Trading Ship in the 17th century, and some hold that they survived as recently as the 20th century, but are now no longer seen. The Ebu Gogo are believed to have been hunted to extinction by the human inhabitants of Flores. They believe that the extermination, which culminated around seven generations ago, was undertaken because the Ebu Gogo stole food from human dwellings, and kidnapped children.

Important to note that the name "Ebu Gogo" is only used by people near Bajawa area, other names may include Ine Weu and Poti Wolo.

An article in *New Scientist* (Vol. 186, No. 2504) gives the following account of folklore on Flores surrounding the Ebu Gogo: The Nage people of central Flores tell how, in the 18th century, villagers disposed of the Ebu Gogo by tricking them into accepting gifts of palm fiber to make clothes. When the Ebu Gogo took the fiber into their cave, the villagers threw in a firebrand to set it alight. The story goes that all the occupants were killed, except perhaps for one pair, who fled into the deepest forest, and whose descendants may be living there still.

Gregory Forth, Professor of Anthropology at the University of Alberta, Canada has stated that "wildman" myths are prevalent in Southeast Asia and has investigated their linguistic and ritual roots, speculating that *H. floresiensis* (alive at least as recently as 13.000 years ago) may be evidence that the folktales of Ebu Gogo and similar creatures such as the Orang Pendek on Sumatra may be rooted in fact. This proposal has little mainstream support, especially after the dating of the extinction of Homo floresiensis which initially was assumed to have occurred at c. 12,000 BP was revised to 50,000 BP.
Flannan Isles Lighthouse

**Theories** | · Hoax
· Murder
· Demon
· Insanity
· Alien

The Flannan Isles Lighthouse is a European Location that came to prominence after the Disappearance of three Lighthouse keepers in 1900. The disappearance is shrouded in legend as the details are inconsistent and the reported diary entries are contradictory and disturbing. The three men Were James Ducat, Thomas Marshall, and Donald MacArthur

The log Described a storm. It also described how one of them was oddly quiet and Donald MacArthur was crying. Two Contradictions are displayed as there was no reported storm at the time, (in fact weather reports said it was calm) as well as the fact that Donald MacArthur was crying. Which was odd because he was in the military and was seen as a strong individual. A later log post said they were scared for their life. Strange given that the lighthouse was constructed in 1899. Just a year earlier. The last entry written in the log simply said "Storm Is Quiet, Sea Is Calm, God Is Watching All". By the time a crew arrived on December 26th for supplies no one was on the Island. They reportedly tried blowing the horn and sent a flare, but to no response. When they rowed to shore they found two of the three lifejackets were missing and a half eaten meal which look like they were in a hurry. To this day no bodies have ever been found of the three.

## Possible Explanations

There are several explanations as to what the creature could be. Theories include:

* Tall Tale/Hoax
* Murder/Suicide
* A demonic presence
* Paranoia/Insanity
* An alien abduction
Blinking Crucifix

**Theories** |  · Illusion · Miracle

The **Blinking Crucifix** is a strange optical phenomenon first observed on March 24, 1989, at the Holy Trinity Church, a community Catholic church in Ambridge, Pennsylvania.

The phenomenon was discussed on the September 27, 1989 episode of *Unsolved Mysteries*.

## Description

On March 24, 1989, a special mass was held at the Holy Trinity Church in Ambridge, Pennsylvania, to commemorate Good Friday. Over three hundred Catholics in a prayer group were at the church that day to celebrate mass, when Jim Cvitkovic, a server and the nephew of the priest, was praying, he looked up and saw that the eyes on the crucifix, which were normally open, were actually closed. He told his brother, Tom, who saw that the eyes were closed too, but he told Jim to go to the other side to see if it was just the light or if it was real, and he looked there and the eyes were closed. After the end of the mass, the brothers began crying, and their uncle, Reverend Vincent Cvitkovic asked them why and they told them that the eyes were closed. Vincent and another priest went to look at the eyes, and saw that they were closed, and called the man who had recently painted the crucifix, Domenic Leo, and asked him what he saw. He looked up, and was shocked to see that the eyes were closed, and he began crying as well.

## Possible Explanations

There are several explanations as to what the phenomenon could be. Theories include:

* A biblical miracle
* An optical illusion
* Hoax/ CGI

## Trivia

* Ambridge, Pennsylvania, is about twenty miles north of Pittsburgh and is slowly fading away because of the closed steel mills. The Holy Trinity Church is located there and its crucifix has been there since 1931. It was refurbished by artist Domenic Leo in January 1988.

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Phantom Clowns

**Theories** |  · Criminals · Ghosts

The **Phantom Clowns** were the focus of a long string of harassment reports from the Boston, Massachusetts area wherein disturbing clowns were seeing attempting to molest young children. The sightings mainly took place in the spring of 1981.

## Appearance

The criminals were described as being dressed as clowns, with white faces, red noses, and colorful clothing. They often drove black or brightly-colored vans in an attempt to lure children into them, and they sometimes try to lure in their victims with ice cream.

Some say that in the middle of the night they go to check on their children. when they find the children aren't there, the window appears open into the view of a clown leading the children into the woods.

## Possible Explanations

There are several explanations as to what the creature could be. Theories include:

* Criminals
* Ghosts
* Mass Hysteria

## Notable Encounters

* Account #1
* Account #2
*On May 6, 1981, the Boston, Massachusetts police released a warning that men dressed as clowns were harassing elementary school children. One of the men was seen wearing a clown suit just from the waist up; from the waist down, he was naked. According to reports, he had driven a black van near Franklin Park in the Roxbury area of Boston between 4:00 and 6:00 PM.*

*I wanted to tell you about my Clown in a Van story. When I was 12 years old and my brother 8, my parents would bring us to their friend's house who also had two kids, ages 11 and 8. So all the kids would play together and we would gather up other neighborhood kids and play huge games of capture the flag, etc. One night around 10 the four of us were going to meet a huge group of people at this park. On our way there we were closely followed by a big black van with tinted windows and what looked like a dude dressed up like a clown. We started getting a little freaked out, so we cut through some yards to get across the block and avoid the van. A little big later, we saw the van creeping along another street a little bit down the street from where we were and we ran through some more yards and got to the park and met everyone. In the middle of our game we saw the van pull up to the park and sit there for a while.*

*It eventually left. So, the next day I see on the news that a guy driving a black van dressed like a clown got arrested in a mall parking lot after he tried to get some teenage girls in his van. He also had a record of being a sexual deviant! This had to be back in like 1992 or '93, but I still have that memory.*

-Brandon Perras, *Weird Massachusetts*
## Trivia

* Before long, reports also came in of creepy men dressed as rabbits, Spider-Man, and a gorilla trying to entice a boy into a vehicle.
Domsten Blobs

**Theories** |  · Extraterrestrial

The **Domsten Blobs** sighting is a extraterrestrial sighting and attempted-abduction case that took place at about 3:00 AM on December 20, 1958. The two recorded witnesses were co-workers Stig Rydberg, 30 years old, and Hans Gustafsson, 24 years old.

In a clearing near the village of Domsten, they claimed to have fought for their lives. Their opponents were three or four gray shapeless beings, which landed in a discoid object. This event has become one of the most celebrated UFO cases both in and outside Sweden. (prufon-news.com)

## Appearance

The UFO's diameter was about 5 meters (about 16 feet); its height was about close to 1 meter (about 3 feet, 3 inches). It rested on three sorts of legs. The craft was self-illuminating, but the glare was neither blinding nor warming. In the center of the light, they thought that a darker core could be distinguished.

The creatures were small and gray; perhaps 1.3 meters tall (a little over four feet) and about 40 centimeters broad (1 foot and 31 inches). They seemed to lack extremities, shaped like loaves and moved very fast. (prufon-news.com)

## Trivia

* A fight to the death broke out. When Rydberg struck one of the assailants, "his arm plunged into the creature to the elbow and the blow had no effect. The creatures had a respectable grasping ability and were able to dodge the lightning quick young men’s punches as if they were anticipating their thoughts. The creatures were ultimately scared away by a car horn.
Hessdalen Lights

**Theories** |  · Strange light

The **Hessdalen Lights** are a European phenomenona of strange lights being seen by many in The Hessdalen Valley of Norway. Several theories have been proposed over what they are, but none have been confirmed.

## Description

The lights typically appear as bright, white or yellowish spheres or orbs that can vary in size from a few centimeters to several meters in diameter. They often move slowly and silently through the air, sometimes hovering or pulsating before disappearing. The duration of the sightings can range from a few seconds to several hours. Witnesses have described seeing single lights as well as formations of multiple lights, with some reports suggesting intelligent behavior such as synchronized movements.

Numerous theories have been proposed to explain the origin of the Hessdalen Lights, but none have been definitively proven. One hypothesis suggests that the lights are caused by a natural phenomenon called plasma. Plasma is a state of matter in which gas is ionized, creating a glowing effect. It is believed that electrical charges in the atmosphere may cause gases in the valley to become ionized, resulting in the formation of plasma orbs. However, this theory does not explain all aspects of the phenomenon, such as the apparent intelligent behavior of the lights.

Another theory proposes that the lights are a result of extraterrestrial activity. Some believe that the orbs are spacecraft or probes sent by alien civilizations to observe or study Earth. Proponents of this theory point to the advanced maneuverability and behavior of the lights as evidence of their non-terrestrial origin. However, there is no concrete evidence to support this claim.

Additionally, some researchers have suggested that electromagnetic fields or geological factors in the area may play a role in generating the lights. The presence of minerals and metals in the Hessdalen valley could potentially create electromagnetic anomalies that interact with the atmosphere, producing the observed light phenomena. However, this theory also lacks conclusive evidence.

Over the years, several scientific studies and investigations have been conducted to better understand the Hessdalen Lights. The Hessdalen Automatic Measurement Station (AMS) was established in 1998 to monitor and record the lights using various instruments such as cameras, spectrometers, and magnetometers. The data collected by the AMS has provided valuable insights into the characteristics of the lights, but a definitive explanation for their origin remains elusive.

## The Lights

The lights appear at any time of day and usually are are yellow or red color. They are seen moving fast and are shaped like balls. The number of sightings has slowly dwindled over time. Scientists have tried to explain the phenomena with theories, most however have yet to be proven.

## Possible Explanations

There are several explanations as to what the phenomenon could be. Theories include:

* UFOs
* A number of natural phenomena that have been misidentified
* A hallucinations
* A hoax

## Trivia

It can also be classified under alien sightings.
Blood Bowl

**Theories** |  · Demonic presence · The Gates of Hell

The **Blood Bowl**, also known as the **Gates of Hell**, is a small tunnel containing a runoff stream. The tunnel runs along High Street in Columbus, Ohio. The east end of the tunnel is kept obstruction-free by a gate of rusted metal that extends from each side of the opening, tapering to a small gap.

## Background

The story of the tunnel involves a skateboarder or bicyclist who attempted to perform a trick, only to crash along the slanted sides of the culvert and die from the wipe-out. Some versions of the story involve him being dared to ride through the tunnel at night.

## Notable Accounts

There are no notable accounts that we could find.

## Trivia

* The legends about the tunnel never mention an actual gate to hell. The moniker is just a title. However, many states claim to possess an actual gate to hell.
* Occasionally, bodies are said to be discovered in the tunnel.

## Gallery

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A photo of the Blood BowlA graffiti figure within the tunnel
Phantom Barber

**Theories** |  · Criminal · Extraterrestrial · Mass hysteria

The **Phantom Barber** was a mysterious humanoid entity blamed for a series of nocturnal attacks that plagued the fishing town of Pascagoula, Mississippi (also the location of the Pascagoula Creature encounter), throughout the summer of 1942.

## Appearance

Witness Mary Evelyn Briggs later described the man as “sorta short, sorta fat, and he was wearing a white sweatshirt."

## Possible Explanations

There are several explanations as to what the creature could be. Theories include:

* A human criminal
* Extraterrestrial
* Mass hysteria

## Notable Encounters

* Account #1
* Account #2
* Account #3
* Account #4
*His reign of terror began on Friday, June 5, 1942, when young Mary Evelyn Briggs and Edna Marie Hydel at the Our Lady of Victories convent were shocked to find a man climbing out of their bedroom window. The two girls were unharmed, although each of them was missing a lock of hair.* (mentalfloss.com)

*The Barber struck again on Monday at the Peattie home, where he cut a slit in the window screen and crawled inside to snip the hair of little 6-year old Carol Peattie as she lay sleeping next to her twin brother. This time the Phantom Barber had accidentally left a clue—a sandy footprint near the window.* (mentalfloss.com)

*The next incident occurred the following Friday night, when the home of Mr. and Mrs. Heidelberg was invaded. Like before, the window screen was cut and the invader came inside. But instead of taking his typical trophy tuft, he used a heavy iron bar to attack the couple, taking out some of Mrs. Heidelberg’s front teeth and knocking her husband unconscious. Unfortunately, it all happened so quickly that neither could describe their attacker.*
*The police deputized six men and brought in bloodhounds to pick up a scent. The dogs followed the trail to a pair of bloodstained gloves in the nearby woods, but that was as far as they got. The police theorized that the assailant might have stashed a bicycle in the woods to make his escape.* (mentalfloss.com)

*The final attack came on a Sunday night, when the hair of Mrs. R.R. Taylor was cut. She said she had been woken up by “something with a sickening smell” passing over her nose. The next thing she remembered, was waking up and getting violently ill. Police later determined the Barber must have cut the window screen, stuck a chloroform-soaked rag over Taylor’s face, and then collected his lock of hair.* (mentalfloss.com)

## Trivia

* Two months after the final attack, police announced that they had arrested William Dolan, a 57-year old chemist, for charges of attempted murder. Police claimed a large bundle of human hair was found behind his home. The FBI later identified some of the hair as belonging to Carol Peattie, the Barber’s youngest victim. Dolan was quickly found guilty of attempted murder and sentenced to 10 years in prison.
	+ Six years later, Mississippi Governor Fielding Wright reviewed the case and asked that Dolan take a lie-detector test. Upon passing, Dolan was given a limited suspended sentence and then eventually set free in 1951.
Green Lady of Wahiawa

**Theories** |  · Ghost

The **Green Lady of Wahiawa** is a ghostly hauntingthat has been passed down through generations in Hawaii. According to local folklore, the Green Lady is said to haunt the area around Wahiawa Botanical Garden on the island of Oahu. The tale of the *Green Lady* varies, but it typically involves a woman who tragically died under mysterious or tragic circumstances and whose spirit now lingers in the form of a green mist or apparition.

## Background

Green Lady legend are not entirely clear, but it is believed to have originated in the early 20th century. Some versions of the story claim that the Green Lady was a woman who died in a car accident near the botanical garden, while others suggest that she may have been a murder victim whose spirit now seeks justice. The apparition is often described as a glowing green figure that appears at night, particularly near the garden’s entrance or along the nearby roads.

Local residents and visitors alike have reported sightings and encounters with the Green Lady over the years. Some claim to have seen her wandering among the trees or standing by the roadside, while others have reported eerie experiences such as sudden drops in temperature, unexplained sounds, or feelings of unease when passing through the area. These alleged encounters have contributed to the enduring popularity of the Green Lady legend and have made it a notable part of Hawaiian folklore.

The legend of the Green Lady has also inspired various cultural interpretations, including literature, art, and even local ghost tours. Many storytellers and artists have incorporated elements of the Green Lady tale into their work, further perpetuating her presence in Hawaiian culture. Additionally, some paranormal enthusiasts and ghost hunters have sought out the Wahiawa Botanical Garden in hopes of encountering the elusive spirit for themselves.

While skeptics dismiss the Green Lady as nothing more than a spooky story, believers and enthusiasts continue to share her legend and keep her memory alive. Whether she is viewed as a genuine supernatural entity or simply a captivating piece of local lore, the Green Lady of Wahiawa remains an intriguing and enduring part of Hawaiian ghost stories.

## Trivia

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Coalbaggie Haunting

**Theories** |  · Ghost · Demonic presence

The **Coalbaggie Haunting** was an infamous haunting that took place during the 1890s in Coalbaggie in Australia.

## Manifestations

* Strange voices
* Screaming
* Moving/jumping furniture

## Background

Around 1891, Peter Stein, a “hard headed, practical, frugal German,” sold his property at Wagga Wagga, packed up his family, including his adult son Jacob, and set off in search of new property in the Dubbo district of central western New South Wales. On arrival in the district, Peter and his son, Jacob, took up two areas of 2,560 acres each at Coalbaggie, just outside Dubbo. However, no sooner had the Steins settled in, than they began hearing at night “strange voices, loud cooeying, and awful screamings”. (weirdaustralia.com)

## Notable Accounts

There are no notable accounts that we could find.

## Trivia

* On 1 June 1894, the Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal published an interview with Jacob Stein conducted by the *Dubbo Dispatch*.
Graceland Cemetery

**Theories** |  · Demonic entity · Ghost

**Graceland Cemetery** is a purportedly-haunted cemetery located on North Clark Street in Chicago, Illinois.

## Manifestation

* The Statue of Death
	+ Can show you your death if you look into its eyes
	+ Can't be photographed
* Inez
	+ Hides during storms

## Background

The most famous sculpture of Graceland Cemetery is that of Inez Clarke. According to local legend, Inez died in 1880 at the tender age of only six. Tradition has it that she was killed during a lightning storm while on a family picnic. Her parents, stunned by the tragic loss, commissioned a life-size statue of the girl to be placed on her grave. It was completed a year later, and like many Chicago area grave sculptures, was placed in a glass box to protect it from the elements. The image remains in nearly perfect condition today. Even in death, Inez still manages to charm cemetery visitors, who discover the little girl perched on a small stool. The likeness was cast so that Inez is seen wearing her favorite dress and carrying a tiny parasol. The perfectly formed face was created with just the hint of a smile. It is not uncommon to come to the cemetery and find gifts of flowers and toys at the foot of her grave. The site has become one of the most popular places in the cemetery, for graveyard buffs and curiosity seekers alike.

Graceland is home to several different tales of the supernatural, including the ominous "haunted" monument that graces the final resting place of former hotel owner and businessman Dexter Graves. Created by Lorado Taft, the artist christened the design "Eternal Silence" but the brooding and menacing figure has become more commonly known as the "Statue of Death". The figure was once black in color but over the years, the black has mostly worn away, exposing the green, weathered metal beneath. Only one portion of it remains darkened and that is the face, which is hidden in the deepest folds of the figure’s robe. It gives the impression that the menacing face is hidden in shadow and the look of the image has given birth to several legends. It is said that anyone who looks into the face of the statue will get a glimpse of his or her own death to come. In addition, it is said that the statue is impossible to photograph and that no camera will function in its presence. Needless to say though, scores of photos exist of the figure so most people scoff at the threats of doom and death that have long been associated with "Eternal Silence". (PrairieGhosts.com)

## Notable Accounts

There are no notable accounts that we could find.

## Trivia

* This legend could also be categorized as a Location.

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Beast Of Tenby

**Theories** |  · Cryptid · Dead badger

The **Beast Of Tenby**, also known as the **Beast from the East**, was the name given to a strange animal carcass that washed ashore on the Welsh Tenby beach on February 22, 2013. The beast was discovered by local resident 27-year-old Peter Bailey, who came across the creature while taking a walk with his dog.

## Appearance

The beast appears to be mammalian, having a thin layer of fur, bear-like claws, and a mouth filled with numerous sharp teeth. The creature also had five claws on each foot, similar to the Highway Beast.

## Possible Explanations

There are several explanations as to what the creature could be. Theories include:

* An undiscovered species (a Cryptid)
* A dead badger

## Trivia

* The site posted a picture of the beast on Facebook, where it was shared hundreds of times and widely debated.
Inflatable Hedgehog

**Theories** |  · Cryptid

The **Inflatable Hedgehog**, also known as **zamba zaraa** to the locals, is a strange hedgehog-like cryptid reported to live in the Gobi Desert, in Mongolia.

## Appearance

It is described as looking something like a hedgehog. When threatened, the animal strikes its tail against the ground (an alarm action that is used by many different types of animal) and then proceeds to inflate itself considerably. Reports differ on how big it is after inflation, and range up to the size of a yurt (a small Mongolian tent-like dwelling).

## Possible Explanations

There aren't many explanations as to what the creature could be. Theories include:

* An undiscovered species (a Cryptid)

## Trivia

* There are other creatures who inflate themselves as a defense mechanism, most notably puffer fish. It would not be impossible for a mammal to have evolved the same trick.
John Lawson Mannequins

**Theories** |  · Ghost · Human prankster

The **John Lawson Mannequins** are a group of mysterious mannequins that are known to inhabit what is known as the "John Lawson House". No one knows who lives in the house, if anyone.

## Description

Over the years, the mannequins have been known to switch positions and locations on the front porch, as well as change clothing. Sometimes, they are seen holding various household items that also change position from time to time. On rainy days, the mannequins are gone from the porch entirely.

## Possible Explanations

There are several explanations as to what the phenomenon could be. Theories include:

* Ghost
* Human prankster

## Trivia

* The house is located on 9 Main St, Wappingers Falls, New York.
* During a two-week cold wave in the winter of 1871, a train crashed two-hundred feet from the house, killing 22 people on impact. Often times the dolls are found pointing towards the area of the crash site. Other times, they’re discovered with their heads looking towards the only other historical house left of the street, which has sat abandoned for many years. (roadtrippers.com)

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Mud Mermaids

**Theories** |  · Cryptid · Large lizard · Washed-up fish

The **Mud Mermaids** were a pair of strange amphibious animals discovered in October of 1891 in Vevay, a town located on the Ohio River in Switzerland County.

## Appearance

The creatures were described as huge amphibious lizards with human features. They supposedly had human-like faces, but dog-like ears.[1]

## Possible Explanations

There are several explanations as to what the creature could be. Theories include:

* An undiscovered species (a Cryptid)
* A pair of large lizard
* A pair of washed-up fish

## Trivia

* The two creatures were found on the river's bank. The witness theorized that they subsisted on a diet of fish and mussels living in the river.
* The creatures were mentioned in an article in *Weird Ohio*.
Gilled Antelope

**Theories** |  · Saloa

The **Gilled Antelope** (*Cetaformia anthalopus*), also known as the **Gilled Deer**, was a cryptid believed to exist in Cambodia. It was believed to have possessed the remarkable capability to breathe underwater through the use of gills set along its muzzle. Eventually however the creature was determined to be the Saola, discovered in 1992.

## Appearance

While the creature was discovered to be in fact real, it did not possess gills of any sort—these gills turned out to be a case of mistaken identity instead. The real species, the Saloa, has a large set of maxillary glands or sinuses situated just in front of its eyes. The external portion of the gland forms a rectangular depression along the upper muzzle approximately 9 centimeters in length. Covering this depression is a muscular flap which can be raised to expose the gland. The Vu Quang Ox is native mainly to Socialist Republic of Vietnam and the Lao People's Democratic Republic, though it is not impossible that sightings in northeast Cambodia could have occurred.

## Possible Explanations

There are several explanations as to what the creature could be. Theories include:

* The Saloa (confirmed)

## Trivia

* The original source of the biological classification *Cetaformia anthalopus* is unknown, but translates to "antelope whale-form."
Alien Octopoids

**Theories** | None

The **Alien Octopoids** sighting was a bizarre extraterrestrial sighting that took place on the night of August 16, 1968, four miles away from Tivissa, Spain. The reported witness was a Spanish farmer named John Mateu.

## Appearance

Mateu would describe these almost unimaginable entities as resembling lightly colored octopi with either “four or five legs.” They were described as being no more than three feet tall.

## Trivia

* Tests performed at the site revealed the presence of abnormally-strong electromagnetic fields.
* This phenomenon was also observed by an Austrian couple who had set up camp in the area. The man, identified as Hans Volkert, allegedly snapped (and published) photos of the singe marks from the Octopoids' saucer, but, unfortunately, there seems to be no trace of them.

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Catalonia Fallen Angel

**Theories** |  · Hermit · Cryptid · Demonic presence

The **Catalonia Fallen Angel** was a strange humanoid cryptid that was on film in a forest near Catalonia, Spain. The sighting (judging by the camera timer) took place at 1:13 AM on June 11, 2006.

## Appearance

The creature is evidently humanoid. The creature is nearly skeletal, as if suffering from anorexia. While the body is almost exactly identical to a human, it appears to possess glowing eyes. Its most defining features, however, are the growths emerging from its back that resemble featherless wings like those of a molting bird.

## Possible Explanations

There are several explanations as to what the creature could be. Theories include:

* An undiscovered species (a Cryptid)
* An insane hermit
* A demonic presence

## Trivia

* While chasing the creature, the two men in the video encounter large white feathers, as if from the wings of a large bird.

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