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Chudinov Organisms

**Theories** |  · Hoax · Revived ancient organisms or newly created ones

The **Chudinov Organisms** were prehistoric worms and algae supposedly resurrected from 250 million year old potassium ore by Soviet scientist Dr. N. Chudinov in 1972.

## Description

In 1972 Dr. Chudinov was based in a lab at the Berezniki Potassium Combine in the Ural Mountains, puzzled by the red discoloration of salt deposits at the base of the Ural foothills. The deposits were made up of alternating strata of potassium, magnesium chloride, and sodium, so he experimented by dissolving away the sodium in distilled water. Upon doing so Chudinov and his fellow researchers identified the source of the discoloration as the clear fossil structure of algal colonies and worms. These were dated at being around 250 million years old.[1]

Returning to the samples later, Chudinov was amazed to find the microorganisms taking on the semblance of life under the microscope. After being placed in various culture mediums the worms and algae became more mobile, grew and reproduced, apparently unharmed by 250 million years entombed in potassium crystals. [2]

The results of the experiments were published in Soviet Union magazine, in February 1972. Later that year newspapers and scientific journals outside of the USSR paid attention to what became known as the 'Chudinov affair.' The reports were treated seriously and the full paper by Chudinov was eagerly awaited in the West, only to never emerge. After the initial news there were no further updates on the Chudinov affair and interest soon faded.

In recent years scientists have successfully revived ancient organisms from similar mineral deposits in Russia, proving the viability of Chudinov's seemingly fantastic claims.[3] Similar to the Oil Pit Squid and Crosse's arachnae, these creatures have sometimes been treated as examples of complex synthetic abiogenesis.[4] In some accounts the Chudinov Organisms are described as 'trilobites' however all of the 1972 sources relay the less sensational algae and nematodes.

## Possible Explanations

* A hoax. Due to Cold War tensions and the use of disinformation and propaganda, as well as the lack of follow-up to the affair, it is possibly a hoax or exaggeration.

* An early successful ressurection of an extinct species
* Misinterpretation of modern day microbes which infiltrated the medium

* Synthetic organisms created through Soviet Abiogenesis
Devil's Footprints

**Theories** |  · Ghost · Swarm of animals · Satan

The **Devil's Footprints** was a name given to a phenomenon that occurred in February 1855 around the Exe Estuary in East Devon and South Devon, England.

After a heavy snowfall, trails of hoof-like marks appeared overnight in the snow covering a total distance of some 40 to 100 miles. The footprints were so called because some people believed that they were the tracks of Satan, as they were allegedly made by a cloven hoof. Many theories have been put forward to explain the incident, and some aspects of its veracity have also been called into question.

## Description

On the night of 8–9 February 1855, after a heavy snowfall, a series of hoof-like marks appeared in the snow. These footprints, most of which measured around four inches long, three inches across, between eight and sixteen inches apart and mostly in a single file, were reported from over thirty locations across Devon and a couple in Dorset. It was estimated that the total distance of the tracks amounted to between 40 and 100 miles. Houses, rivers, haystacks and other obstacles were traveled straight over, and footprints appeared on the tops of snow-covered roofs and high walls which lay in the footprints' path, as well as leading up to and exiting various drain pipes as small as four inches in diameter.

## Possible Explanations

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

* A ghost
* A swarm of animals
* The devil

## Trivia

* There were also attendant rumours about sightings of a "devil-like figure" in the Devon area during the scare. Many townspeople armed themselves and attempted to track down the beast responsible, without success.

## Gallery

### Photo Gallery

A sketch of the printsA newspaper article about the event
Crimean War Monstrosities

**Theories** |  · Spirit · Cryptid

The **Crimean War Monstrosities** were a group of flying humanoid cryptids reportedly sighted multiple times during the Crimean War, which raged from 1854 to 1856.

## Appearance

The creature was described as being a gigantic, headless, crow-like animal. Other witnesses described them as humanoid bats or birds, similar to the famous Mothman or the Black Bird of Chernobyl.

## Possible Explanations

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

* An undiscovered species (a Cryptid)
* A spirit
* A demonic presence

## Trivia

* According to one report, the five soldiers who were lurking in the battlefield that night were not Russian, but Turkish. The sentries on duty even described their uniforms as being like robes, complete with turbans. According to these sentries they were shocked by five approaching, and screaming, Turkish soldiers running directly at them from out of the pitch black night. The sentries opened fire on the screaming Turkish thinking that they were attacking soldiers but soon saw the reason for their screams, when, out of the darkness, seemingly chasing the Turkish, the Russian sentries saw a gigantic swarm of bat like creatures.
Dingonek

**Theories** |  · Cryptid · Living dinosaur

The **Dingonek** is a highly territorial, amphibious cryptid from Africa. It was seen mostlyanal

ring the 18th and 19th centuries, but native Africans have seen it for centuries. It has allegedly been seen in the African Congolese jungles (primarily those of the Democratic Republic).

## Appearance

Said to dwell in the rivers and lakes of western Africa, the Dingonek has been described as being grey or red, 3 to 6 metres (9-18 feet) in length, with a squarish head, sometimes a long horn, saber-like canines—which has resulted in its nickname the "Jungle Walrus"—and a tail complete with a bony, dart-like appendage, which is reputed to be able to secrete a deadly poison. This creature is also said to be covered head-to-toe in a scaly, mottled epidermis, which has been likened to the prehistoric-looking Asian anteater known as the pangolin. The description by John Alfred Jordan, an explorer who said that he actually shot at this unidentified monster in the River Maggori in Kenya in 1907, claimed this scale-covered creature was as big as 18 feet long and had reptilian claws, a spotted back, long tail, and a big head out of which grew large, curved, walrus-like tusks. A shot with a .303 only served to anger it.

## Possible Explanations

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

* An undiscovered species (a Cryptid)
* A living dinosaur

## Trivia

* At the Brakfontein ridge, Western Cape in South Africa is a cave painting of an unknown creature that fits the description of the dingonek, right down to its walrus-like tusks. (see Photo Gallery)

## Gallery

### Photo Gallery

An artist's depictionA cave painting depicting an unknown tusked animal
Oklahoma Octopus

**Theories** |  · Cryptid · Freshwater cephalopod

The **Oklahoma Octopus** is a mysterious creature generally said to inhabit three lakes in Oklahoma (Lake Thunderbird, Lake Oolagah and Lake Tenkiller) where it attacks and kills unsuspecting swimmers.

## Appearance

According to legend and rumor, this freshwater demon measures the size of a horse and resembles an octopus, with long tentacles and leathery, reddish-brown skin. Skeptics question how an octopus, an ocean creature, could survive in freshwater lakes, but it is easy to believe that such a creature would be a fearsome predator. The Giant Pacific Octopus, for example, has tentacles that each boast the strength of a 200-pound man and a powerful beak that it uses to kill prey.

## Possible Explanations

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

* An undiscovered species (a Cryptid)
* A freshwater cephalopod

## Trivia

* Cryptozoologists have pointed out that species of jellyfish have been able to adapt from saltwater to freshwater conditions, and the same adaptation may have been possible for a giant cephalopod trapped in an inland lake when coastal waters receded.
* Although no physical evidence exists in the case of the Oklahoma Octopus, many point to the high mortality rate and large number of unexplained drownings in the Oklahoma lakes as a clear sign of its presence.

## Gallery

### Photo Gallery

An artist's depictionLake ThunderbirdLake OolagahLake Tenkiller
Giglioli's Whale

**Theories** |  · Cryptid

**Giglioli's Whale** (Amphiptera Pacifica) is a purported species of whale observed by Enrico Hillyer Giglioli. It is described to have two dorsal fins, a feature which no known whales have. However, the rhinoceros dolphin (which is also a cryptid) possesses this feature.

## Appearance

The whale looked overall similar to a rorqual, 60 feet (18 m) long with an elongated body, but the most notable difference was the presence of two large dorsal fins about 6.5 feet (2 m) apart. No known whales have twin dorsal fins; the rorqual only has a single fin and some other whales have none. Other unusual features include the presence of two long sickle-shaped flippers and a lack of furrows present under the throats of rorquals.

## Sightings

On September 4, 1867, on board a ship called the Magenta about 1200 miles off the coast of Chile, the zoologist spotted a species of whale that he could not recognize. It was very close to the ship (too close to shoot with a cannon.) and was observed for a quarter of an hour, allowing Giglioli to make very detailed observations.

The whale looked overall similar to a rorqual, 60 feet (18 m) long with an elongated body, but the most notable difference was the presence of two large dorsal fins about 6.5 feet (2 m) apart. No known whales have twin dorsal fins; the rorqual only has a single fin and some other whales have none. Other unusual features include the presence of two long sickle-shaped flippers and a lack of furrows present under the throats of rorquals.

Another report of a two finned whale of roughly the same size was recorded from the ship Lily off the coast of Scotland the following year. In 1983 between Corsica and the French mainland, French zoologist Jacques Maigret sighted a similar-looking creature.

## Possible Explanations

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

* An undiscovered species (a Cryptid)
Antarctic Godzilla

**Theories** |  · Cryptid · Hoax

The **Antarctic Godzilla** is a massive aquatic cryptid said to live in Antarctic waters.[1] It is one of the largest cryptids ever encountered, comparable in size to the 'kaiju' of Japanese cinema, hence the name. It was sighted just once on February 13, 1958, at about 7:00 PM, by the Japanese research vessel *Soya* at Lutzow-Holm Bay. It is sometimes described as a Ningen.[2]

## Sighting

The creature was first described in eyewitness Captain Matsumoto's book "Transportation of Antarctica"[3] published in 1959 by Sogensha;

> *It was on the second Antarctic voyage.*
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> *On February 13, 1958, she had escaped to the open sea with the Barton Island in the United States after she had accommodated the eleven who had wintered during preliminary observations. (...)*
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> *At this time, there was a voyage chief, chief engineer, watch officer, and pilots in the bridge at Soya. No one had heard of the observers, who were talking about the expropriating wintering people.*
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> *It was just around 7pm. It was still hot, so I saw something black on the surface of the water about 500 meters after the Barton Island advanced.*
> About 300 meters from "Soya". Looking closely, it looks like an animal, but it seems a bit too big for it, saying, "There's something going on there."
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> He glanced at the same time, but somebody said, "It's a drum can that I took off on Barton Island." I said, "Let's see if the empty cans can stand upright in the water even though the wind is blowing about seven or eight meters," he continued. However, the strange thing suddenly turned into a face, and she turned to Soya.
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> "Well, don't you know that big face or eyeball! It's a very big animal face."
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> The watch officer immediately tried using binoculars. I noticed that I had two eyes and two ears. The chief engineer went out to get his camera in his room, but when he returned, he was already behind the bow and missed shooting.
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> The monster has a head length of seventy or eighty centimeters, and looks like a cow from the front. The top of my head was round and it looked like a monkey, and one animal doesn't look good anyway. The hair was dark brown, about ten centimeters long, and seemed to cover the whole body. With large eyes, pointed ears, and shoulders up above the sea, I could see for about thirty seconds.
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> At that time, another engineer at the bow was also watching the electric engineer. In his story, the monster was spilled into the water near the bow, but had a serrated fin on its back.
> From a closer look than we did, it was more like a terrestrial animal than a whale or a seal because of its hair growth and facial shape.*[4]*
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*P210-215.*

## Possible Explanations

There are multiple explanations as to what the creature could be or could've been. Theories include:

* A hoax created for the sake of storytelling.
* A cetacean (either an undiscovered species or a beluga).
* A Ningen.
* A pinniped (Like the cetacean hypothesis, it either an undiscovered species or a leopard seal).
Door Dogs

**Theories** |  · A mixture of West African and European folklore

 **Door Dogs** are small canines which appear as premonitory omens of death in folklore collected from Tangiers, Morocco.

## Appearance

They are described as small, silent dogs with pointed noses like a Schipperke, which are seen following individuals in the weeks before their death. They are seen specifically when the doomed person is passing a threshold, such as a doorway, and can only be seen by others - no one can see their own door dog before they die.

American author William S. Burroughs wrote extensively about Door Dogs in his late opus *The Western Lands*, drawing on both autobiographical; recollections from his time in Tangiers and a literary study which traced fascination with the phenomena through Western literature. The mysterious dog which appears in Saki's *The Unbearable Bassington* in a critical scene is identified by Burroughs as a Door Dog. [1]

The bizarre cryptid known as the Wall-Jumping Dog bears a strong resemblance to the incident in Saki's story.

The degree to which the concept of the 'Door Dog' is uniquely West African is highly disputable, as Burroughs infused the creature with strains of the long-standing European tradition of omen dogs and the creature has taken on a life of its own in a new form, as door dogs are now sighted throughout the world in the weeks leading up to when a person dies.[2] [3]

## Possible Explanations

* A ghostly omen
* Servants of Neferti, mysterious scribe of *The Prophecies of Neferti*[4], who is presented as an undead eunuch in Burroughs highly idiosyncratic interpretation of the legend.
* A mix of different traditions and sightings which Burroughs was already familiar with, such as the Black Shuck and the Daisy Dog.
Jophar Vorin

**Theories** |  · Interdimensional being · Hoax

**Jophar Vorin**, also known as **Joseph Vorin**, was a bizarre man who arrived in a small village in the district of Lebas, near Frankfort-on-the-Oder, Germany, in 1850. When the German authorities asked the man where he was from, Vorin told them that he was from Laxaria, a country on the continent of Sakria, which was separated from Europe by a vast ocean.

He is very similar to the Man from Taured.

## Appearance

The man appeared to be Caucasian in appearance and spoke an odd, barely understandable form of German. He also wrote and spoke in strange languages he called Abramian and Laxarian.

## Possible Explanations

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

* Interdimensional being
* Remens

## Notable Encounters

There are no notable encounters that we could find.

## Trivia

* Jophar claimed that his reason for visiting Europe was to locate his long-lost brother, but his last memory was becoming shipwrecked somewhere along his voyage. and he dies due to hunger
Hikaru-san's Painting

**Theories** |  · Painting · Ghost

**Hikaru-san’s Painting** is a renowned artwork that has gained significant attention in the realm of urban legends. The painting is said to be located at Matsuyama University in Ehime Prefecture, Japan. According to the legend surrounding this artwork, “Hikaru-san” possesses a mysterious and haunting quality that has captivated viewers for decades.

## Description

in 1997 (if I remember incorrectly, it must have been the second or third episode, quite early), but at Matsuyama University in Ehime Prefecture. There is a ghost story called *Hikaru-san's Painting*.

There are still widely known stories about people getting hurt when they point at them, their eyes moving, people coming back to life even after burning them, and people in pictures coming out of them, but it seems like there are no images of them on the internet. is.

I suddenly remembered what kind of picture "Hikaru's picture" was? Even if you think about it, there is no way to look at it, which is quite confusing in today's information society where anything can be found on painting.

When I was in elementary school, I was into the occult, and I would record every single scary-looking program. So, I remembered that I had recorded the episode of *Hikaru-san's Painting,* so when I returned home for the first time in a while, I looked for the VHS.

After a diligent search, they finally found the VHS recording of the broadcast. Well, it was more like a rebroadcast of an episode that received a great response from viewers, rather than the first broadcast. Since it was a commercial for Sega Saturn's Sakura Wars 2, we know it was aired around the spring of 1998. Since the video was made 16 years ago, the actors are very young, and it's funny and nostalgic, so I'm captivated by it. My mother, who was making dinner, said, ``Wow, Beat Takeshi is so young!

## Possible Explanations

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

* A painting
* An cursed into painting
Grant Park

**Theories** |  · Demonic entity · Ghost

**Grant Park**, or specifically **Grant Park's Seven Bridges**, is a purportedly-haunted park in South Milwaukee, Wisconsin and a part of the Milwaukee County Park System.

## Manifestations

* Ghost lights
* Laughter
* Screaming

## Background

It has been said that walking the paths during a full moon between the hours of 9:30 PM and midnight will summon the park's spirits. Visitors report seeing strange lights and hearing laughter and screams.

## Notable Accounts

* Account #1
* Account #2
*Okay I have been to 7 bridges not a lot but a hand full of times but upon googling 7 Bridges South Milwaukee you will find webpage after webpage of the hauntings of the 7 bridges area. Every webpage basically says this: It has be rumored that if you go to Seven Bridges and walk the paths during a full moon between the times of 9:30pm and Midnight (Don’t walk alone)you will see different colors of lights dancing around in the woods and if you go farther into the woods you would hear what sounds to be laughter and screams. If you are really quiet you can hear foot steps in the woods coming towards you and with those foot steps you can hear very heavy breathing, if you wait for those foot steps to come to you, you will feel a very uneasy feeling come over you like an evil feeling. It’s said that adults and children have been killed there and even suicides from the people that did the killings. (WARNING! the park closes at 10:00pm, so don’t park in the park after that time, park on a side street. If you get caught by police you will get ticketed). It’s also rumored that if you stand on one of the bridges that a mist or an apparition of a person would happen right in front of you. The* [sic]
-Milwaukee City

 *As you enter the park, you cross under a covered bridge that bears the inscription, "Enter this wild wood and view the haunts of nature." Several people through out the parks's existence have committed suicide by jumping or hanging themselves from the main entrance bridge and by other means. When standing on the main bridge looking down into the ravine, often times it looks as though the air is filled with sparkles and shimmers, and has a very strong "feel". Many people have reported seeing colorful glowing lights dancing amongst the trees, and have heard voices and footsteps when there was (seemingly) no one around. At night, you can sometimes hear a strange (and not pleasant) scream/screech coming from something deep in the woods. There have been also been reported sightings of odd human-sized creatures that bear a striking resemblance to a praying mantis. Please heed park hours. You will be ticketed. I know from experience.*
-Milwaukee City

## Trivia

* This legend could also be categorized as a Location.

## Gallery

### Photo Gallery

A photo of one of the bridgesA photo of one of the bridges
Moss Man

**Theories** |  · Cryptid

The **Moss Man**, also known as the **Peremalfait**, is a humanoid cryptid that has been spotted in and around the state of Florida. It is very similar to the famous Sasquatch, but more plant-like.

The Moss Man was first spotted in 1978 by a couple who were enjoying their time on a beach. At first they noticed a human shaped figure in a raincoat lying down by the rocks near the coastline. They did not take much notice of it until it stood up and stared at the couple with its shining red eyes. The couple scrambled to their feet and ran away. Later all that remained was a bit of Spanish moss.

## Appearance

It is described as a tall, humanoid creature covered in green moss or foliage rather than hair. Its eyes are amber in color, and glow in the night, giving it an eerie stare.

## Possible Explanations

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

* An undiscovered species (a Cryptid)

## Trivia

* It is possible that it grew moss to blend in with its surroundings to hunt better.
* The creature was often seen enveloped in a bank of thick fog.

## Gallery

### Photo Gallery

A costume interpretation of the creatureSpanish Moss
Manor Road Pig-Dog

**Theories** |  · Cryptid · Bear

The **Manor Road Pig-Dog** was a bizarre hybrid creature sighted on the morning of February 6, 2009, by two men driving along Manor Road in Baltimore County.

## Appearance

The animal had hind legs longer than the fore, and its face was a hybrid of dog and pig features. The two were quite clear that it was neither a dog or bear - it apparently had thinner legs than a bear and didn't move in the same way as a bear.

## Possible Explanations

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

* An undiscovered species (a Cryptid)
* A bear
* A capybara

## Trivia

* A bear had recently been seen on Manor Road, making it possible that it was a bear, despite the denials.
* Manor Road runs east of Loch Raven Reservoir.
Bleeding House on Fountain Drive

**Theories** |  · Ghost · Intruder

The **Bleeding House on Fountain Drive** case was a bizarre one-night phenomenon that only occurred just before midnight on September 8th, 1987.

## Description

The phenomenon started and ended just before midnight on September 8th, 1987, as 77-year-old Minnie Winston stepped out of her bath. She noticed a strange, red spill on the bathroom floor. As she was about to inspect the puddle, she noticed that the wall in her bathroom also had the same reddish stain mysteriously oozing from its surface. She stepped outside and saw that the hallway floor also had pools of the reddish substance blotted across the tiles.

## Possible Explanations

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

* A haunting
* A bleeding intruder

## Trivia

* William Winston had to be hooked up to a dialysis machine everyday to have his blood cleansed and the process would leave him exhausted each day, leading Minnie to begin worrying that it was his blood she was seeing.
* Detective Steve Cartwright investigated the six bedroom brick house on the south side of Atlanta. The police searched the premises but were unable to find any signs of a break-in.
* Lab results concluded that it was human blood that was collected inside the Winstons' home. Furthermore, it was from someone with Type O blood. When the detective asked, Minnie stated that neither her nor her husband possessed Type O blood.

## Gallery

### Photo Gallery

Will and Minnie WinstonA newspaper headline about the case
Parque Forestal Alien

**Theories** |  · Extraterrestrial

The **Parque Forestal Alien** sighting is a extraterrestrial sighting that took place in 2004. The witness was a civil engineer by the name of Germán Pereira, who was taking a few snapshots of the state police on horseback in Chile. After downloading the photos and examining one of them, he noticed a small figure that was making a quick dash between the two officers.

## Appearance

The figure resembles the typical "grey" variety of extraterrestrial. It appears to be between one and two feet in height.

## Trivia

* In his report, Pereira stated that this was one of 10 photographs he had taken that day. Due to the fact that it was a cloudy day, he had adjusted his digital camera to a low speed, which is the reason why the photo was showing "motion." Given that the officers were about 20 meters away, he had zoomed in at a 10x optical distance, which unfortunately added to the photograph's blurriness. Despite this, Pereira maintains that he is not a hoaxer and the photograph is authentic. (whattodowhenbored.ca)
* This is the 300th page on this wiki.
Our Lady of Zeitoun

**Theories** |  · Marian apparition

**Our Lady of Zeitoun** is a strange phenomenon in that Marian apparition that occurred in the Zeitoun district of Cairo, Egypt, between April 2, 1968, and May 29, 1968. The event was witnessed by millions of people, including Coptic Orthodox Christians, Muslims, and people of other faiths. The apparitions were reported to have taken place above the dome of the Saint Mary’s Coptic Orthodox Church in Zeitoun.

## Description

In April 2, 1968, and May 29, 1968. The event was witnessed by millions of people, including Coptic Orthodox Christians, Muslims, and people of other faiths. The apparitions were reported to have taken place above the dome of the Saint Mary’s Coptic Orthodox Church in Zeitoun.

During the sightings, witnesses described seeing a luminous figure resembling the Virgin Mary standing on the church’s dome. The figure was often described as being surrounded by light and accompanied by doves. The apparitions occurred at various times of the day and night and were observed by people from different walks of life. The events were also documented by journalists, photographers, and government officials.

The sightings at Zeitoun drew widespread attention and led to an influx of pilgrims and curious onlookers to the area. Many reported experiencing spiritual healings and miracles during their visits to the site. The Egyptian government conducted investigations into the phenomenon and ruled out any natural or man-made explanations for the apparitions.

The Coptic Orthodox Church did not officially declare the events as supernatural but acknowledged the significance of the sightings to those who witnessed them. The church also refrained from promoting the apparitions as a means of avoiding potential religious fanaticism.

The apparitions at Zeitoun are considered one of the most well-documented Marian apparitions in modern times due to the large number of witnesses and media coverage. The events continue to be a subject of fascination and devotion for many believers, both within Egypt and around the world.

## Possible Explanations

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

* A Marian apparition

## Trivia

* Zeitoun are considered one of the most well-documented Marian apparitions in modern times due to the large number of witnesses and Miracles Lourdes.
Brazilian Alien Corpse

**Theories** |  · Extraterrestrial · Deformed fetus

The **Brazilian Alien Corpse** was a strange carcass discovered on September 26, 2011, by a family in Itajuba, Brazil. The family declared that during the night, out of the blue, their dog started barking and wouldn’t stop until the next morning when the owners went out to see what had happened. After letting the dog lead them to wherever the problem was, they discovered the carcass of a grey-like creature.

## Appearance

The alien had two toes on each foot and three fingers on each hand. Overall, the carcass measured 45 centimeters long and had black, wrinkled skin.

## Possible Explanations

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

* Extraterrestrial
* A deformed fetus

## Trivia

* The people who discovered the dead alien declared that during the first day, there was no smell coming out of the extraterrestrial, but after the second day, it started smelling worse than anything they had ever felt.
	+ Although this dead alien disappeared strangely for where it had been found, its smell still exists on the spot and it left behind, a strange black emerald goo substance on the ground.
Gargantuan Globulous

**Theories** |  · Interdimensional being · Cryptid

The **Gargantuan Globulous** was a blob-like cryptid reportedly sighted on October 4, 1965, by three Argentinean school children named Luis Ramirez, Maria Abela Cabana, and Rosa Carbajal. They were walking to get water from a reservoir tank located on the school’s northern Argentina property, when the trio saw an evidently animate entity that “rolled on the ground” in front of them.

The undoubtedly stunned children stared in disbelief and horror as the huge creature spun in circles kicking up a tremendous amount of dirt before it “…mysteriously vanished in a cloud of dust” apparently never to be seen (or at least reported) again. (americanmonster.com)

## Appearance

The exact appearance of the creature was never specified, but it was apparently spherical or at least round in some fashion. It was very large in size and capable of rolling in circles at very high speeds.

## Possible Explanations

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

* An undiscovered species (a Cryptid)
* Interdimensional being

## Trivia

* There are some investigators who have suggested that the this entity might not be a living creature, but an extraterrestrial vehicle.
Boston Lemur

**Theories** |  · Cryptid · Escaped lemur

The **Boston Lemur** was a primate-like cryptid reportedly witnessed by Boston Red Sox senior advisor Bill James one night in the midsummer of 2008. James saw it while he was walking home from Fenway Park. The crowds were gone, and he was alone on the street.

## Appearance

James noticed an animal that, at first glance, he took to be a cat. He immediately changed his mind when he noticed the creature had huges eyes on the sides of its speckled gray head. it also had a puglike face, a very long tail "like a broom handle," and moved in an "odd sashaying motion."

James stared at the animal for "probably six or seven times as long as the period that a fly ball is in the air," before it scuttled under a car parked by the road. At one point, it seemed to "lift its hind legs over a stick in the road by using its tail as a kind of lever."

## Possible Explanations

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

* An undiscovered species (a Cryptid)
* An escaped lemur from a zoo or a private collection

## Trivia

* All four lemurs in the local zoo were found to be present and accounted for. However, the Boston Lemur could still have been someone's pet that escaped.
* There had been a previous lemur sighting 20 miles southwest of Boston on a rainy day in March 2002. On a farm in Sherborn, a "strange lemur-like dog" that looked like a smaller, "skinnier version of a Tasmanian wolf" was sighted by filmmaker Andrew Mudge.
	+ Mudge was visiting his parents' horse farm in the rural area. Next to the farmhouse was an old, unused, junk-filled barn. Mudge walked out of the house and saw an odd creature hopping out of a hole in the door of the barn, heading toward the woods.
Lizard Man of Scape Ore Swamp

**Theories** |  · Cryptid

The **Lizard Man of Scape Ore Swamp**, also known as the **Lizard Man of Lee County**, is a reptilian humanoid cryptid which is said to inhabit areas of swampland in and around Lee County, South Carolina along with the sewers in towns near the swamp.

The first reported sighting of the horrifying creature was made by Christopher Davis, a 17-year-old local, who said he encountered the creature while driving home from work at 2 AM on June 29, 1988. According to his account, Davis stopped on a road bordering Scape Ore Swamp in order to change a tire which had blown out. When he was finishing up he reported having heard a thumping noise from behind him and having turned around to see the creature running towards him. Davis said the creature tried to grab at the car and then jumped on its roof as he tried to escape, clinging on to it as Davis swerved from side to side in an effort to throw it off. After he returned home, Davis' side-view-mirror was found to be badly damaged, and scratch marks were found on the car's roof, though there was no other physical evidence of his encounter.

## Appearance

The Lizard Man is generally described as being 7 feet (2.1 m) tall, bipedal, and bulky, covered in dark hair with scaly lizard-like skin on its hands, feet and face. It is said to have three toes on each foot and three fingers on each hand. The creature has an incredible degree of strength, more than capable of ripping into a car. A few witnesses have reported seeing a tail, although in the majority of cases, a tail was not seen.

## Possible Explanations

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

* An undiscovered species (a Cryptid)

## Trivia

* In July 2005, the Lizard Man "reappeared" in television promotions for the South Carolina Education Lottery.
* On July 30, 1990, Bertha Blythers and her five children witnessed a strange creature near Scape Ore Swamp as they drove home from a restaurant in Bishopville. At approximately 10:30 p.m., they crossed over the interstate and were nearing the intersection of Hickory Hill Road when suddenly a large figure appeared out of nowhere and lunged toward the passenger side of the car. In a statement given to the Lee County Sheriff’s Office, Bertha described the creature as being tall, wide, and having “two arms like a human.” She could only see it from the waist up, but there was no question that it was “big.” She was not able to make out any clear facial details in the short time it was in front of her, but she was quite sure the body was covered in brown hair. “I never seen anything like it before,” she told the police. “It wasn’t a deer or a bear. It was definitely not a person either.”

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A sketch of the creatureA newspaper headline about the creatureA photo of Scape Ore SwampAn alleged photographCar damage attributed to the Lizard ManAn alleged photograph that went viral
Langville, Montana

**Theories** |  · A vanished town · An internet legend or publicity stunt

**Langville, Montana** was supposedly a small rural town which "disappeared" in the early 2000's, and of which online discussion and evidence has been apparently erased, appearing in Google search autocomplete and recommended search options under intriguing titles such as *"Langville, Montana Incident"*, **"Langville, Montana Disappeared"**, and, most bizarrely, **"Langville, Montana Turned Inside Out."** Yet on clicking these links the search yielded nothing, leading investigators to suspect that "not only had this town disappeared, but all data on it was being expunged from the internet."[1]

The story has become an Internet Legend and was later referenced in a recent *Ghostbusters* sequel. While it remains likely that a kind of publicity campaign was involved in the suggest searches, some locals have claimed that the rumors of a vanished town in Montana are longstanding, while others claim to remember Langville, though only vaguely, "as if on the periphery of known memory."

In fact, shortly after the movies release several reviews from Montana locals noted the review to the town, referencing it as a real place, whether ironically or in earnest.[2]

It is similar to Doveland, Wisconsin and Urkhammer, Iowa.

## Possible explanations

* A hoax or publicity stunt for the Ghostbusters film which mentioned it.
* A real vanished town, whether supernaturally or conspiratorially erased or a combination. The most common story is that the victims were "turned inside out".[3][4]
Handprint of the Chicago Firehouse

**Theories** |  · Spiritual imprint · Coincidence

The **Handprint of the Chicago Firehouse** is a strange phenomenon that has manifested on a window at the Fire Engine Company 107. On April 18, 1924, a firefighter named Frank Leavy was washing a window at the fire station. For some reason, he paused in his work, his hand resting against the pane of glass, and he told a friend who was standing nearby that he had the strangest feeling he was going to die that day. Just then, the station received an alarm call and the fire fighters was sent to a fire that had broken out at Curran Hall, an office building in Chicago. While fighting the fire, a wall collapsed and killed eight of the firemen. Frank Leavy was one of those killed. (prairieghosts.com)

## Description

Soon after Leavy's death, a mysterious handprint appeared on the window where he once placed his hand the day of the fire. Over the years, the window has been washed on both sides with both water and a special solution.

## Possible Explanations

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

* A spiritual imprint
* A coincidence

## Trivia

* Over the years, there have been suggestions that the pane of glass be removed, but many of the firemen argued, saying that it was not right to fool with the unknown.
* On the morning of April 18, 1944 a careless paper boy tossed the morning edition at the fire house and shattered the window where Frank's handprint had been.
Brown Lady of Raynham Hall

The **Brown Lady of Raynham Hall** is a ghostly story that has captivated the public’s imagination for centuries. Raynham Hall is a country house in Norfolk, England, and the legend of the Brown Lady centers around a ghostly apparition that is said to haunt the premises. The story goes that the ghost is that of Lady Dorothy Walpole, the sister of Robert Walpole, who was the first Prime Minister of Great Britain.

## Background

The most famous sighting of the Brown Lady occurred in 1936 when photographers Captain Provand and Indre Shira were taking pictures for Country Life magazine. They claimed to have captured an image of a ghostly figure descending the staircase, which became one of the most famous ghost photographs ever taken. The image appears to show a spectral figure cloaked in brown, hence the name “Brown Lady.”

Legend has it that Lady Dorothy Walpole was confined to her home by her husband, Charles Townshend, and died there in 1726 after years of seclusion. Her spirit is said to wander the halls of Raynham Hall, appearing as a ghostly apparition dressed in a brown brocade dress. Over the years, there have been numerous reported sightings and encounters with the Brown Lady by visitors and staff at Raynham Hall.

The legend of the Brown Lady has become deeply ingrained in popular culture and has been the subject of numerous investigations and paranormal studies. Skeptics argue that the famous photograph could have been doctored or manipulated, while believers point to it as evidence of the supernatural.

Raynham Hall itself has a long and storied history, dating back to the 17th century. It has been home to various prominent figures throughout its existence and is known for its beautiful architecture and extensive grounds. The house is open to the public for tours, and visitors can learn about its rich history and the legends surrounding the Brown Lady.

## Trivia

* In popular culture and has been the subject Green Lady described as a glowing green figure that appears at night, particularly near the garden’s entrance or along the nearby roads.
Melonheads

**Theories** |  · Hydrocephalic children · Inbred mutants

The infamous **Melonheads** are bizarre humanoid creatures that are said to live near Lake County, Ohio. They are strongly associated with Wisner Road, near Chardon, Ohio. They are also often sighted on King Memorial Road, especially in or near the nearby King Memorial/Larned Cemetery.

## Appearance

The Melonheads are generally described as resembling human children or teenagers, but feral in behavior. Their heads are large and swollen, possibly due to hydrocephalia. They are often seen wearing ragged and dirty clothes, if any. Occasionally, Melonheads are described as having no ears, only holes where the ears would normally be on a human.

## Possible Explanations

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

* Feral children
* Inbred mutants

## Notable Encounters

* Account #1
* Account #2
*My brother and I were driving along Mitchell's Mill, and I saw a quick flash out of the corner of my eye. I looked right and saw something by a tree. It was very blurry, though. I was so scared I screamed, and my brother looked out of his window. "What the hell was that?" he said. I guess he saw it too, because he turned around at the spring and we headed back. This was near Mentor Road, which is off of Auburn.*
-Jay, account taken from *Weird Ohio*

*On October 5, 2001, my stepfather, mom, stepbrother, and me were driving down Chilocothe Rd. in Chardon when we came upon this stretch of road that had fields on both sides and an irrigation ditch running parallel with each side of the road. Just then, I looked out my window and I saw him; a Melonhead! He, or it, was running along next to the ditch. Since the ditch was too wide to jump over, it was coming close (like it was about to jump), then pulling away. At the time, we were going about 45-50 mph. The Melonhead was actually keeping up with us.*

*He looked about the same height as me (five feet seven inches) and was wearing brown pants that were very ripped up and were held together at the seams by what looked like corn husks. Its head was a very light brown tint. It had two holes in the sides of its head, which I think were ears. Its head was swelled up, and its eyes were very big looking. Just as we turned a curve, it jumped into the woods.*

-Tony, account taken from *Weird Ohio*
## Trivia

* Some versions of the legends describe the Melonheads as the ghosts of deceased hydrocephalic children.
Hotel del Salto

**Theories** |  · Ghost

**Hotel del Salto**, also known as the **Tequendama Falls Hotel**, is a historic and iconic building located near Bogotá, Colombia. The hotel was originally constructed in 1928 and served as a luxurious retreat for wealthy travelers visiting the Tequendama Falls. The stunning architecture of the hotel, designed by architect Carlos Arturo Tapias, combined with its picturesque natural surroundings, made it a popular destination for tourists seeking relaxation and natural beauty.

## Manifestations

* A vengeful spirit
* An ghostly spirits of Muisca people

## Background

in 1928 and served as a luxurious retreat for wealthy travelers visiting the Tequendama Falls. The stunning architecture of the hotel, designed by architect Carlos Arturo Tapias, combined with its picturesque natural surroundings, made it a popular destination for tourists seeking relaxation and natural beauty.

The hotel’s location near the Tequendama Falls, a breathtaking natural wonder that plunges over 500 feet into a lush canyon, added to its allure. However, over time, environmental issues such as pollution in the Bogotá River led to a decline in the area’s appeal, and the hotel eventually closed its doors in the 1990s.

Legends and Hauntings: One of the most intriguing aspects of Hotel del Salto is its reputation for being haunted. Numerous legends and stories have emerged over the years, claiming that the hotel is inhabited by restless spirits and ghosts. These tales often revolve around tragic events that are said to have taken place at the hotel or in its vicinity. While these stories are not substantiated by scientific evidence, they have contributed to the hotel’s mystique and attracted interest from paranormal enthusiasts and thrill-seekers.

## Trivia

* In conclusion, Hotel del Salto (Tequendama Falls Hotel) stands as a symbol of Colombia’s rich history, architectural prowess, and natural beauty. While it may be shrouded in mystery and ghostly tales, its transformation into a museum ensures that it remains a relevant and cherished destination for travelers seeking to delve into Colombia’s past and present.
Invisible Crowd

**Theories** |  · Ghosts · Hallucination

The **Invisible Crowd** was an auditory phenomenon encountered by a *Fortean Times* message board user named "celticmick" in his own home. While watching television, the witness reported hearing what sounded like the crowd of a football stadium. Muting the television to better hear the phenomenon, he could hear that the "crowd" was chanting in what appeared to be Arabic.

## Description

The phenomenon was described as the sound of a large crowd (at least 100-150 people) chanting in a sing-song manner, in a language described as sounding like Arabic. The phenomenon was described as "too ‘enveloping’ to be from a car or vehicle stereo, it seemed to have clarity and depth and it made the hairs on the back of my neck stand up."

## Possible Explanations

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

* A ghostly presence
* An auditory hallucination

## Trivia

* This story was first told in a thread on the *Fortean Times* message board: here.
* The user sent a text to a friend who lived closer to the apparent source of the noise, but he heard nothing.
Elephantman

**Theories** |  · Cryptid · Hoax

The **Elephantman**, also known as the **Humanoid Elephant**, was an extremely bizarre cryptid hailing from Australia. This creature (or creatures) was spotted in Narrabeen Lake which is in New South Wales, Australia.

## Appearance

The Elephantman was described as being slightly more than 4 feet tall and covered with dark, gray, wrinkly skin like that of an elephant. Its legs and arms were elephant-like, but the creature walked on its hind legs. It has no discernible ears, but it possesses small beady eyes and a large thick trunk or snout like that of an aardvark. It was also described as having a strange, shuffling walk.

## Possible Explanations

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

* An undiscovered species (a Cryptid)
* A possible hoax

## Trivia

* In 1971, there were two fishermen who were fishing on Narrabeen Lake at night. They claimed to have seen a peculiar brutish gray animal with an unusual locomotion as it went through the water. Later that night, an anonymous woman said she was awoken by a horrible gurgling noise. There was no proof it was the same pachyderm creature.
* UFO researcher Bill Chalker (when referring to the creature) once noted: *"It is interesting that humanoid elephant-headed beings are a major feature of Indian religious mythology — namely ganesha.”*

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An artist's depictionA newspaper headline about the ElephantmanA newspaper headline about the ElephantmanA sketch of the creature (from cfzaustralia.com)