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How P.T. Barnum Ripped Off Another Man’s Giant And Got Away With It
They are represented in myth, legend and even religion for centuries, but what happened to our fascination for giants? While other cryptids bask in our attention, the lumbering behemoths haven’t had a spot in the cultural sunshine in...
Nation Of Islam Confirms Existence Of UFOs
The Nation Of Islam has announced that among the topics discussed during this year’s Saviours’ Day Convention in Chicago will be a panel discussing proof of alien visitation and why global sightings are on the rise. Flying saucers have...
Podcast: Dr. Vellasic’s Pickle Jar Of Doom
The gang debuts the brand new Podcastr webapp for listening to the show. Brian debates the thought process of Ronald Reagan as he confesses his alien invasion fears to Mikhail Gorbachev. Adventure scientists Dr. Herb Vellasic and Viederman...
And Now: Bogdan The Magnetic Boy
I don’t think there is anything I can add to this… [MSNBC]
Neutron Star Displays “Weird Physics”
The Weird Things staff loves all kinds of science, but we hold a special place in our heart for “weird science”, which is exactly what astronomers from the University of Alberta are saying is going on inside the neutron star Cassiopeia A....
Goblin-Built Castle For Sale
In Scotland, 321 acres and the ruins of Yester Castle have hit the market for offers over £450,000. The ruins date back to before 1267 and the only remaining structure is the subterranean Goblin Ha’ or Hobgoblin Ha’ (Goblin Hall)....
Haunted Painting: The Anguished Man
Over at Phantoms and Monsters an interesting and fun tale about a haunted painting has been posted. According to the story, the painting, entitled The Anguished Man, has been in the family for more than 25 years. It was kept in the attic...
The Must-Listen, Super Goofy 1979 Czech Ballad Of Swampthing
Before Alan Moore’s 1987 retelling of the story, came 1979’s Czech ballad of The Swamp Thing. From what we can gather, this meme has been around for a little while but it’s new to us and hopefully a few of you guys. Thanks to Weird Things...
Torn-Out Tongue, Shattered Skull Peppers 1950’s Radioactive Russian Mystery
A few friends go hiking in the Russian wilderness on an early February night in 1959. The Ural Mountain area is desolate, but not unmanageable for these nine veteran hikers. On a larger scale, the Soviet Union continues to ascend in global...
England’s Answer To The Loch Ness Monster
While kayaking on Lake Windermer in the UK, Tom Pickles snapped a photograph with his cell phone of what it being referred to as the “English Loch Ness Monster”. Mr Pickles said he saw an animal the size of three cars speed past him on the...
Don’t Be A Victim! Know Your Crypto Creatures Before Calling The Media
14,000-Year-Old Skull Drinking Cups Unearthed
Archaeologists working in Gough’s Cave in Somerset, UK have unearthed three human skulls used as cups, and at 14,700-years-old they are some of the oldest known examples in the world. Much care went into their construction: “The cut-marks...
Local News Investigates Chemtrails
CBS Atlanta has recently launched an investigation into whether the government is poisoning you with airplanes. I am not going to spoil the answer for you; you are going to have to watch yourself. Tough questions indeed. [io9 via The...
2012 Russian Doomsday Capsule
A Russian military engineer, Evgeny Ubiyko, is building an $80,000 Doomsday Capsule designed to survive the 2012 apocalypse, as understood from folklore, television and movies. Ubiyko is building his capsule on an abandoned battery farm...
Creature Washes Up On Long Island
A strange corpse washed up recently on Long Island and a number of pictures were submitted to Phantoms and Monsters. What kind of animal do you think this is? [Phantoms and Monsters]
Creepiest Thing You’ll See Today: Dead Furry Alien Found In Indonesia?
Everybody’s working for the hideous possible furry alien found in Indonesia weekend. Thanks to Weird Things reader Lawrence for the tip.
Abominable Snowman Joins Tea Party
Florida Man Finds Live Rocket, Carries It To Police Station
A man driving around Lake City discovered a military rocket on the side of the road and decided to bring it in to the local police station. “Officers determined it was indeed a live, high-explosive military device. Explosives experts from...
Scientists Test Electric “Thinking Cap”
Australian researchers claim that initial results of a “thinking cap” that promotes creativity by passing low levels of electricity through the brain has shown promising results. The thinking cap consists of two conductors fastened to the...
Ghostly Horseman Spotted At Egyptian Protests
The lesser known 5th horseman of the apocalypse is called Lens Flare and he rides a glowing horse. [Geekologie]