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Ten Lesser-Known Unsolved Disappearances and Murders

It’s natural to want justice for a crime as serious as homicide or as confusing as a disappearance. Police departments put incredible resources into solving crimes like these. Victims’ families take...

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Ten Facts About the Air Force Man Found 35 Years After Vanishing

William Howard Hughes Jr. had a successful career in the Air Force in the 1980s. Already a captain by his early 30s, he was on the fast track to a stellar service career after he’d been with the outfit...

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10 Reasons to Stay Away from Large Bodies of Water

People fork over huge sums of money to live in a place with a view over the water, whether it be the ocean, a bay, a lake, a lagoon, or a fjord. There is something inherently magical about waking up to...

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10 Shady Mysteries That Remain Unsolved

People love mystery, and they usually get their dose of the unknown through movies or books. Others might become fans of a particular YouTube channel that delves into unsolved mysteries, both old and...

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10 Stone Age Mysteries

The Stone Age accounts for more than 98% of our known history, beginning at a very distant point some 2.6 million years ago and stretching to around 3000 BC. The era goes so far back that it...

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10 Scientific Mysteries Marked “Solved”

Although they don’t hang out shingles reading “Consulting Detective” or “Private Eye,” scientists have occasionally solved mysteries associated with crimes. More often, though, they solve puzzles, some...

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Top Ten Intriguing Shipwreck Mysteries That Were Recently Solved

The ocean floor is littered with shipwrecks, many of which hide a secret. But as wonderful as mysteries are, not knowing the answer is like a persistent itch that cannot be scratched. Luckily, in the...

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Top 10 Spookiest Mysteries in Wales

As a mystical land filled with mythology and legends, it’s no wonder that Wales has its fair share of mysteries that have yet to be resolved. From the mountains of Snowdonia to the vibrant cities of...

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10 of the World’s Most Cursed Gemstones

Humans have always been attracted to the shimmering grandeur of diamonds and other gemstones. Gems have been used as status symbols throughout history, causing people to sometimes do anything to obtain...

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10 Mysterious (Sometimes Gross) New Facts about Ancient Cults

Say the word “cult,” and you might imagine people holed up in a compound somewhere, convinced that the end is nigh. But in ancient times, cults were taken more seriously and often involved entire...

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Top 10 Strange and Eerie Mysteries in Ireland

The Emerald Isle of Ireland is undoubtedly a beautiful and historic place, filled with amazing cities, gorgeous landscapes, and a thriving culture that stretches back centuries. However, with that...

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10 Unbelievable Facts About Mel’s Hole

There is a bottomless hole in the ground about 9 miles (14.5 kilometers) west of Ellensburg, Washington. At least, that is what a man who went by the name of Mel Waters claimed to exist on his property...

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Top 10 Spookiest Mysteries in Scotland

An ancient land with a rich and vibrant culture, Scotland is known for its outstanding landscapes, beautiful people, and storied past with a penchant for the dark and disturbing. It’s also the country...

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10 Mystifying Rainforest Mysteries That Baffle Scientists

A rainforest is a wild place of wonder and mystique. Every year, new species of flora and fauna are recorded by intrepid biologists who trek into the bush. Anthropologists spend their lives learning...

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Ten Ghost Stories Below the Antarctic Circle

Barren. Desolate. Cold. These are a few words that people use to describe the continent of Antarctica. Not only is it the largest continent by land mass, but it’s also the largest desert, a...

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Ten Seriously Spooky Unsolved Spring Break Mysteries

Spring break is a great time in every college student’s life. The weather is just starting to really warm up in most places across the country. School is out for a week or so, and the campus empties...

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10 Mysterious Missing Persons Cases Around Shenandoah National Park

At a staggering 200,000 acres (80,937 hectares), Shenandoah National Park in central and southern Virginia offers steep mountains that rise approximately 3,000 feet (914 meters). While the park appears...

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Top 10 Amazing Facts about the Taos Hum That’s Heard Worldwide

Do you ever hear a humming sound in your ear? You’re not crazy—other people can hear it too. The Taos Hum is a low-frequency sound described as a persistent, low-pitched rumbling or humming noise. It...

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10 Unsettling Unsolved Mysteries from the Old West

There’s a lot we don’t know about the Old West. Records were hit-or-miss when the frontier was being settled in the 19th century. We can’t exactly go back in time and ask then-residents of pioneer...

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10 People Who Went Missing in Mammoth Cave National Park

Kentucky’s Mammoth Cave National Park features the longest known cave system, which stretches for 400 discovered miles (644 km) and another 600 miles (966 km) unexplored. In 1839, Dr. Croghan of...

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