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Lemuria: Birthplace of Mankind
In 1864, zoologist Philip Sclater proposed a theory on the origins of humankind. He believed that there was a lost continent, Lemuria, where human life…
Balls of fire seen entering haunted house in Shavertown, New York
Floating balls of fire seem to enter and travel around an abandoned house in Shavertown. Interestingly enough, Shavertown is no longer there. It is under…
Man thought dead was just a living corpse
Thinking they had found a corpse along the railroad tracks, the coroner and other men went to collect the body. Imagine their surprise when he…
Ball of fire traveled parallel to the ground over North Carolina 1946
A pear-shaped ball of fire streaked across the sky over North Carolina in 1946. Multiple people saw the object, but none of them, including military…
The Johnstown Flood of 1889: The Worst Disaster in Pennsylvania History
The 1889 Johnstown flood was a catastrophic event that occurred when the South Fork Dam, a major earthen dam on the Little Conemaugh River, failed….
Amazing Facts About Amelia Earhart
Throughout her life, Amelia Earhart proved to be an incredible aviator and a pioneer in aviation. She broke several records and became the first woman…
Huge balls of fire dart across sky, Georgia 1922
The following is a 1922 report of two “stars” that darted across the sky in the same path. The second one followed roughly three minutes…
5 Horrific Stories of Bodies Found in Sacks
Anyone who thinks 100 years ago was a blissful paradise hasn’t read the newspaper reports published during that time. And so today, we are going…
What is an Amateur Historian?
Generally, historians are a special breed of people who devote their lives to studying the past. Some professional scholars get paid to do it, while…
Freight ship captain reported fire balls during wild hurricane, Saint Elmo’s fire
Strange lights, Saint Elmo’s fire, and other events happened during a hurricane while Captain Watson was out at sea. A fascinating retelling by the Captain…
