The Unexplained
Unexplained events, anomalous signals, and encounters that have resisted every attempt at classification.
106 articlesLatest in The Unexplained
Polybius: The Killer Arcade Game That Got Erased from History
Uncover the truth behind Polybius, the legendary 1981 arcade game said to cause seizures, mind control, and disappearances in Portland, Oregon—before vanishing without a trace.
A Message from the Stars: Who Sent ‘The Wow! Signal’?
In 1977, the Big Ear telescope detected the Wow! Signal—a narrowband radio transmission that remains the strongest candidate for a genuine message from extraterrestrial intelligence. Explore the mystery, the science, and the theories behind this cosmic enigma.
Aafia Siddiqui: Terrorist or Victim?
Was Aafia Siddiqui an unrepentant terrorist, a victim of American injustice, or something in between? Explore the disputed case of the Pakistani neuroscientist known as both "Lady Al-Qaeda" and the "Daughter of Pakistan."
Africa's Stonehenge.
Explore the controversial claims surrounding Adam's Calendar in South Africa—an alleged 250,000-year-old stone calendar that some call the oldest man-made structure on Earth, while skeptics see natural rocks and wishful thinking.
Alien Abduction: Is Travis Walton's Story the Most Compelling Evidence We Have?
A skeptical examination of the 1975 Travis Walton alien abduction case, exploring the incident, investigation, and enduring questions surrounding one of UFOlogy's most famous stories.
An Anthology of Dark Internet Mysteries
A comprehensive revisit of internet mysteries including Unfavorable Semicircle, Kate Yup, Celebrity Number Six, and The Most Mysterious Song on the Internet, with updates on their solutions and new developments.
More in The Unexplained
The Dark Secret of Brazil’s Identical Twin Town
Discover Cândido Godói, the Brazilian town where 10% of births are twins—half identical. Explore the bizarre theories from Nazi doctor Josef Mengele to genetic isolation and inbreeding.
Decoding the Known: Internet Mysteries We Totally Solved
From Webdriver Torso to John Titor, we break down the most pervasive "unsolved" internet mysteries that were actually solved years ago—and why they still haunt clickbait lists.
12 Hours of Decoding the Unknown (No Sponsors)
From Webdriver Torso to John Titor, we break down the most pervasive "unsolved" internet mysteries that were actually solved years ago—so you can skip the clickbait.
Déjà vu: Have We Been Here Before?
Explore the science of déjà vu, from ancient theories of reincarnation to modern neurological research. Discover how scientists finally cracked the mystery of why we feel we've lived through the present before.
Denver International Airport: Home of New World Order?
Explore the bizarre conspiracy theories surrounding Denver International Airport, from demonic sculptures and apocalyptic murals to secret underground tunnels and Illuminati headquarters.
Did the British Government Really Murder a Whistleblower?
The mysterious death of Dr David Kelly, the WMD whistleblower whose body was found in an Oxfordshire wood in 2003. An examination of the official narrative and the disturbing questions that remain unanswered.