The Unexplained
Unexplained events, anomalous signals, and encounters that have resisted every attempt at classification.
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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.
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Mount Shasta: Portal to Another Dimension?
Investigating the strange stories surrounding Mount Shasta, from Native American folklore and the lost continent of Lemuria to UFO sightings, mysterious disappearances, and modern New Age movements.
The Origins of Jeff the Killer: Where Did One of the Internet's Weirdest Images Come From?
A deep dive into the 14-year mystery of Jeff the Killer's origins, from debunked suicide stories to Japanese image boards, digital forensics, and the ongoing search for the original unedited photograph.
Project STARGATE: Did the CIA's Declassified Psychic Experiments Actually Work?
For 25 years, the CIA and DIA spent $22 million on remote viewing psychic experiments. Explore the classified history, alleged successes, and scientific verdict on Project STARGATE.
How Did Scientists Who Stole 1500 Bodies Win a Nobel Prize?
How a classified Cold War program called Project Sunshine secretly collected bones from over 1,500 dead children worldwide to study nuclear fallout—while its lead scientist won a Nobel Prize.
Pyramids In Antarctica?
Explore the wild conspiracy theories about pyramids in Antarctica, from ancient civilizations and Atlantis to aliens and Operation Highjump, and discover what geologists actually say about these pyramid-shaped mountains.
Recovered Memory Therapy: How We Create False Memories
An exploration of recovered memory therapy, the false memory epidemic of the 1990s, and how suggestible techniques led to fabricated memories of abuse that destroyed families.