One Strange Thing: True Paranormal Mysteries
One Strange Thing searches the nation's news archives for true paranormal stories and supernatural mysteries rooted in real history. Each episode explores true ghost stories, UFO sightings, aliens, Bigfoot sightings, cryptids, monsters, witchcraft, folklore, urban legends, haunted houses, curses, and bizarre unsolved unexplained events that made headlines. The podcast tells these bizarre tales with wit, humor, and healthy skepticism through atmospheric narrative storytelling. It is clean, family-friendly content for fans of paranormal investigation, true crime, haunted history, and the occult.
Episodes
The Philip Experiment
A group of Canadian paranormal enthusiasts came together in the ‘70s to make up a ghost story… and then try to bring it to life. And, in a twist that nobody really saw coming, it might’ve worked. But what was Philip, if not a ghost?Find the fall pieces you’ll reach for most at Quince. Download the Quince app for app-exclusive offers, or go to Quince.com Get free shipping on your order and 365-day
The Jack o’ Lantern
Halloween month is here, strangers, and we’re diving right into its spooky history with a deep dive into the origins of jack o’lanterns, vegetable lanterns, and, of course, the folktale of Stingy Jack, a man so ornery and crafty that he tricked the Devil himself. Find the fall pieces you’ll reach for most at Quince. Download the Quince app for app-exclusive offers, or go to Quince.com Get fre
The Colonel
Sports fans have superstitions. . . and believe in curses. For Japan’s Hanshin Tigers, a huge win led to their biggest regret: an alleged curse tied to an American fast-food icon from Kentucky. Be sure to check the link in the show notes for an update!Update since our original premium release (2022): https://www.mlb.com/news/the-japanese-team-cursed-by-colonel-sandersHosted, written, a
The Squonk
Pennsylvania’s saddest, ugliest, and somehow most adorable cryptid, the squonk, is here to teach you a valuable lesson. And to melt. There’s that, too. Hosted and Written by Laurah NortonResearch by Laurah NortonProduced by Maura Currie Engineered by Brandon Schexnayder Get 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you go to joindeleteme.com/STRANGE and use promo code STRANGE at checkou
The Bloody Bones
Folklore can be fun, can’t it, strangers? It can also be downright terrifying, especially when used to frighten children into being good: everyone from Dolly Parton to Thomas Jefferson seems to have heard of Rawhead Bloody Bones and the cautionary tales of dark woods, drafty attics, and even lakes. But where did all the monstrous behavior begin? We try to find out. Get 20% off your DeleteMe p
The Species
In the late 18th and early 19th centuries, the science world was overwhelmed with strange new findings out of Australia. One particular species was assumed to be a hoax… and even when it was established that the platypus was, in fact, real? It didn’t make these strange creatures make more sense.Get 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you go to joindeleteme.com/STRANGE and use promo code STRANGE at che
The Chicago Ghost
We take a trip with Resurrection Mary, Chicago’s most famous hitchhiking ghost, down Archer Avenue and into the history that surrounds her endless treks to her eternal home: Resurrection Cemetery. As vanishing hitchhikers go, she might just be the most infamous. . . and perhaps the most beloved, too.
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Brazil's UFO Cover-Up with Conspiracy Theories, Cults & Crimes
In January 1996, the small Brazilian city of Varginha became the center of one of the most famous UFO stories in South American history. Multiple witnesses, including three young women, reported seeing a strange creature with a large head and red eyes lurking in the streets, while others claimed the military had captured one or more living beings and recovered a crashed craft. To this day, Varginh
The Hodag
In the late 19th century, in the Northwoods of Wisconsin, the hodag—a monster that sprung up in the tall tales of local logging camps— made its national debut when one was supposedly captured alive and put on display at a county fair. We are very sorry we missed it.
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The Goat Man
If you gave us a nickel how many goatmen we’ve covered on this show, we’d have 10 cents; it’s not a lot, but more than one might expect. This time, we’re visiting Maryland to dive into the story of a violent, possibly axe-wielding monster and the Prince George’s County teenagers and pets it apparently enjoyed terrorizing in Bowie, along Fletchertown Road.
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Sam the Sandown Clown
We’ve covered murderous clowns, motel clowns, and . . . honestly, we forget how many iterations have popped up, like jack-in-the-boxes, over the years. But this time, strangers, we’ve got what may be the most unique experience of all: a vintage story that combines UFOs, clownery, a possible robot, children with surprisingly good social skills, and the most unsettling berry-eating experience we’ve
The Lava Bear
The lava beds of Central Oregon produced one of the most involved (and fascinating) creature features of the early 20th century: the mythic lava bear. And, of course, all of the humans who argued about it, hunted it, and attempted to have scientific discussions regarding its existence. We sure do love history, strangers.
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The Wolf Girl
Some say that a werewolf once lived in Georgia -- a young woman, Emily Burts, who was born 20 years before the Civil War. Sound like an unusual set up for a lycanthropic tale? We thought so, too.
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The Cure
Mercy Brown, Rhode Island vampire—allegedly so—is considered to be the last of the state’s unfortunate focal points in its 19th century vampire panics; but like so many other supernatural superstitions we dig into, there’s much more beneath the surface. The Exeter Vampire panic is more complex, and perhaps distorted, than we’ve been led to believe. . .all through the haze of the horror of the plag
The Tramping Ground
In rural North Carolina, there’s a circle of earth where nothing grows. It’s been there a long time — and why it exists is down to either the unexplainable… or the satanic. It’s called the Devil’s Tramping, or Tromping Ground. And locals claim there have been all sorts of strange things seen at the site.
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The Wonder Horse
In a dark period of American history, an unexpected hero lifted spirits and predicted the results of horse races. Lady Wonder, a chestnut-brown horse, could do it all: spell, read minds, and see into the future. And people went all in — even when she picked up some unusual extracurriculars.
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The Greenbrier Ghost
Our favorite weird state, West Virginia, is home to one of the most fascinating (and disturbing) paranormal tales in American history: the testimony of a ghost that was discussed during a murder trial. At the turn of the 20th century, a young bride, Elva Zona Heaster Shue, died in what at first seemed to be an accident. Soon, though, someone very close to her was on trial for murder . . . after Zo
The Broadcast
Anyone plugged into the world of unexplained events and oddities is probably well aware of the Max Headroom broadcast hijacking. But a story that weird is worth diving into — especially since, roughly 40 years later, there’s been no real progress in efforts to c-c-catch those involved. Strange history at its finest!
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The Cursed Busby Chair
A cursed chair in a North Yorkshire pub is said to have killed everyone who has sat in it? It’s something we must explore. Thomas Busby was hanged for murder in 1702. His cursed chair became one of England's most infamous pieces of haunted furniture, linked to dozens of deaths over three centuries. But the truth of the Busby Stoop Chair may be stranger than any ghost story.
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The Psychic
A young man from England claims to have incredible paranormal gifts—but can it truly be proven? We all want to be special. . . and some of us even believe we might just have extraordinary powers. But that usually fades as we grow older. But for Matthew Manning, an alleged psychic, ghost whisperer, faith healer, and all-around phenom who came to prominence in the 1970s, international renown may h
The Magician
Harry Houdini spent the last years of his life doing something unexpected for the world's greatest escape artist: relentlessly exposing fraudulent psychic mediums and publicly humiliating his famous friend Sir Arthur Conan Doyle in the process. But for all his skepticism, Houdini carried a secret that would define the final chapter of his life. . . and haunt his widow for a decade after his death.
The Spaghetti Tree
Spaghetti, like money, does not grow on trees. But it turns out that that may not have been common knowledge in ‘50s Britain… and the BBC, after putting together a whimsical April Fools’ segment, suddenly had some explaining to do. We begin our April Fools’ celebration with lots of tricks and fun. Be sure to follow all month!Get 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you go to joindeleteme.com/STRANGE an
The Baleroy Mansion
Chestnut Hill is a desirable neighborhood in the deliciously weird city of Philadelphia. But there’s very, very old American history there, too – so is it all that big a surprise that a mansion there is haunted? The real question is: between the death chair, the ghost boys, and the screaming parrot… who would film a music video there?Get 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you go to joindeleteme.com/S
Introducing: Blood Will Tell
This week we're sharing a special episode from Blood Will Tell, a gripping new podcast you won't want to miss.When a birthday party in suburban San Jose turns deadly, 18-year-old identical twins Trung and Anh are arrested for suspected murder. But when an eyewitness misidentifies the brothers in a lineup, one twin spends nearly two years in jail — and the wrong one. How could one brother let his
The Ozark Monster
In 1897, a Little Rock businessman claimed he tracked down and killed a 20-foot dragon-like creature with tusks, webbed feet, and a taste for human flesh in the caves of Searcy County, Arkansas. He even had a photograph. The tale of the Ozark Gowrow didn't end in 1897 — this cryptid legend took on a life of its own in mountain folklore and monster sightings across Arkansas.One Strange Thing: True
The Oakville Alien Blobs
We’ve told a blob story before – but the story that unfolded in Oakville, Washington in the mid-90s deserves its own telling. These blobs rained down from the sky and caused pretty severe impacts on the ground… and you guessed it: the jury’s still out on what, exactly, splatted down on Oakville. Was it aliens? Monsters straight out of a horror movie? Or just weird, weird rain?One Strange Thing: Tr
The Kansas UFO
Back in 1971, the small town of Delphos, Kansas became a vital point on the map of the United States’ most important UFO encounters; it’s a mystery that brings together some of ufology’s most famous researchers, fascinating physical proof, and a farm family left with concerning evidence of alien visitation on their property.One Strange Thing: True Paranormal Mysteries explores the archives of the
The Peninsula Python
Back in the summer of 1944, the tiny village of Peninsula, Ohio, was surprised to find itself under the spell of a very large—and out of place—serpent.One Strange Thing: True Paranormal Mysteries explores the archives of the unexplained, blending rigorous historical research with a wry, skeptical wit to investigate true supernatural stories and baffling mysteries that made headlines.Dive into our
The Crescent Hotel
The Crescent Hotel in Eureka Springs, Arkansas bills itself as "America's Most Haunted Hotel"— complete with ghost tours, Victorian spirits, and enough paranormal activity to employ a full-time ghost-tour manager. But when guests started mysteriously fainting during tours? Well. The hotel’s history revealed itself to be darker than a few unsettled spirits in the guest rooms. One Strange Thing: Tru
The Yule Cat
Your holiday fun is here: for the first time on the main feed, we present The Yule Cat (premium episode 68). The holiday season has its fair share of critters, cryptids, and lore. Some of it is meant to frighten children into good behavior. In Iceland, the Yule Cat falls into the latter camp — but is a giant, child-eating cat monster actually as old, or as frightening, as it sounds? One Strange Th
The Night Before
It's a very One Strange Thing Holiday as we count down to the season with re-releases of some of our favorite episodes--and a special treat awaits at the end. For two hundred years, a very famous poem has heralded the holiday season, and for some, the arrival of Santa Claus—but perhaps less known is the mystery it brings along with it. Whether you know it as "'Twas the Night Before Christmas" or "
The Elves
It's a very One Strange Thing Holiday as we count down to the season with re-releases of some of our favorite episodes--and a special treat awaits at the end. It's become a holiday tradition for us to tell you this one, strangers. . . though locals tell us that things have changed with the tree (see link below). Still, we enjoy the story: Episode 34—The Elves.Arizona might not seem like the typica
The Iowa City Angel
It's a very One Strange Thing Holiday as we count down to the season with re-releases of some of our favorite episodes--and a special treat awaits at the end. This week, it's Episode 79--The Angel. A cemetery in Iowa City is famous, not really for anyone laid to rest there, but for a statue. The Black Angel is mysterious and otherworldly — and her metamorphosis, both physical and in legend, leaves
Listen Now: American Scandal | The West Memphis Three
On May 5, 1993, three 8-year-old boys were brutally murdered in West Memphis, Arkansas. The tiny local police department launches an investigation but finds little physical evidence to lead them to a suspect. Eventually, outside pressure pushes them to charge someone with the killings, whether or not the evidence supports their conclusions. American Scandal takes you deep into the heart of America
The Cicada 3301 Cryptographers
In 2012, a corner of the internet was lit ablaze by a series of puzzles and codes… posted by a mysterious entity with an unclear agenda. What was Cicada 3301, and what were they recruiting for? And why, so many years later, do we seem to have less information than we started with?One Strange Thing: True Paranormal Mysteries explores the archives of the unexplained, blending rigorous historical res
The Cole Hollow Road Monster
Midwest Bigfoot is back, strangers—this time in Central Illinois, with the nickname of CoHoMo (we don't pick these), a cryptid romp through the wilderness, and a suspicious number of teenagers allowed to investigate and provide tour-guide services to reporters and visitors alike. The 1970s seemed like a good time.One Strange Thing: True Paranormal Mysteries explores the archives of the unexplained
The Emails
In 2011, a beloved friend, father, and son passed away unexpectedly—and just a few months later, two of his closest friends began receiving emails from him that they couldn't explain. This episode was originally released as premium episode 55 in 2024.One Strange Thing: True Paranormal Mysteries explores the archives of the unexplained, blending rigorous historical research with a wry, skeptical wi
The Haunted Woods
We take a spooky trek through history to explore the legend of Moll Dyer, Maryland's most famous witch—and the inspiration for a certain horror movie that took the late 1990s by storm.One Strange Thing: True Paranormal Mysteries explores the archives of the unexplained, blending rigorous historical research with a wry, skeptical wit to investigate true supernatural stories and baffling mysteries t
The Lubbock Lights
Strange lights captivated the people of Lubbock, Texas who happened to gaze skyward on a summer night in 1951. But what those lights actually were remains an object of contention… particularly because nobody involved, including the Air Force, seems interested in talking about it.One Strange Thing: True Paranormal Mysteries explores the archives of the unexplained, blending rigorous historical rese
The Ghost Bride
We're checking into the Hotel Galvez in Galveston this week to tell the tale of Audra, the lovelorn ghost bride.One Strange Thing: True Paranormal Mysteries explores the archives of the unexplained, blending rigorous historical research with a wry, skeptical wit to investigate true supernatural stories and baffling mysteries that made headlines.Dive into our Episode Mystery Archive — a curated, to
The Bell Witch
The Bell family was prominent and well-liked by their neighbors in Robertson County, Tennessee. So when an apparent spirit manifested in the Bell home, people believed them. And when that so-called witch pivoted from conjuring snacks to causing young lovers to break up, and a patriarch to pass away suddenly… people had questions.One Strange Thing: True Paranormal Mysteries explores the archives of
The Tweets
In 2017, a creepy ghost story took over twitter, line by line, as an artist began to recount his experience with a spirit--a child--named "Dear David."One Strange Thing: True Paranormal Mysteries explores the archives of the unexplained, blending rigorous historical research with a wry, skeptical wit to investigate true supernatural stories and baffling mysteries that made headlines.Dive into our
Introducing: CONSPIRACY THEORIES, CULTS, AND CRIMES
From Jonestown to Heaven's Gate, to the Octopus Murders and the Waco Siege, the world is full of deception, manipulation, and destruction. Listen to Conspiracy Theories, Cults, and Crimes every Wednesday as we explore the real people at the center of the world's most shocking secrets and nefarious organizations. Conspiracy Theories, Cults, and Crimes is a Crime House Original powered by PAVE Studi
The Swamp Monster
Louisiana is home to many things: some of the United States' finest cooking, seemingly endless stretches of marshy land, and one particularly smelly, web-toed creature known as the Honey Island Swamp Monster. This is a full mainfeed release of Premium Episode 45: The Swamp.One Strange Thing: True Paranormal Mysteries explores the archives of the unexplained, blending rigorous historical research w
The Owlman
Known as the "British Mothman," of the most mysterious—and obscure—cryptids in our critter collection is the Owlman of Cornwall, a monster that first appeared in the tiny village in Mawnan Smith.One Strange Thing: True Paranormal Mysteries explores the archives of the unexplained, blending rigorous historical research with a wry, skeptical wit to investigate true supernatural stories and baffling
The Curses
We've discussed a number of curses on the podcast before—but this episode, we dive into the murky waters of allegedly evil phone numbers and YouTube videos. Can receiving a call, owning a number, or watching a video really cause someone's death?One Strange Thing: True Paranormal Mysteries explores the archives of the unexplained, blending rigorous historical research with a wry, skeptical wit to i
From Our Friends: They're Not Shadows
We wanted to share this episode of a show we think you'll love. They're Not Shadows shares spooky stories of the paranormal, the supernatural and the unexplained. Find TNS wherever you get your podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
The Dartmoor Hands
In Southwestern England, a legend grew along the road now known along the B3212—one that involved an invisible entity that forced drivers off the roads and into dangerous, and even fatal, accidents.One Strange Thing: True Paranormal Mysteries explores the archives of the unexplained, blending rigorous historical research with a wry, skeptical wit to investigate true supernatural stories and baffli
The Grafton Monster
We've told you over and over: if Virginia Is for Lovers, then West Virginia Is for Cryptids. And today, we're introducing you to a new one: the Grafton Monster.One Strange Thing: True Paranormal Mysteries explores the archives of the unexplained, blending rigorous historical research with a wry, skeptical wit to investigate true supernatural stories and baffling mysteries that made headlines.Dive
The Reflection (Bloody Mary)
Bloody Mary is one of the most well-known urban legends in the United States, and perhaps the world—but where did her reflection in the mirror first appear, and why?One Strange Thing: True Paranormal Mysteries explores the archives of the unexplained, blending rigorous historical research with a wry, skeptical wit to investigate true supernatural stories and baffling mysteries that made headlines.
The Batsquatch
From the ashes of a devastating natural disaster rose the specter of one of the United States' most bizarre cryptids: the Batsquatch.One Strange Thing: True Paranormal Mysteries explores the archives of the unexplained, blending rigorous historical research with a wry, skeptical wit to investigate true supernatural stories and baffling mysteries that made headlines.Dive into our Episode Mystery Ar
The Jetpack Man
Back in 2020, pilots in the Los Angeles area began to report something very unusual in the sky: a figure that seemed to be gliding through the clouds on some sort of superpowered conveyance — a "Jetpack Man" who would make several more appearances, and spark a lot of speculation.One Strange Thing: True Paranormal Mysteries explores the archives of the unexplained, blending rigorous historical rese
The Werewolf Springs
In Dickson County, Tennessee, there have long been rumors surrounding a certain area of what is now part of Montgomery Bell State Park—a place where it's rumored werewolves once stalked 19th-century settlers. Could those tales have any connection to another Tennessee legend, of the White Bluff Screamer?One Strange Thing: True Paranormal Mysteries explores the archives of the unexplained, blending
The Solway Spaceman
In 1964, a firefighter in Cumbria was surprised when a photo snapped on a weekend trip revealed a strange figure behind his young daughter—and ignited an international mystery that stretched far beyond Solway Firth.One Strange Thing: True Paranormal Mysteries explores the archives of the unexplained, blending rigorous historical research with a wry, skeptical wit to investigate true supernatural s
The Haunted Doll
Australia is home to one of the oldest and creepiest "possessed" toys out there: Letta the Doll (Letta-Me-Out), a doll that was found under a purportedly haunted home and, according to its new owners, has been engaging in hijinks ever since.Apologies for the pronunciation of Wagga Wagga; we checked this in a professional documentary produced on Letta and one news clip but a kind Australian let us
The Falling Stones
In the early 1980s, a formerly quiet suburban street in Birmingham, England—Thornton Road—was struck by a series of bizarre rock attacks credited to unseen forces that some believed were paranormal in nature. . . even, perhaps, the work of a poltergeist.One Strange Thing: True Paranormal Mysteries explores the archives of the unexplained, blending rigorous historical research with a wry, skeptical
The Vanishing Room
It's a horrifying tale that's been passed around, in many versions, for well over a hundred years: women traveling check into a hotel, leave an ailing companion behind, and return to discover that she—and her room—have disappeared.One Strange Thing: True Paranormal Mysteries explores the archives of the unexplained, blending rigorous historical research with a wry, skeptical wit to investigate tru
The Gate to Hell
Stull, Kansas is a tiny town that nevertheless has garnered a big reputation: as home to one of seven Gates to Hell. Its cemetery and church have long attracted tourists, thrill seekers, and a lot of unwanted attention.One Strange Thing: True Paranormal Mysteries explores the archives of the unexplained, blending rigorous historical research with a wry, skeptical wit to investigate true supernatur
The Sewers
One of the United States' most enduring urban legends swims just below the surface of our major urban centers—and most especially New York City: the belief that giant alligators live, and grow, in the sewers.One Strange Thing: True Paranormal Mysteries explores the archives of the unexplained, blending rigorous historical research with a wry, skeptical wit to investigate true supernatural stories
The Cemetery
Hollywood Cemetery in Richmond, Virginia is a historic site, home to the resting places of some of the United States' most notable citizens—and plenty of haunting stories, too, from the rumors of a black iron dog that comes to life to protect the grave of a little girl to the rumors of the Richmond Vampire, said to skulk around the mausoleum of an account, W.W. Pool, who died back in 1922.One Stra
The Lady
The Brown Lady of Raynham Hall—a vast estate that has belonged to the Viscount and Marquess Townshends for hundreds of years—might be one of Britain's most famous ghosts. She's rumored to be Dorothy Walpole Townshend, wife to the second Viscount and sister to Robert Walpole, Britain's first prime minister. And an image of her ghost, descending the staircase that appeared in Country Life Magazine i
The Mud Monster
Back in 1973, at the beginning of the Bigfoot craze, Murphysboro, Illinois threw their cryptid hat in the ring: in the June of that year, a slimy, stinky, white-haired monster appeared on the banks of the Big Muddy River, and set off a commotion that remains a mystery today.One Strange Thing: True Paranormal Mysteries explores the archives of the unexplained, blending rigorous historical research
The Time Traveler
At the dawn of the 21st century, an alleged time traveler going by the name of John Titor burst onto the early message-board scene, filling up forums with dire predictions of the future, grainy photos of "high tech" equipment, and details of his mission to save the world.One Strange Thing: True Paranormal Mysteries explores the archives of the unexplained, blending rigorous historical research wit
The Panics
Teenagers have been accused of latching on to each others' behaviors forever. But how do we separate fads, social contagions, and honest-to-goodness crises? This episode, we dig into two instances of apparent mass hysteria at American high schools.One Strange Thing: True Paranormal Mysteries explores the archives of the unexplained, blending rigorous historical research with a wry, skeptical wit t
One Strange Rattle: Spooktacular Crossover
Strangers, this week we bring you a spooktacular crossover with Tenderfoot TV's Rattled and Shook. Meredith and Laurah bring you two terrifying tales with a side of paranormal analysis. Plus, you'll hear a bit about the bonus content and a hint at the special holiday episode we have planned for the rest of the month!One Strange Thing: True Paranormal Mysteries explores the archives of the unexplai
The Colorado Vampire
Though the mountain region isn't traditionally known for its immortal undead, there is a tale of one particular vampire—or specifically, a vampire's grave—in a little town in Lafayette, Colorado.One Strange Thing: True Paranormal Mysteries explores the archives of the unexplained, blending rigorous historical research with a wry, skeptical wit to investigate true supernatural stories and baffling
The Black Eyes
One of the internet's most viral paranormal stories regards sightings of so-called BEKs, or Black-Eyed Kids. These coal-eyed children seem harmless at first—that is, until they start begging to come in. Just for a moment. They promise they won't hurt you.One Strange Thing: True Paranormal Mysteries explores the archives of the unexplained, blending rigorous historical research with a wry, skeptica
The Squonk
Pennsylvania's saddest, ugliest, and somehow most adorable cryptid, the squonk, is here to teach you a valuable lesson. And to melt. There's that, too.One Strange Thing: True Paranormal Mysteries explores the archives of the unexplained, blending rigorous historical research with a wry, skeptical wit to investigate true supernatural stories and baffling mysteries that made headlines.Dive into our
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The Mandela Effect
Have you experienced The Mandela Effect? Fruit of the Loom, Darth Vader, The Berenstain Bears, Shazam—there are now dozens of examples of this phenomenon that some claim is easily explained by memory or psychology. Others, though, have different theories—weird ones.One Strange Thing: True Paranormal Mysteries explores the archives of the unexplained, blending rigorous historical research with a wr
The Jackalope
Wyoming's favorite cryptid, the jackalope, is admittedly a hard sell as far as the supernatural goes—but as with most things, its origin story is quite the rabbit hole.One Strange Thing: True Paranormal Mysteries explores the archives of the unexplained, blending rigorous historical research with a wry, skeptical wit to investigate true supernatural stories and baffling mysteries that made headlin
The Hands Resist Him
Laurah is recovering from Covid. Thanks for your patience! Back in 2000, one of the first viral "haunted" Ebay auctions listed an allegedly cursed painting titled The Hands Resist Him; it was alleged to spark all kinds of supernatural activity, which surprised exactly no one who'd gazed upon the spooky work. But was it actually plagued by any sort of ill-luck or tied to true ghostly activity?One S
The Hodag
In the late 19th century, in the Northwoods of Wisconsin, the hodag—a monster that sprung up in the tall tales of local logging camps— made its national debut when one was supposedly captured alive and put on display at a county fair. We are very sorry we missed it.One Strange Thing: True Paranormal Mysteries explores the archives of the unexplained, blending rigorous historical research with a wr
The Connecticut Witch
In Southwestern Connecticut, in a little village tucked into Monroe, there's a legend of a local witch named Hannah Cranna—a woman who killed her husband and got away with it. But that's just the start of trouble caused by an elderly woman who ran circles around her neighbors.One Strange Thing: True Paranormal Mysteries explores the archives of the unexplained, blending rigorous historical researc
The Sightings
Back in 1966, dozens of UFO sightings swept the Ann Arbor, Michigan area—and then crept through the Midwest, into New England, and beyond. And the scores of people who reported sightings—including an entire college dormitory—weren't ready to accept the official explanation for what they experienced.One Strange Thing: True Paranormal Mysteries explores the archives of the unexplained, blending rigo
The Skunk Ape
Coming to you deep from Florida's swamps and, well, wherever else it wants to be, is the Sunshine State's favorite cryptid, the skunk ape: an extra smelly bigfoot who grew popular in the 1970s but, perhaps, has been around a lot longer than that.One Strange Thing: True Paranormal Mysteries explores the archives of the unexplained, blending rigorous historical research with a wry, skeptical wit to
The Chupacabra
A relative newcomer to the cryptid fold, the chupacabra made its worldwide debut in 1995, when mysterious livestock attacks were reported across Puerto Rico—and a strange creature was accused of draining blood and sowing mayhem wherever it appeared.One Strange Thing: True Paranormal Mysteries explores the archives of the unexplained, blending rigorous historical research with a wry, skeptical wit
The Bunny (Classic)
Whether presented as urban legend, murderous maniac, or ghostly avenger, the Bunnyman of Virginia has haunted a certain overpass near Fairfax--Colchester Bridge--and its residents for more than fifty years. This week, we delve into the origins of the twisty rabbit's tale.One Strange Thing: True Paranormal Mysteries explores the archives of the unexplained, blending rigorous historical research wit
The Moth (Classic)
West Virginia isn't the only region to boast its very own Mothman; since the mid-20 century, Chicago and the Lake Michigan area has had reports of flying humanoids, and those sightings have only picked up since 2011. Why have sightings of the Chicago or Lake Michigan Mothman increased, and what's behind the mysterious wings in the sky?One Strange Thing: True Paranormal Mysteries explores the archi
The Mine Fire
Centralia, Pennsylvania was a busy mining town until a fire of unclear origins started — and swept its way beneath the town. To this day, the mine shafts that built Centralia are destroying it. But could a curse be to blame for everything?One Strange Thing: True Paranormal Mysteries explores the archives of the unexplained, blending rigorous historical research with a wry, skeptical wit to investi
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