Mysteries

The use of encrypted messages as a means of protecting classified information has been around for centuries. Codes, ciphers and complicated puzzles were made to confuse anyone who tried to break them and uncover their hidden messages. Even though cryptologists from around the world work hard to uncover the secrets of these messages, there are some codes that seem to have succeeded in their purpose

Sadly to say, people disappear all the time, but some disappearances transcend usual tragedy to become enduring mysteries due to their circumstances. These are ten of the strangest examples.

There are reasons that people are afraid to fly. It is because of news reports and pictures of plane accidents. Some of these deadly scenes can scare people

Ancient Egypt is perhaps best symbolized by the Pyramids along with the Great Sphinx, a magnificent yet incredibly mysterious statue and structure. Over the centuries, many have speculated about the Sphinx's real purpose, but very little has actually been discovered. The Sphinx is surrounded by questions and theories, so here are some of the most puzzling and intriguing mysteries about this magnif

With the release of his updated take on the classic Gothic ghost story, The Shining, Stephen King implanted in the minds of readers the idea of the haunted

Have you ever wondered why there are so many paranormal legends and strange, scary things people believe in? A lot of people believe in ghosts, demons and other evil occurrences, however, how can all that be real? Our world is quite rational, however, but there are many people who believe in the supernatural and claim that they've had paranormal encounters. Could it be possible that our minds are

The nature areas of the United States are some of the most amazing places in the world, with incredible terrain and spectacular sights. However, the land is so vast, and even though it is protected, some tourists and explorers that venture there can get lost or worse. A lot of people can go missing, and their disappearances never get explained and can often remain a mystery. Here are some of the s

Douglas Adams postulated that time travel probably isn’t possible, since by definition the moment it was discovered; it would be discovered at every other time too. So where are all the time travelers? Well…

The world is full of beautiful cities with rich histories and wonderful sights that will take your breath away. However, you might not have known that some of the most beautiful cities in the world are also the most haunted. Filled with ghosts, vampires and other mysterious entities, these cities are some of the scariest places on our planet. If you are planning on visiting these six cities, you s

Everyone gets excited during the winter holidays, especially because of Christmas, and while most people are familiar with characters such as the Grinch or Jack Frost, there are many other legends that you might not be familiar with. All over the world, people believe in various myths and frankly, some of the winter monsters from those myths are terrifying. Check out these 5 winter monsters that