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Old 05-02-2010, 20:13   #551
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Other things for you fans of mysteries/the supernatural

The 'Our Lady of Fatima' apparitions
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Our_Lad...of_F.C3.A1tima

The Mothman
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mothman

Spring Heeled Jack
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spring_Heeled_Jack
I have to admit, although all my friends laughed at me a lot, The Mothman Prophecies (the film) freaked me out so much that I didnt sleep properly for a week.

Started right at the beginning in the car, when the main character's wife saw the thing, then when she was in the hospital and she said to him "there's something really wrong with me". Chilled me.

The rest wasnt much better, loved the movie, didnt love the after effects!
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Old 05-02-2010, 21:47   #552
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I did read something about Claudia Lawrence on another forum, quite a serious allegation which I obviousley cant repeat here. The theory was backed up by several people but apparently the police dont have enough evidence to prosecute at present, needless to say she is dead though.
I'm intrigued... I remember the case being shown on Crimewatch. She still hasn't been found yet?

Btw I'm finding reading all these posts really interesting. I didn't know there were so many mysteries
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Old 05-02-2010, 22:06   #553
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There is an excellent, chilling, book about the entire case called Wicked Beyond Belief by Michael Bilton that fills in a lot of things...I only read that recently due to my aunty's sudden desire to confess her dodgy past...
I want to know about Chilli Dragon's aunty's dodgy past!
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Old 05-02-2010, 22:22   #554
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I want to know about Chilli Dragon's aunty's dodgy past!
I think it was living with Peter Sutcliffe's brother, think I've got that right, sorry if I haven't!
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Old 05-02-2010, 22:27   #555
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What real life mysteries have intrigued and baffled you?

There are several that spring to mind.

1) The Bermuda Triangle - real or myth? Is it just coincidence that so many ships and planes disappear??

2) Jack the Ripper. Many theories have come up over the years, none of which I am convinced by, although I reckon Patricia Cornwell had a point!

3) Madeleine Mccann and Ben Needham, where did they go? - what really happened? Still hoping for an outcome to those in the future.

4) Where exactly did Lord Lucan go?


Anyone have any more? Any theories on any of the above?

I find it all intriguing.....
The Bemuda Triangle has always baffled/interested me. The fact that planes and ships have been reportedly completely disappeared amazes me.
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Old 05-02-2010, 22:29   #556
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Another real life mystery that is not been solved and not come up on this thread, the Yeti is another one of those that is baffling, does it exist
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Old 05-02-2010, 22:36   #557
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Another real life mystery that is not been solved and not come up on this thread, the Yeti is another one of those that is baffling, does it exist
Oh my goodness, the Yeti! My friend swears blind she saw a Yeti when she was on holiday.

However, knowing her drinking habits whilst on any kind of holiday, even, you know, like a bank holiday weekend, I really have my doubts.
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Old 05-02-2010, 22:59   #558
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Great thread!

The Alcatraz escape. Did they make it to land or did they drown?

Everything else that baffles me has already been mentioned as well as a few others I didn't know about, some of it is a bit eerie but it's been a great read.
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Old 06-02-2010, 00:05   #559
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Aerolinee Itavia Flight 870
Probably the most mysterious passenger jet crash in history. It's notable for the way NATO have tried not to help with the investigation.

The plane exploded in mid air in 1980 on a flight path surrounded by NATO radar installations and ships. No-one officially saw anything unusual despite the fact radar activity was off the scale that day. Some Italian radar operators however told relatives something dramatic happened and then they start dying one by one.

Italian investigator in 1999 concluded that a NATO - Libya air battle took place. Denied by NATO and Libya. Case reopened in 2008.

http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2006...dispatch.italy
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Old 06-02-2010, 00:26   #560
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The SETI Wow! signal.
The only documented signal (1977) from deep space ever received that exhibited characteristics of artificial extraterrestrial origin. Was the inspiration for the novel (and film) Contact. Subsequent searches have failed to find it and it remains unexplained.
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Old 06-02-2010, 10:58   #561
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Aerolinee Itavia Flight 870
Probably the most mysterious passenger jet crash in history. It's notable for the way NATO have tried not to help with the investigation.

The plane exploded in mid air in 1980 on a flight path surrounded by NATO radar installations and ships. No-one officially saw anything unusual despite the fact radar activity was off the scale that day. Some Italian radar operators however told relatives something dramatic happened and then they start dying one by one.

Italian investigator in 1999 concluded that a NATO - Libya air battle took place. Denied by NATO and Libya. Case reopened in 2008.

http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2006...dispatch.italy
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The SETI Wow! signal.
The only documented signal (1977) from deep space ever received that exhibited characteristics of artificial extraterrestrial origin. Was the inspiration for the novel (and film) Contact. Subsequent searches have failed to find it and it remains unexplained.
Will have a read of these links later.

So many mysteries....so little time.
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Old 06-02-2010, 11:01   #562
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Two unsolved murders that have happened near where I live, Karen Hales in 1993 and Vicky Hall in 1999.

Both listed on this site: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of...United_Kingdom
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Old 06-02-2010, 14:30   #563
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Another conspiracy theory was the murder of Hilda Murrell.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/local/shropshi...00/8344134.stm
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Old 06-02-2010, 14:43   #564
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Another conspiracy theory was the murder of Hilda Murrell.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/local/shropshi...00/8344134.stm
I used to be convinced there was something sinister in that but then I saw (yet another!) documentary that debunked all the theories (or seemed to, to me).
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Old 06-02-2010, 14:45   #565
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Other things for you fans of mysteries/the supernatural

The 'Our Lady of Fatima' apparitions
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Our_Lad...of_F.C3.A1tima

The Mothman
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mothman

Spring Heeled Jack
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spring_Heeled_Jack

Yeah, I mentioned Marian apparitions earlier in the thread. Intriguing stuff!

Dunno anything, really, about Mothman Prophecies.

I sometimes call my spaniel 'spring heeled Jack' because he has this amazing capacity to disappear and rappear in impossible places and bounces like a good 'un!
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Old 06-02-2010, 14:52   #566
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The Marian/Fatima apparaitions are the subject of a book I've just read called The Third Secret by Steve Berry, which is fascinating.
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Old 06-02-2010, 15:00   #567
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I remember back in the 1970`s it was on John Cravens Newsround about Travis Walton (His story was filmed as `Fire in the Sky`)
It`s still sticks in my mind over 30 years later.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Travis_Walton

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fire_in_the_Sky
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Old 06-02-2010, 21:14   #568
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Aurora & other 'black' hypersonic planes. Are they being flown or aren't they?!
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Old 06-02-2010, 21:55   #569
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Aurora & other 'black' hypersonic planes. Are they being flown or aren't they?!
And if they are, who is flying them!
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Old 06-02-2010, 21:56   #570
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sarah_Winchester

Not so such a mystery, but a bit of an eye opener. This woman built a building 24/7 everyday for 38 years.

Sarah Winchester was told, after losing her daughter and then later her husband it was a curse because of all the Wincherster guns that had killed other people. She then had to keep building all the time or she would die..

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7dy0TnZ_vpk

First bit of youtube is interesting, I would love to visit the house. They say even her workers had to have a map to know where they were?

Plus. great thread, now I have posted on it, easier to find.
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Old 07-02-2010, 10:20   #571
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Did a quick search of the thread and couldn't find this mystery which I read about in FT:

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/news...e-believe.html
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Pagan worshippers are suspected of weaving horses’ manes to cast spells on the animals after police investigated a series of bizarre incidents.

Residents have since started a horse watch scheme after incidents were reported in fields in Hemyock, Culmstock and Clayhidon, Devon, Exeter as well as parts of Dorset and Somerset.

Police initially believed the horses were being marked for theft by organised criminals until it was discovered that none had actually been stolen or disappeared
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Old 07-02-2010, 11:06   #572
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Roland Carnaby the man who may, or may not have been a CIA Officer who was shot dead by police in Dallas Texas a few years ago.
After reading up on the Roland Carnaby case, it seems there's too much evidence to prove he wasn't connected with the CIA or any US Government agency at all. As someone put it (at the time), it seemed he was just a guy with a "very overactive fantasy life". I admit, some of the facts in the case are a bit vague but it appears Carnaby (or whoever he really was) was nothing more than a Walter Mitty like character.
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Old 07-02-2010, 11:09   #573
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Crop Circles
Agreed!

They fascinate me.
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Old 07-02-2010, 11:15   #574
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Did a quick search of the thread and couldn't find this mystery which I read about in FT:

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/news...e-believe.html
Ah well, some strange folk in the West Country.
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Old 07-02-2010, 11:17   #575
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Ah well, some strange folk in the West Country.
Who are you calling strange, city boy! I've never plaited a mane in my life!
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