The Cryptoterrestrial Hypothesis

The cryptoterrestrial hypothesis is a theory originated by Mac Tonnies to explain UFO’s, and what are commonly called aliens, in a new way. It was developed in his blog, and later published posthumously. It proposes that these phenomena are explained by mysterious and secretive races of earthly origin. These races would have existed upon Earth for at least as long as humanity, and are described as presenting themselves as extraterrestrials or occult beings.

22 Incredibly Creepy Toys

Now isn’t this just a lovely thing to have around for the kids? I wish I knew the original source of this picture. It looks like something you may be able to purchase at Etsy, although the human teeth may make it a limited edition toy. It’s part of Buzzfeed’s collection of 22 incredibly creepy toys, which will give you the willies. Noticeably absent: Furby. Link VIA: –NEATORAMA

Mystery of the “Frankenstein” Bog Mummies

Ten years ago, archaeologists removed a couple of 3,000-year-old skeletons buried in a peat bog in Scotland. Recent DNA tests have determined that the male and female bodies, which were buried in a fetal position, were actually made up of body parts from at least six people -and that they had died hundreds of years before they were buried!

Mysterious African ‘Fairy Circles’ Stump Scientists

In the sandy desert grasslands of Namibia in southern Africa, mysterious bare spots known as “fairy circles” will form and then disappear years later for no reason anyone can determine. A new look at these strange patterns doesn’t solve the wistful mystery but at least reveals that the largest of the circles can linger for a lifetime.