Not only was the identity of Jack the Ripper a mystery, but also if indeed he was the author of several letters received by the police after the murders. A forensic linguist from the University of Manchester has found part of the answer.
A forensic linguist from The University of Manchester who analyzed letters supposedly signed by Jack the Ripper, has concluded that two of the most famous examples were written by the same person.
Sometimes known as "bioterrorism," these weapons involve infectious agents and toxins. These can include fungi, viruses and bacteria, and depending on their characteristics can kill human, animal and/or plant life.
The qualities that makes germ warfare lethal and effective are the ones that make them unpredictable. We are talking about non-human, living organisms that are resilient and can be used as weapons, but are dangerously difficult to control. These organisms do not respect treaties or borders between countries, or for that matter continents. Even ancient civilizations understood how effective biological warfare was to bring an enemy to their knees.
The belief in evil spirits and demons have been part of human history from time immemorial, however in recent time this phenomenon has spiked worldwide, and according to certain sources there is a reason for this increase.
Demonic possession is thought by many to be a holdover from when superstition held sway over the public. However there are those, not only clergy or religious figures, but medically trained persons who believe there is some validity to these claims.
The year is 1940, the place is Rockland, Maine and one day Alzada Pauline Young, who is only 16 years old, inexplicably disappears on Halloween Day, and despite an intensive search for her she is not found, until one day.
The Phelps family lived in a duplex on 28 Crescent Street. Thelma Phelps, the mother had two children by a prior marriage, Pauline age 16, and Evangeline age 13 who lived at the Pownal State School, where children with disabilities or behavior problems were institutionalized. She had married John Phelps, a man 20 years her senior, and had two children with him, Rachael age 11 and Bernard age 9.
The ability to map a person's DNA is popular to verify your ancestors, but what if your actual roots turn out not to be what you've been told for years, but somewhere totally different?
The evolution of man has for many years been tied to the search for the supposed missing link. However this theory has come under scrutiny in recent years. Starting with the supposed six million years that it took for humans and chimps to evolve from the same ancestor, which is too short a time for this divergence to take place.
Sitting off the northwest coast of Martha's Vineyard in Buzzard's Bay is a small island that was probably visited by Vikings around 1,000 A.D.
In 1873, the Anderson School of Natural History was built on Penikese Island by John Anderson, a tobacco merchant. He had originally constructed his summer home on the south end of the island, on a hill overlooking the sea. He donated Anderson Mansion to be part of the campus, which included a laboratory, a dorm and a dining hall. In addition, Anderson had given an endowment of $50,000 for the school, which was to hold classes for teachers. Anderson hired Alexander Agassiz who at that time was publicly recognized as America's leading scientist, to run the school.
Unlike the stories told of Bigfoot, this cryptid has a much more dangerous reputation. It's described as nocturnal, omnivorous and extremely territorial. Its footprints have been measured at 22 inches.
The Mogollon Monster is reported as mimicking birds, coyotes and other wildlife, as well as making unusual whistling sounds. Most disturbing of all it's purported to visit campsites after dark, while humans are sleeping nearby.
Demonologist Keith Johnson is the founders of New England Anomalies Research (NEAR). He is a former former core member of internationally recognized 'TAPS' (The Atlantic Paranormal Society)- best known for their work on the SciFi television series Ghost Hunters. He has also appeared together on the TV series Paranormal State.
This is the story of a mainstream scientist’s own interactions with the highly advanced alien beings who abducted him and at least thousands of other people. As discussed in his book Dominion Lost, compelling technological evidence of the alien presence, especially with respect to incredibly advanced UFO propulsion systems and implanted devices that are likely instruments of mind control, has existed on this planet for more than 60 years. More importantly, this is a wake-up call to our species to finally accept the reality that we are now sharing our world with technologically superior alien beings. This new reality must be addressed immediately.
Preston Dennett began investigating UFOs and the paranormal in 1986 when he discovered that his family, friends and co-workers were having dramatic unexplained encounters. Since then, he has interviewed hundreds of witnesses and investigated a wide variety of paranormal phenomena. He is a field investigator for the Mutual UFO Network (MUFON), a ghost hunter, a paranormal researcher, and the author of 34 books and more than 100 articles on UFOs and the paranormal.
Tony Sayers through years of research has come upon what true alchemy is. It is facing and transcending our negative experiences, and making them positive. No matter how difficult the road might be, the challenge must be met. He believes that a long lasting solution individually and collectively revolves around living by Natural Law. Thereby recognizing our own individual power, and avoid manipulation and hijacking of our physical, emotional and energetic bodies. This can come in the form of entity attachments, AI technology and etheric implants which can siphon part of our spirit and soul.
Tui Snider, is an author and speaker who is passionate about exploring cemeteries, writing books, leading tours, and giving presentations with an eye for quirky details and a touch of humor. She's traveled the world exploring historic cemeteries. She's written a dozen bestselling books, including Understanding Cemetery Symbols, 6 Feet Under Texas, and DFW Scavenger.
In 1799, a young woman named Gulielma "Elma" Sands was killed. Her reputation was shredded during her murder trial, however no one was ever punished for the deed. Most of those surrounding the incident, who perhaps cheated her of justice, suffered a series of misfortunes in the years that followed.
A brutally slain couple was discovered on a roadside off Route 80 in 1979. Beyond the mystery of who killed them, is why the case remains unsolved after more than four decades.
At first blush it was believed the couple were murdered in New York, and taken across state lines to be dumped in West Paterson, New Jersey.
How do you tell your friend that something in her lovely home makes you want to run out the front door as soon as you set foot inside, especially when they're totally oblivious to it.
A classic ghost story by Montague Summers. Who says ghosts can only haunt in the dark of night? Tormented spirits have no hour of the day when they are not at rest.
A secluded cottage down by the shore seemed the ideal place for a young writer to finish her book, however there was a reason why renters would always leave before their allotted time there.
