10 Mysterious Phenomena That Defy Explanation
The Voynich Manuscript
The Voynich Manuscript is an illustrated manuscript that dates back to the 15th century. However, to this day, no one can decipher its encrypted text or understand what its illustrations depict. Some believe it may hold the key to unlocking the secrets of the universe.
The Bermuda Triangle
The Bermuda Triangle is a patch of water between Florida, Bermuda, and Puerto Rico where many planes and ships have gone missing under mysterious circumstances. Some skeptics say that natural explanations, such as human error or treacherous weather conditions, contribute to disappearances. Nevertheless, the mystery remains unsolved.
The Taos Hum
The Taos Hum is a low-frequency hum that a small percentage of people can hear. And, it cannot be traced back to any particular source. Consequently, many have speculated to its significance, including everything from alien communication to secret government experiments.
The Wow! Signal
The Wow! Signal is a radio signal intercepted by radio telescopes that has had puzzled astronomers for years. It is thought to be emanating from somewhere outside of our solar system, but to this day, scientists are still unsure of its origin or meaning.
The Oakville Blobs
The Oakville Blobs are blobs of jelly-like substance that fell from the sky in Oakville, Washington, in 1994. Tests showed the blobs contains human white blood cells and bacteria, leading some to believe that it originated from a military experiment. As a result, the U.S. government denies its involvement to this day.
Crop Circles
Crop circles have been discovered all around the world, leading many to wonder if they are signs left by aliens trying to communicate information to us. Skeptics say that the circles formed by humans under false pretenses.
The Placebo Effect
The Placebo Effect is a medical phenomenon where patients report improvements in their condition after taking a fake treatment, like sugar pills. The root of their recovery could stem from their belief in their therapists or the medication’s healing power. Even still, placebos remain unexplainable, and are continuing to maintain mystery in the medical community
Ball Lightning
Ball Lightning forms during thunderstorms as glowing orbs of light that float through the air. Furthermore, witness accounts vary from scientific explanations to supernatural ones, leading some to hypothesize that ball lightning is a manifestation of paranormal activity.
Siberian Sinkholes
Siberia has experienced mysterious explosions caused by underground perforations, releasing methane buried in the ground that led to sinkhole formations called craters. Although many accept the official reports’ explanations, some say government conspiracy may be involved.
The Dancing Plague of 1518
The Dancing Plague of 1518 was an outbreak of unique, fatal poisonings in Strasbourg orchestrated by churchwomen who thought words emit to dance consume on a condition known as Strasbourg dancing mania. It continues to be among the largely unexplained mysteries in history.