Can research into anomalous topics like extrasensory perception (ESP), life after death, UFOs and similar unconventional subjects be used as part of official or unofficial information operations to help resolve military and other conflicts around the world. Information operations, persuasion operations and psychological operations are a few of the methods that can be used to educate and influence people...
Ancient pyramids discovered in Bosnia
The Great Pyramid of Giza is the sole survivor of the Seven Wonders of the World. An Arab proverb says that: "Man fears time, yet time fears the Pyramids", a reference to the fact that the pyramid has survived for about 4,500 years and, in that time, has lost a mere 10 metres off its incredible 145 metre height. Composed of two million blocks of stone, each weighing more than two tonnes, this was not erected by George Wimpey and Co in a fortnight. For approximately 43 centuries it was the world's tallest man-made structure...
Why death may no longer be a fact of life
It is a mystery older than Methuselah: why are we born to die after our allotted three-score years and ten? Now scientists have discovered how genetic damage to cells and our ability to carry out repairs are the major factors in determining how long we will live. The research could lead to new treatments for horrific diseases which cause young children to age prematurely and die, with trials expected within a year...
The Chupacabras: a psychological test come to life?
The Chupacabras - Puerto Rico’s most famous, blood-sucking, killing-machine - is one of those cross-over mysteries that seems to have as much relevance to cryptozoology as it does to ufology. In other words, some see the beast as an unknown animal; while others suggest it has its origins with “them” - the “aliens.” But what if it was neither? What if the Chupacabras originated with the U.S. Government?...
Nepal's mystery "Buddha boy" reappears
A mysterious teenaged boy believed by some to be a reincarnation of Lord Buddha has reappeared in eastern Nepal after vanishing for nine months, a witness and a television channel said on Monday. Sixteen-year-old Ram Bahadur Bamjon was spotted on Sunday by villagers in the remote and dense forests near Piluwa village in Bara district, 150 km (95 miles) east of Kathmandu, local journalist Raju Shrestha, who visited the boy, told Reuters...
The dawn of time - after 13 billion years in the darkroom
To a casual observer it could be the psychedelic creation of a mischievous puppy that has dipped its paws in paint. But it may be one of the most extraordinary pictures ever snapped. It is, scientists said yesterday, the glow from the first things to form in the universe, more than 13 billion years ago...
Teackle Mansion does paranormal research
The volunteers who give Sunday afternoon tours at the Teackle Mansion and are frequently asked if the Federal-era house is haunted. Now they can give a new answer. Maybe. On Friday night, a group of researchers armed with audio and video recorders set out to find evidence of paranormal activity in the mansion which has had numerous owners and tenants since it was built in 1802. The mansion is now owned by the Somerset County Historical Society, which operates it as a museum...
Two-headed reptile fossil found
Two-headed Cretaceous reptile Image: CNRS
Scientists have found what is thought to be the first example of a two-headed reptile in the fossil record...
New regime Christian psychics
The Church of Jesus Christ began nearly 2000 years ago. The Catholic Church is the oldest of all Christian churches and it is assumed that Peter the Apostle became the first Pope of the new found faith. According to the New Testament, Saint Peter was able to perform miracles during his day such as: raising the dead, healing the sick, casting out demons and teaching the gospel of Jesus Christ. Both the Old and New Testament speak about prophets and prophetic ministers...
Mary has appeared to many
There are dozens of apparitions of Mary, most often when a civilization is being persecuted or tested, or the faithful have gone astray. She often takes on some characteristic of the culture. In Lourdes, France, she spoke the Patois dialect. In Medjugorie, she speaks Croatian. In Japan, she looked Japanese. In Mexico, she wore the black sash which was an Aztec symbol for a pregnant woman. The ones to whom she appears know without asking that it is the Blessed Virgin...
Christmas with the Sakai
Today is always a good time to retell the story of the Malaysian Sakai seen way back in 1953. This took place when such sightings were not occurring with background noise that included this year’s Johor photo hoaxing, diverse footprint finds, and the generally confusing contemporary picture out of that corner of the world...
Tracking down 'The beast of Bray Road'
"Clap for the Wolfman," was a song some people might remember from the '70s. It was sort of a self-promotion for the famous bearded deejay, "Wolfman Jack." But people around parts of rural Elkhorn are clapping for what they say looks like a real wolfman-one that doesn't play records...
(Also read: "On the Trail of the Werewolf")
The top ten cryptozoology stories of 2006
Evidence, fact, the burden of proof, and the ETH
Uri Geller wants Sharon Osbourne for his reality show
Uri GellerSpoon-bending paranormalist Uri Geller is planning to bring his reality show quest to find a new psychic to Britain. The show, The Successor is already a hit in Geller’s native Israel - and he wants to take it to the UK, where he lives...
