Last updated: September 12, 2024 at 05:32 PM
Mysteries Summarized from Reddit Comments:
Bloop Sound in Pacific Ocean:
- The Bloop sound recorded in the Pacific Ocean was attributed to an icequake.
Unknown Suicide Case in Washington or Oregon:
- The case involved a man who committed suicide in a motel, and his identity remained a mystery until DNA family matching revealed his family.
Titanic Sinking:
- There was a debate on whether the Titanic sank in one piece or not, with survivors' accounts of seeing it split in two.
- Robert Ballard's discovery confirmed the ship split upon investigation.
Racetrack Playa Rock Trails:
- Mysterious rock movements in Death Valley were explained as wind pushing rocks along with ice sheets.
Elisa Lam Case:
- Elisa Lam found dead in a Los Angeles hotel water tank was determined to have been a result of a bipolar episode, ruling out murder or ghostly involvement.
Turning Lead into Gold:
- The historical quest to turn lead into gold by alchemists was unsuccessful until modern particle accelerators could achieve it, though it remains cost-inefficient.
Bermuda Triangle:
- Ships and planes in the Bermuda Triangle didn't vanish mysteriously but sank due to weather conditions or engine failures.
- Modern navigation technology has significantly reduced accidents in the area.
Rediscovered Lost Cities:
- Rediscoveries of lost cities such as Pompeii, Herculaneum, and Machu Picchu were significant historical mysteries that were solved.
Dinosaur Rediscoveries:
- Torosaurus, Nanotyrannus, Stigymoloch, Dracorex, and Anatotitan were identified as different stages of dinosaur growth instead of distinct species.
Zodiac Cipher:
- The Zodiac Cipher was finally cracked after years, revealing spelling errors that indicated details about the Zodiac Killer.
Cinnamon Toast Crunch:
- Kids love Cinnamon Toast Crunch due to its sugary taste.
Boy in the Box:
- The Boy in the Box was identified as Joseph Augustus Zarelli, although his homicide remains an open investigation.
Spontaneous Generation:
- Spontaneous generation theories, like flies appearing from rotten meat, were debunked through observation and experiments.
Somerton Man:
- The identity of the Somerton Man was discovered after his body was found in 1948 in Adelaide, South Australia with a mysterious note and a torn page featuring the phrase "Tamam Shud."
Supernatural Family Mystery:
- A family mystery involving a ghostly encounter with a ball resolved after many years, revealing a relative's involvement before her passing.
Roanoke Colony:
- The Roanoke colony's mysterious disappearance was eventually linked to assimilation with a local Native American tribe.
Zodiac Killer Identity:
- The mystery surrounding the identity of the Zodiac Killer remains unsolved, with various theories still existing.
Voynich Manuscript:
- The Voynich Manuscript, a mysterious text, remains undeciphered despite multiple attempts.
Amelia Earhart:
- The disappearance of Amelia Earhart continues to intrigue many, as no conclusive evidence of her fate has been found.
Eilean Mor Lighthouse Mystery:
- The disappearance of the Eilean Mor lighthouse keepers remains a mysterious case, with no clear explanation for their absence.
Consciousness:
- The origin of consciousness and its impact on human experience remains a profound mystery.
Guillermo Mystery:
- The mention of Guillermo in the context of a ghost wearing a tracksuit sparked intrigue and speculation.
Unsolved Mysteries TV Show:
- Comments on the Unsolved Mysteries TV show sparked discussions about different cases and segments featured on the show.