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25 Greatest Unsolved Mysteries Ever by Marvel1206: 9:20pm On Mar 05, 2017 |
There are many unsolved mysteries in life even though science, technology, and research have come a very long way. Although we may demand a logical explanations for these mysterious things, as of now we will have to settle with mere speculations. Until these mysteries are resolved, enjoy these 25 greatest unsolved mysteries ever. Which one is your favorite unsolved mystery? |
Re: 25 Greatest Unsolved Mysteries Ever by Marvel1206: 9:23pm On Mar 05, 2017 |
25: The Taos Hum In the small town of Taos, New Mexico, there is a certain buzz often heard on the horizon that can be compared to the sound of a distant diesel engine. Although it can be heard by the naked ear, various sound detection devices are not able to pick it up. This is known as the Taos Hum and up to this day, no one still knows how this sound is being created. 2 Likes
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Re: 25 Greatest Unsolved Mysteries Ever by Nobody: 9:29pm On Mar 05, 2017 |
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Re: 25 Greatest Unsolved Mysteries Ever by gudnex22(m): 9:29pm On Mar 05, 2017 |
is that all? |
Re: 25 Greatest Unsolved Mysteries Ever by Marvel1206: 9:30pm On Mar 05, 2017 |
24 Voynich Manuscript The Voynich manuscript was written in alanguage that men through the centurieshave tried to decode to no avail. The onlyidea anyone has of its origin are the drawings found on various pages. 2 Likes |
Re: 25 Greatest Unsolved Mysteries Ever by Marvel1206: 9:33pm On Mar 05, 2017 |
There's more about the voynich manuscript here http://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-22975809 |
Re: 25 Greatest Unsolved Mysteries Ever by Marvel1206: 9:36pm On Mar 05, 2017 |
23 Jack the Ripper The name Jack the Ripper has been heard in many shows and movies, pertaining to the serial killer who murdered 11 women in London’s east end in the late 1800′s but was never identified. Most of his victims were prostitutes, whose bodies were mutilated beyond recognition and their throats slashed. 1 Like |
Re: 25 Greatest Unsolved Mysteries Ever by rerhji(m): 9:40pm On Mar 05, 2017 |
I was here 1 Like |
Re: 25 Greatest Unsolved Mysteries Ever by Marvel1206: 9:42pm On Mar 05, 2017 |
22 Bermuda Triangle Known as the Bermuda Triangle, this legendary expanse of ocean can be foundbetween the points of Miami, Bermuda, and Puerto Rico. Pilots often tell of their instruments going haywire and numerous ships have been lost at sea. With explanations ranging from gas bubbles to aliens, no one is sure what is behind the strange phenomena. 3 Likes 1 Share |
Re: 25 Greatest Unsolved Mysteries Ever by whitecloth: 9:42pm On Mar 05, 2017 |
Interesting |
Re: 25 Greatest Unsolved Mysteries Ever by Marvel1206: 9:49pm On Mar 05, 2017 |
21 Kryptos Just outside the CIA headquarters in Langley, Virginia, you will behold a statue that has coded encryptions on its surface. This very captivating sculpture was created by Jim Sanborn to show that everything can be resolved and decoded with the use of patterns and clues. Of the four inscription sections that were included, only the first three have been cracked. But the fourth? Noteven the brilliant minds in the CIA were able to get to the bottom of it. 2 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: 25 Greatest Unsolved Mysteries Ever by Marvel1206: 9:54pm On Mar 05, 2017 |
More about kyptos here https://www.cia.gov/news-information/featured-story-archive/2007-featured-story-archive/cracking-the-code.html?_e_pi_=7%2CPAGE_ID10%2C9926641086 |
Re: 25 Greatest Unsolved Mysteries Ever by Marvel1206: 9:57pm On Mar 05, 2017 |
20 Shepherd’s Monument Inscription In Staffordshire, England, there is a sculpture that has invited the wits and intellect of many intellectuals in an attempt to decode an inscription reading DOUOSVAVVM. Although the Shepherd’sMonument was constructed back in the 18th century, the letters found therein were never solved, even 250 years after it was completed. 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: 25 Greatest Unsolved Mysteries Ever by Marvel1206: 10:00pm On Mar 05, 2017 |
19 Tamam Shud Back in December 1948, an unidentified man was found dead in Somerton Beach, located in Adelaide, Australia. Found in one of his pockets was a piece of paper with the words “Tamam Shud” written on it. The words were translated “finished” or “ended” based on excerpts found in The Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam.Although governments around the world have tried to identify the man his identity has remained mystery. 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: 25 Greatest Unsolved Mysteries Ever by Marvel1206: 10:08pm On Mar 05, 2017 |
Re: 25 Greatest Unsolved Mysteries Ever by Marvel1206: 10:12pm On Mar 05, 2017 |
18 Zodiac Letters During the 1960s and 1970s, there was a certain criminal in the San Francisco Bay area that was identified as the Zodiac killer for the mind-boggling lettershe sent to the police and to the press. Although one of the four letters were cracked, which contained a very disturbing message, the other three have never been identified, even until now. |
Re: 25 Greatest Unsolved Mysteries Ever by Marvel1206: 10:17pm On Mar 05, 2017 |
17 Georgia Guidestones Also identified as the American version of Stonehenge, the Georgia Guidestones located in Elbert County are shrouded in mystery, although they were erected only in 1979. Written on the walls are 10“new commandments” written in English,Swahili, Hindi, Hebrew, Arabic, China, Russia, and Spanish although no one is sure why or for whom they were meant. 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: 25 Greatest Unsolved Mysteries Ever by Marvel1206: 10:22pm On Mar 05, 2017 |
16 Rongorongon The mysterious Easter Islands where the moai stands, a set of glyphs have been discovered, called the Rongorongo. These glyphs have never been deciphered although they may contain clues concerning the huge heads found scattered around the island. 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: 25 Greatest Unsolved Mysteries Ever by rattlesnake(m): 10:25pm On Mar 05, 2017 |
Sexxkillz and ogugua88 another mystery 2 Likes |
Re: 25 Greatest Unsolved Mysteries Ever by Marvel1206: 10:26pm On Mar 05, 2017 |
15 The Loch Ness Monster For ages, people have been hearing about the Loch Ness monster and how it baffled everyone thinking that it is a creature unlike any other. There have been many sightings over the years and photos and videos of actual footage have been checked and looked at time and time again, confirming if it could be some kind of sea serpent or a descendant of the dinosaurs. Even up today, as some are claiming, it still exists and swims under the waters. |
Re: 25 Greatest Unsolved Mysteries Ever by Marvel1206: 10:35pm On Mar 05, 2017 |
More on The loch ness sea monster :http://www.livescience.com/26341-loch-ness-monster.html |
Re: 25 Greatest Unsolved Mysteries Ever by Marvel1206: 10:42pm On Mar 05, 2017 |
14 Bigfoot Also known as Sasquatch, bigfoot is supposedly a creature that lives in the snowy mountainous regions of the United States and Canada. It may be identified as a gorilla at first, however, its walking posture can be compared to that of a man’s. 2 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: 25 Greatest Unsolved Mysteries Ever by Tazdroid(m): 10:44pm On Mar 05, 2017 |
Marvel1206:maybe na dat dog wey dey there 13 Likes 1 Share |
Re: 25 Greatest Unsolved Mysteries Ever by Tazdroid(m): 10:47pm On Mar 05, 2017 |
Marvel1206:Jack the Ripper must have been a sexually depraved maggot who may have raped the prostitutes who turned him down and killed and mutilated them so that Sherlock Holmes and John Watson won't have anything to deduce from 5 Likes |
Re: 25 Greatest Unsolved Mysteries Ever by maverick001: 10:49pm On Mar 05, 2017 |
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Re: 25 Greatest Unsolved Mysteries Ever by Marvel1206: 10:50pm On Mar 05, 2017 |
13 Black Dahlia Murder 22-year old Elizabeth Short was very active at promoting herself into showbiz at the time the Black Dahlia murder occurred, however, no one knew of the killer or who actually did the murder. |
Re: 25 Greatest Unsolved Mysteries Ever by Tazdroid(m): 10:51pm On Mar 05, 2017 |
Marvel1206:I don't have proof but I learnt the person who fabricated this Loch Ness monster story confessed to the falsity of the story on his death bed. I don't know how true that is 1 Like |
Re: 25 Greatest Unsolved Mysteries Ever by Marvel1206: 10:53pm On Mar 05, 2017 |
12 Stonehenge While Stonehenge is a very fascinating structure due to the big rocks that stand atop one another, the biggest mystery isn’t how it was created but why. |
Re: 25 Greatest Unsolved Mysteries Ever by Marvel1206: 10:54pm On Mar 05, 2017 |
Tazdroid: I think there have been other sightings since then 1 Like |
Re: 25 Greatest Unsolved Mysteries Ever by Marvel1206: 10:57pm On Mar 05, 2017 |
11 Shroud of Turin The shroud containing an imprint of a human face has been one of the main focuses of Christian research, as many have suggested that the person’s face in the shroud could be Jesus Christ of Nazareth. 3 Likes |
Re: 25 Greatest Unsolved Mysteries Ever by seunlly(m): 11:01pm On Mar 05, 2017 |
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Re: 25 Greatest Unsolved Mysteries Ever by Marvel1206: 11:05pm On Mar 05, 2017 |
10 The Lost City Of Atlantis The City of Atlantis has been imagined asthe crowning city of Neptune, where mermaids and mermen live. But based on what Plato has discussed during his time, specifically with his two dialogues Timaeus and Critias, it specifically mentioned the existence of Atlantis based on the storiesbeing heard during the journeys, and howAtlantis was in its prime state, thus giving a clue that the place did exist as Plato was a real entity. Now that it sunk into the deep, many are still wondering if it is real, knowing that there are certainobjects underwater that may be the remnants of this once beautiful city. 2 Likes 1 Share |
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