The word is derived from Latin ‘extraneus‘ meaning external or strange. According to the Merriam-Webster dictionary the term ‘strange’ is referred to an unusual or surprising occurrence or something that is difficult to understand or explain. Synonyms for that particular them are odd, curious, peculiar, , funny, bizarre, weird, uncanny, queer, unexpected and unfamiliar.
It can also refer to something that is not previously visited, seen, or encountered; unfamiliar or alien.
Throughout history the term ‘strange’ was used to describe various occurrences, from socially unaccepted behavior to the natural phenomena for which people had no logical explanation at the time.
The contemporary use of the term is wide and often used to describe something that is different, in any way, from the preset norm. What we perceive as strange today may change in the near future. The norms are constantly evolving and the thing that was considered to be strange ten years ago may be perfectly accepted in today`s society.
The documentaries and video materials compiled in this category are looking into the world of bizarre, gruesome, peculiar and sometimes unexplained occurrences.
Discover the truth behind extraterrestrial life. The story follows Dr. Steven Greer, a man with a medical degree devoted to hunting UFOs. In his opinion, the real question is not are they real, but rather how did they get here. Dr. Greer is trying to answer that question through a thorough investigation of the alleged attempts of the government to conceal the evidence that can back up his claim.
National Geographic investigates some of the world’s weirdest and most ornate superstitions. This documentary goes over the real story behind the 1973 horror film ‘The Exorcist’. Meet some of the people who claim to have exorcised evil spirits from their victims, objects, places and animals. The episode also reveals the likely explanations for the behavior of those suspected of being possessed.
Could the Illuminati be responsible for the death of the king of pop Michael Jackson? Find out the answer to this incredible question in a brief documentary that deals with the issues of matching symbolism between Jackson`s work and the Illuminati.
If you thought crossing a border is a simple task, think again. Yes, most borders are a straight line. And you can cross them easily.But there are more than 190 sovereign countries in the world....
We all know how Batman looks. A human body with a bat mask. Well, there might be something behind the mask. Or in other words, DC comics might have gotten the idea from Maya civilization. The...
The Aokigahara forest is the most popular site for suicides in Japan. People started taking their own lives in the forest after the novel Kuroi Jukai was published. In the book, a young lover co...
Firewall is one of Yosemite’s national park most amazing spectacles. It happens every year, from the middle of February until the end of the month. Orange light falls onto the waterfall. And t...
Most people know Crocodile Dundee. It is a movie based on a real character. It follows the journey and activities by an Australian rancher who is being friendly with crocodiles. His real name is...
The Ellora Caves are well-known for its largest single monolithic excavation in the world, the Great Kailasa Temple. The temple is one of the largest Indian rock-cut ancient Hindu temples locate...
Victoria Helen McCrae Duncan was a Scottish medium, best known as the last person to be imprisoned under the British Witchcraft Act of 1735. She was famous for producing ecto...
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Witchcraft is still very much real in Romania. Witches there cause curses, spells, and even claim that they can fight off corruption. Witches in Romania were spared from the m...
It happens to all of us. Sometimes, we imagine something, that is not real. Called hallucination, it is a perception in the absence of external stimulus that has qualities of...
This year, the Game of Thrones television series will come to an end. When it first premiered, GoT quickly became one of the most popular television series of all-time.The sh...
Described since antiquity as a best with a single large, point, spiraling horn projecting from its forehead, the unicorn is a mythical creature that has amazed us with centur...
When the Matrix movie was released in 1999, people were amazed all over the world. It was an instant hit. The story about Neo, and whether or not he was trapped inside a Matrix, ...
How many times have you thought, I Wish I had do this different. What if I could go back in time, and make it differently. What if you can erase some of the mistakes? Or what...
In the world of animals, only sponges, Latin name phylum Porifera have asymmetrical body plans. When that happens in different animals, it is a rarity.Yes, some animals start...
Up until few years ago, we all knew there are 12 zodiac signs. But then scientists discovered a new Zodiac sign, called Ophiuchus, and our world completely changed.There are s...
When we think of cannibalism, we often think of African and Asian tribes, and Hannibal Lecter. But cannibalism is much more than just that.Our knowledge of cannibalism is vas...
If you thought all people love Spider-Man, you thought wrong. Some people just cannot stand spiders and other bugs. Yes, we are talking about Arachnophobia, one of the most...
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When we think of the circus, we think of fun and entertaining place. A place where we laugh, where we have some fun, and enjoy the show. There are a lot of animals and fun...
You know that feeling when you think you hear something, and it turns out to be nothing? We’ve all experienced that strange feeling. Sometimes, that sound might actually be...
Back to the Future was first released in 1985. The second installment of the saga was released four years later, in 1989, we got to see a glimpse how the world might look in ...
Have you ever wondered why are some monuments placed at that exact same place? Or what do they symbolize? There is so much mystery in monuments and sculptures around the worl...
San Perdro Prison in Bolivia is one of the most controversial and unique prison facilities in the world. The unique aspect is that the prison is guarded only from the outside...
The Chiemsee Cauldron, discovered in 2001 at the bottom of Lake Chiemsee in Bavaria is the focus of the Nazi Temple of Doom conspiracy. Decorated with figures, and with a dia...
What would you do if you find an amputated leg inside a grill you’ve just purchased at an auction? Would you freak out? Or would you try and find out the story behind the a...
We all know Walt Disney as the guy responsible for making the best cartoons and animated movies. He started in the revolution when he released the first Mickey Mouse cartoon....
Stan Romanek is one of the most famous UFO authors and enthusiasts. He has made numerous public appearances in the media, and even appeared on Larry King live. He claims to b...
The first association we get about stars in our universe is the Sun. The sun is one of the biggest stars we see on a daily basis. But the Sun is just one of the many stars in...
There have been many theories how the Pyramids were built. The Pyramid of Giza is one of the seven Ancient Wonders of the world. It is just astonishing and mesmerizing how a civi...
Sleep paralysis is a common, yet underrated phenomenon in modern world. To put it simply, it is a phenomenon in which “an individual, either during falling asleep or awakening,...
Some people don’t let money stop them from achieving their dream. Gora Grand Saha is that kind of a person. He is an actor from India who wants to become famous as an actor. An...
Some people believe in UFOs, some do not. And there will always be “proofs of UFOs”, as much as there will always be people who think it is just another conspiracy theory...
Detroit is one of America’s spookiest cities, and many people ask themselves “What goes bump in the night in the Motor City”? The answer? Many things!The “Spirits of Detr...
Bigfoot, one of the most mysterious creatures is believed to live in forests in the Pacific Northwest. A half man, half ape animal, Bigfoot is mythological creature, product ...
Hell, space, dimensions, angels, demons, mystery religions and conspiracies, all thrown at you from the very beginning. That is what the Book of Enoch is essentially.An Ancie...
Jordan Maxwell is a controversial figure to say the least. An author of several books and interviews, he is constantly working to promoting New World Order conspiracies.One o...
The humanzee is one of the worst experiments mankind could come up with. As it stands, the humanzee was envisioned as a hybrid between a male human, and a female chimpanzee.I...
They are out there, lurking in the shadows, planets that we have never heard before. In the past few years, we’ve had several planets that scientists discovered, and many o...
Objectophillia, or sexual fetish toward particular inanimate objects is something that become popular in recent years. Object sexuality is becoming more and more popular, and...
Have you heard the legend of the Greek god Hades kidnaping the goddess Persephone from Sicily and taking her to the underworld in order to marry her? Or Hercules entering the...
Was the fame tower of Babel real? The Bible holds many Intriguing references to technology, one of which is about the tower of Babel.Did David really killed Goliath? What abou...
Is reality real, or are we living in virtual reality? Can movies like Inception paint a real picture, that we are living in a dream, where we built our own world?The simulati...
It is a question that haunts us all. What happens when we die? Some say that they’ve seen the other side. On one hand, we have the religious view, where people believ...
When Czech writer Karel Čapek first used the word “robot” back in 1921, he couldn’t envision that the fictional humanoid will get so far. In 1921, Karel used the word ...
Rarely photographed, never seen. More than any other creature in the world, Big Foot has captivated the attention of millions of people.A team of five top scientists using latest...
We live in an age of astonishing advances. Engineers have managed to land a Rover on Mars. We communicate using wireless technology. Physicists are exploring the essence of a...
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What would you do if you found out that tomorrow might be the last day on Earth? We’ve been given this gift of this planet to live on, and so far, whether we appreciate it ...
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