In the wake of giants

Most epic poetry or ancient legends repeatedly mention the existence of giants, often endowed with mythical, supernatural powers. The cyclopses of the Greek narratives, Goliath from the bible, giants appearing to Andean Indians. Were there any such beings who provided the basis for these beliefs, or is it just a matter of the imagination?
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The wolds most dreaded seas by sailors

The seas and oceans of the world hide many mysteries and surprises, yet they have areas that fill those who sail there primarily with dread and not admiration. The Bermuda Triangle is one of the most infamous areas, where countless ships have seemingly inexplicably found their way to Davy Jones' Locker - but there are other waters surrounded by dark secrets.

The mystery of Lake Anjikuni: where did the whole population of the village go?

In the year of 1930 an appalling thing occurred with the local Inuit people of a little village near the Lake Anjikuni. All of the 35-40 (some sources say more people) inhabitants of the settlement disappeared without any trace, even the dead from their graves.

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Wendigo - the mysterious monster of the North American forests

Many people start to get excited when they hear the word "Wendigo", because it sounds familiar to them for some reason. They are right, the Wendigo (the creature has a lot of names, for example Windigo, Weendigo, Windiga or Witiko) has become the part of the horror and fantasy culture of the 21th century. We can find him in many popular films, series, and novels or just in computer games. Nevertheless, only a few curious people know the background of the story of the Wendigo's legend, what type of mysterious creature hides behind of this name which is written in many different ways.

Why was Samhain so important to the Celts?

Samhain is basically the ancestor of the modern day Halloween, but contrary to trick and treating and pumpkin carving, it was a more serious event in the life of the Celts who once lived on the land that now belongs to Ireland and the UK.

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Three strange hypotheses about the full moon

Full moon have always been regarded as something mystical - and from the ancient times to modern days, there are several hypotheses and beliefs that surround those days when a full moon can be seen of the night sky. While some might see it as a sinister foreshadow, others suppose it is somehow in connection with fertility or even certain mental conditions. But do the full moon actually have all these effects on our lives?

Can animals really "sense" imminent earthquakes?

While humans obviously can't predict disasters coming - at least, not without complex sensors and computer models -, not long before deadly disasters, some animals start behaving as if they knew what was about to come. But could animals really have some mystical intuitions or refined senses that can alert them?

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A woman was surprised to find herself in "a parallel universe"

There are several strange stories of people allegedly disappearing without any reasons or explanations, or suddenly appearing seemingly from nowhere. Could it be and evidence to the existence of parallel universes? Well, no matter how unlikely it may sound, there are some who believe it is.

Could dragons be real?

Although we think we discovered almost every corners of the Earth, from the snowy mountain tops, all across the dreary deserts, to the very depth of the seas, we like to believe there are still some mysteries left unsolved - and that mighty creatures, like dragons, could still be hiding somewhere secretly. But are there any signs that could indicate the existence of such beasts?

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