A rainforest is a wild place of wonder and mystique. Every year, new species of flora and fauna are recorded by intrepid biologists who trek into the bush. Anthropologists spend their lives learning more about the reclusive people in its deepest depths. As time goes on, scientists slowly map out the mysteries of the jungle. […] The post 10 Mystifying Rainforest Mysteries That Baffle Scientists appeared first on Listverse ..read more

An ancient land with a rich and vibrant culture, Scotland is known for its outstanding landscapes, beautiful people, and storied past with a penchant for the dark and disturbing. It’s also the country that was home to the infamous grave robbers Burke and Hare, which has consequently made tourist attractions out of the creepy criminals. […] The post Top 10 Spookiest Mysteries in Scotland appeared first on Listverse ..read more

There is a bottomless hole in the ground about 9 miles (14.5 kilometers) west of Ellensburg, Washington. At least, that is what a man who went by the name of Mel Waters claimed to exist on his property when he called into a popular paranormal radio show in 1997. People are still talking about the […] The post 10 Unbelievable Facts About Mel’s Hole appeared first on Listverse ..read more

The Emerald Isle of Ireland is undoubtedly a beautiful and historic place, filled with amazing cities, gorgeous landscapes, and a thriving culture that stretches back centuries. However, with that storied past come some bloody, spooky, and troubling interludes. So, what are the ten spookiest mysteries in Ireland? Let’s dive in and find out! Related: Top […] The post Top 10 Strange and Eerie Mysteries in Ireland appeared first on Listverse ..read more

Say the word “cult,” and you might imagine people holed up in a compound somewhere, convinced that the end is nigh. But in ancient times, cults were taken more seriously and often involved entire populations. This list looks at previously unseen discoveries that added even more mystery or gore to what we already know. From […] The post 10 Mysterious (Sometimes Gross) New Facts about Ancient Cults appeared first on Listverse ..read more

Humans have always been attracted to the shimmering grandeur of diamonds and other gemstones. Gems have been used as status symbols throughout history, causing people to sometimes do anything to obtain them. Men and women have stolen, cheated, and even killed for these gems, so there are bound to be a few deep, dark secrets […] The post 10 of the World’s Most Cursed Gemstones appeared first on Listverse ..read more

The ocean floor is littered with shipwrecks, many of which hide a secret. But as wonderful as mysteries are, not knowing the answer is like a persistent itch that cannot be scratched. Luckily, in the last few years, several ships have given up their silence and revealed remarkable stories. From a strange blip near the […] The post Top Ten Intriguing Shipwreck Mysteries That Were Recently Solved appeared first on Listverse ..read more

Although they don’t hang out shingles reading “Consulting Detective” or “Private Eye,” scientists have occasionally solved mysteries associated with crimes. More often, though, they solve puzzles, some of which are centuries old, that are related to their own areas of largely academic expertise: the discovery of the causes of a medical condition, of bacterial locomotion, […] The post 10 Scientific Mysteries Marked “Solved” appeared first on Listverse ..read more

People love mystery, and they usually get their dose of the unknown through movies or books. Others might become fans of a particular YouTube channel that delves into unsolved mysteries, both old and recent. Or some may even search the dark corners of the web for something strange, almost forbidden, to feed their quest to […] The post 10 Shady Mysteries That Remain Unsolved appeared first on Listverse ..read more

People fork over huge sums of money to live in a place with a view over the water, whether it be the ocean, a bay, a lake, a lagoon, or a fjord. There is something inherently magical about waking up to the sun glittering over the sea or watching as thick mist rolls in over […] The post 10 Reasons to Stay Away from Large Bodies of Water appeared first on Listverse ..read more