History is full of the unknown, and for some reason we humans tend to concentrate on mysterious things more than irrefutable facts. So, if you like small riddles, you will have fun in the form of this list, looking at historical events that scientists have not been able to explain. This list, from a 2000-year-old body that still had hair and eyelashes, to text that no one in the world can understand, shows you the inexplicable side of the story.
1. The gorilla who said that animals go to a "comfortable hole" when they die
Favorite gorilla Koko learned sign language and through it she could communicate with people. In an interview, Francine Patterson, who was Coco's coach and her closest person, was asked how deep their conversations with Coco were. She replied, “It all started with Coco's conversation with one of her caregivers about death. The guardian showed Coco a skeleton and asked: "Is it alive or dead?" Koko replied: "Dead, draped." "Draped" means "covered". Then the guardian asked, "Where do the animals go when they die?" Coco said, "Into a comfortable hole." Then she kissed goodbye. " Coco's answer surprised many and left a lot of room for philosophical debate. Oh, if only Koko could clarify her point.
2.2,000 year old body that still has hair, eyelashes and blood
Xin Zhui, also known as Lady Dai, was the Marquess of Dai during the Han Dynasty in ancient China. Her grave was found 2000 years after her death on a hill called Mawandui in China with hundreds of valuable artifacts and documents next to her body. However, everyone was surprised by how incredibly well preserved the body was thousands of years after death. Lady Dai was found with intact organs and blood vessels, a small amount of Type A blood was found in her veins, and she still had hair and eyelashes. Scientists found melon seeds in her stomach, leading them to believe that she died during the melon season, which is summer; it also meant that she died a couple of hours after eating the melon. What was most surprising, what kind of mysterious liquid soaked her body? It was slightly acidic and contained some magnesium,and it probably helped preserve her body. Until now, scientists do not know what kind of liquid it was.
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3. A man became a musical genius after receiving a head injury
Imagine waking up one day and discovering that you are a musical genius, even if you haven't done a day in your life. That would be pretty amazing, right? Something similar happened to Derek Amato, only for this he had to pay a considerable price. In October 2006, Derek suffered a severe concussion after hitting his head on the edge of a pool while jumping. After that, Derek lost 35% of his hair and memory, but he also acquired a skill that many have practiced all their lives - he became a composer. “When I closed my eyes, I found that black and white structures move from left to right, which actually represents a smooth and continuous flow of musical notes in my head,” Amato explained his condition. It is believed that Derek may be the only person in the world to acquire genius-level talent after being injured.and although acquired savant syndrome is already known to doctors, usually the cases are not as vivid as Derek's.
4. Thundercloud that appears on an island in Australia every day
From September to March every year, a thundercloud named Hector forms almost every day on the Tiwi Islands in Australia. Hector, also known as Hector Convector, is known as one of the most persistent thunderstorms. He was named a pilot during the Second World War and still remains the center of many meteorological research. Although many meteorologists have studied the phenomenon that Hector is, they have not come up with a reliable explanation for why the thunderstorm continues to appear.
5. The mysterious "dance plague" that makes people dance to death
In 1518, the "dancing plague" hit Strasbourg, Alsace. This strange condition, also known as the "dance epidemic", has claimed the lives of more than 400 people and forced them to dance without rest. Some of these people even died of heart attacks, exhaustion, or bruises. It all began in July 1518, when a woman named Mrs. Troffa began dancing uncontrollably in the center of Strasbourg. Later, 34 people joined her, and soon this plague engulfed about 400 people. She killed about 15 people a day. Doctors and authorities realized that this was not supernatural and argued that the epidemic was caused by "hot blood", but instead of treating patients, doctors advised them to "dance" by building a wooden stage for them. It is believedthat the modern marathon runner cannot survive this type of intense training. Until now, scientists are not entirely sure what caused this terrible epidemic: perhaps it was due to food poisoning caused by poisonous products of ergot mushrooms, or it could be caused by a massive psychogenic illness.
6. One of the good old 100-year-old Traub motorcycles was found in a brick wall 40 years later and it still works somehow
To this day, no one can explain how the 100-year-old motorcycle hit a brick wall and it still works as it should. What strikes many about this bike is not only the strange story of spending 40 years in the wall, but also its unique design that no other Traub motorcycle has. This leaves many collectors racking their brains as to why someone "hid" such a unique motorcycle inside a wall, and this item certainly raises more questions than answers for everyone.
7. A manuscript that no one in the world understands
About 500 years ago, a text appeared written in an unknown language and an unknown writing system by an unknown author. The name of the manuscript was given in honor of Wilfred Voynich, a Lithuanian-Samogitian bibliophile who bought the manuscript in 1912 in Italy. It is believed that the text may have been written in Northern Italy, but this is not certain, and this is basically all that is known about the text. Many cryptographers and decryptors of the First and Second World Wars worked on the manuscript, but no one was able to figure out what the text actually says. You might think it was a joke, written by someone on purpose, but it has 272 pages that would require some kind of hardcore commitment. Recently, a theory has emerged that the manuscript is a medical book on women's health, but this theory has also been refuted.
8. The tombs of Cleopatra and her lover Anthony were never found
Despite numerous false claims about the "proximity to discovery" of Cleopatra's tomb, no one still knows where one of the most iconic women in human history was buried. It is believed that she was buried along with her beloved Antony, as Octavian gave the order that her "body should be buried along with that of Antony in a magnificent and regal manner." In fact, Cleopatra's tomb is not the only one that remains a mystery to archaeologists; such iconic historical figures as Mozart and Genghis Khan are also found in unknown places.
9. Longest possible alien signal
Back in 1977, the Ohio State University radio telescope, which was used to search for extraterrestrial intelligence, received what is now known as the "Wow!" Astronomer Jerry R. Ehman discovered the anomaly by looking at the data and was so surprised by the signal that he circled it and wrote "Wow!" next to him. The signal lasted 72 seconds and, unfortunately, it was never repeated again. Until today, no one can explain the signal, although many have tried to argue that it could come from an artificial source. This signal remains the strongest candidate for alien contact ever discovered.
10. A $ 10 Million Treasure Was Found, But No One Knows Who It Belongs To
Back in 2013, the couple found a treasure near their home, which consisted of coins worth about $ 27,000, but due to the historical value, the treasure is now worth $ 10 million, and it is planned to sell it on Amazon as the first major coin sale on this site. The couple who discovered the treasure chose not to reveal the location where they found it, in fear that people would come to their home to find more coins. There have been many speculations as to who might be the owner of the treasure known as the Saddle Ridge Hoard, but they all turned out to be incorrect, and according to the US Mint, “[they] have no information linking the Saddle Ridge hoard coins to any theft at any US Mint site, "and" [they] did a lot of research, and we have a great team of lawyers, and trust me,if it was US government property, we would pursue it."
11. In 1930, the entire population of an Inuit village in Canada disappeared
A small Inuit village in Canada was known to hunters who sometimes passed through it for furs. But in 1930 something strange happened; a fur hunter named Joe Labelle entered the village and did not find a single person there. In fact, 7 dog sleds were found starving to death in a grave that looked like an artificial one. A search was made for people, but no bodies were found.
12. No one can understand what is written on this Phaistos disc
Similar to the Voynich manuscript, the Phaistos disc is a clay disc that was probably created in the Bronze Age. According to many scientists, there is no legitimate theory of what is actually written on this disc. There have been many attempts to read it in different languages, but they all failed. Now one theory is that it could have been a board game. The most recent research suggests that the disc may symbolize a prayer to the goddess of fertility.
13. In 1955, the crew of 25 completely disappeared, although the ship itself did not sink
The Joyta was a merchant ship that mysteriously disappeared in the South Pacific in 1955. While we can all understand that ships are sinking and tragedies happen, this is not the case with this mystery. Everyone drew attention to the fact that the ship was built in such a way that there was practically no possibility of its sinking. In fact, after the ship was found, most of it was above the water, but there was not a single person on it. The vessel initially carried 25 people, but no one was found during the search. This story left many wondering why the crew didn't just stay on the ship and why no bodies were found?
14. Bermea Island, which existed on maps until 1846, has disappeared and no one can find it
Bermea is known as a ghostly island that could be seen on maps off the northern coast of the Yucatan until the 20th century. What's interesting about this island is that searches for it have found nothing that could be called an island. The investigation began when someone pointed out that the island had no real borders or oil rights in the Gulf of Mexico. When the authorities started looking for this piece of land, they found nothing but water. To this day, no one can explain if the island ever existed.
15. A mysterious island where artifacts and treasures are hidden, but no one can find it
There is a theory (known as the Oak Island Mystery) that an island in Nova Scotia hides incredible treasures, but no one can find them. The mystery began after tales of the treasures found on the island spread, despite the fact that there was no real evidence. Despite the fact that artifacts that are a hundred years old were indeed discovered on the island, there was nothing among them that could be considered the main treasure. It may just be a myth, but legend has it that there is a "curse" that arose over a century ago, and it says that 7 people must die before the treasure can be found. Currently, 6 people have died in search of treasures.
16. It rained meat once in Kentucky
Back in 1876, the strangest thing happened in Kentucky, and now it's called the "Kentucky meat shower." When dear Mrs. Crouch was making soap on the porch, she noticed that something strange was falling from the sky, she was sure that it was meat. What was initially considered a sign of God quickly attracted the interest of many scholars. Those who dared to taste the meat argued that it was probably a lamb or deer, but scientists initially assumed that it was probably the lung tissue of a horse or a human infant, because they appear to be nearly identical. Upon further investigation, it was believed that the meat was probably spewed out by buzzards, "which, usually, if they see one of their relatives ejaculate, immediately follow suit." This theory was considered the best explanation.
17. The missing Prime Minister of Australia
Harold Edward Holt was the 17th Prime Minister of Australia from 1966 until his alleged death in 1967. You may have noticed the “supposed death” aspect in the previous sentence, as the mystery of Holt's disappearance still remains unsolved. The prime minister really loved the ocean and spearfishing, so one day while spending his free time in Portsay, Holt convinced his four companions to stop at the remote Cheviot Beach for a swim before lunch, claiming he knew the beach like the back of his hand. Unfortunately, during the voyage, Holt's body was quickly captured by the sea. One of the witnesses described it "like a leaf picked up … so fast and irrevocable." You might think it was a terrible accident - that's all, but the fun part isthat Holt's death triggered one of the largest search operations in Australian history, but no one was able to find his body. Naturally, this story sparked many conspiracy theories, people believed that he could have been assassinated by the CIA or faked his own death; others believed that he might have committed suicide, but people close to him completely rejected the idea, since it was unusual for him.
18. Two men who claim to have been abducted by aliens
Back in 1973, a strange thing happened to two men from Pascagula, Mississippi. Charles Hickson and Calvin Parker insisted that they were abducted by aliens while fishing. These people claim that they first heard whistling sounds, and then saw two blinking blue lights, and then noticed an oval-shaped object. Parker and Hickson claim to be conscious but paralyzed when the creatures abducted them and examined them before being released. Of course, there were many people who did not believe this story, asked them to take lie detector tests and said that one of the men (Charles Hickson) was probably in a "waking dream."