On 13 June 1993 in the skies above John Wayne Airport in Orange County a small red distinctive racing aircraft identified as belonging to astronaut Donald Slayton triggered automatic noise monitoring systems which led him being sent a noise violation warning letter.
Cryptozoology / Devil / Folklore / Jersey Devil / Legends / Occult / Witchcraft
by Ian · Published December 24, 2009 · Last modified November 15, 2018
Over the last 250 years there have been several sightings of a creature that has become known as the Jersey Devil (or Leeds Devil). Described as being bipedal with hooves and wings, the Jersey Devil would apparently dry up the milk within cows by breathing upon them.
The following article entitled ‘Spectral spectacles frequent Mont Alto Campus’ concerning the haunting of Wiestling Hall, was written by Joelle Boll and featured in the The Daily Collegian, 31 October 1994.
Black Dogs / Folklore / Hauntings
by Ian · Published November 24, 2009 · Last modified November 14, 2018
It is probably no coincidence that many of the oldest counties in Pennsylvania share the names of counties and regions of England (Berks, Bucks, Chester, Lancaster, Westmoreland, York) and that like Maryland and Delaware, dealt with in a previous article, Pennsylvania also has a number of tales of phantasmal dog-creatures.
Articles / Black Dogs / Folklore / Hauntings
by Ian · Published November 15, 2009 · Last modified November 14, 2018
Legends of black dogs and phantom hounds are widespread throughout the Chesapeake Bay region, which was one of the earliest areas settled by the English.
On 18 April 1968 London Bridge was sold to Robert McCulloch, an American businessman for US$2,460,000. The bridge was dismantled and transported via Long Beach to Lake Havasu City in Arizona where it was re-assembled and has become one of the states top tourist attractions. However, it has been reported that ghostly apparitions, possibly of Londoners have been seen crossing the bridge.
by Daniel Parkinson · Published October 18, 2009 · Last modified November 14, 2018
In Danish folk belief every Elder Tree is inhabited and protected by a female spirit known as the Hyldemoer, and is revered as a sacred tree. This tradition may have some parallels in Britain, as I heard a similar folk belief when I was growing up in England. I was told that the tree was guarded by a female spirit and it was unlucky to bring the wood into the house.
Anniversary Ghosts / Apparitions / Folklore / Ghost Ships
by Daniel Parkinson · Published October 4, 2009 · Last modified November 15, 2018
The Palatine Light is a legendary ghost ship that was said to appear off Block Island (Rhode Island) in New England. When witnessed the ship was seen to burst into flames and sink into the ocean, and was the harbinger of bad weather.
Apparitions / Ghost Ships / Hauntings
by Ian · Published August 24, 2009 · Last modified November 17, 2018
The Griffin, built in 1679 was one of the first ships to sail on the Great Lakes and was used by the French Rene-Robert Cavelier, Sieur de La Salle ( 22 November 1643 – 19 March 1687), to explore that part of Northern America.
The following article entitled ‘Did something crash in Sylvan Lake on Monday? Authorities in Forest Lake say they don’t know’ appeared on the Forest Lake Times website on Tuesday 28 Jult 2009. It was written by staff writer Jennifer Larson.
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