Iemisch

The Iemisch is a supposed cryptid from Patagonia, specifically in the mountains near the Lake Colhué region. First attested to by Florentino Ameghino in 1897, a full study on the creature was published in the 1955 book On the Track of Unknown Animals.

Aderyn y corph

The Aderyn y corph is a bird from Welsh folklore who portends death. It is said to chirp outside a soon-to-be deceased person's door with a cry that sounds similar to Welsh: dewch, or 'come' in English. The bird has no feathers or wings. When not calling

Sea Swine

The Sea Swine was the name given to a variety of sea-dwelling or mythological creatures throughout history. The earliest mention of a 'sea swine' can be traced to ancient Greece. In this context, the name has been interpreted to mean 'porpoise', as a

Amikuk

The Amikuk is a creature of Yup'ik legend, said to live within the ground

Zanfretta UFO Incident

The Zanfretta UFO incident was an alleged alien encounter of Italian nightwatchman Pier Fortunato Zanfretta. He later claimed to have been abducted by the beings 11 times between 1978 and 1981

Kalanoro

The Kalanoro is a humanoid cryptid, who are believed to live as spirits on the island of Madagascar. Tradition states that they used to live corporeally in the rainforests, but habitat destruction cause their corporeal forms to go extinct

Victor Chikalogwe

Victor Pilirani Chikalogwe is a Malawian LGBT activist and coordinator for the refugee project of PASSOP. He was previously programme coordinator for the orphanage Home of Hope. Chikalogwe initially left Malawi after his family rejected him because of his

Metheringham Lass

The Metheringham Lass is the name given to an apparition which has been reported at RAF Metheringham

Qallupilluit

The Qallupilluit is a mythical creature from Inuit folklore. Much like the Bogeyman, the Qallupilluit is said to kidnap misbehaving children. The legend also has a practical purpose in keeping children away from thin ice or bodies of water, as this is

Piping Live! Festival

The Piping Live! Festival is an annual bagpiping event held in Glasgow by the National Piping Centre. The festival was created in 2003 and occurs on the run-up to the World Pipe Band Championships. It is estimated that the festival alone adds £12 million

Acquisition of Twitter by Elon Musk

On April 14, 2022, business magnate Elon Musk offered to purchase American social media company Twitter, Inc., for $43 billion, after previously acquiring 9.1 percent of the company's stock for $2.64 billion, becoming its largest shareholder. Twitter