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5 Terrifying Weird Things Have Been Found Around The World Lately

The Mystery Seeker
Lessons from History
7 min readJul 16, 2024

They say truth is stranger than fiction, and reality often proves to be scarier than any horror movie. While tales of zombies and monsters might seem far-fetched, real-life threats like deadly bacteria or mysterious diseases can keep us awake at night. Our world is filled with weird and inexplicable phenomena that defy logic and stir our deepest fears.

The exploration of these weird things is quite interesting. These phenomena, backed by scientific observation and shared by intrigued individuals, challenge our understanding of reality. As someone reads about these strange occurrences, they will find it questioning the limits of scientific discovery and the hidden secrets of the world still holds.

1- Nevada’s Secret Monument

Recently, a unique and colossal structure was unearthed in the vicinity of Gas Peak in Nevada, and it intrigued many people. This strange structure was located by the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department’s search and rescue unit in what is known as the Desert National Wildlife Refuge.

The monolith was spotted by authorities near Gass Peak, a hiking area north of Las Vegas. | Source: bbc.com

A region that is quite close to Las Vegas. This mysterious structure has been discovered recently and it has created a lot of interest among people.

People are trying to guess who can build this monolith. Some are believed to be by artists who like to create cryptic pieces of art that make people think and observe the artwork.

Some believe that these are just practical jokes or new forms of performance art aimed at capturing the attention of a global audience. The deep interest in such structures cannot be questioned, as they have become the focus of world debate in a matter of days.

This is because these monoliths can be quite elusive. They appear from nowhere, and in the same way, they disappear. The Utah monolith was hailed across the globe when found; however, its existence could only be observed for weeks. Sometimes local authorities take them down, and at other times, they are unknown…

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The Mystery Seeker
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