Scary Mysteries

Please support Scary Mysteries! Check out our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/scarymysteries... - There's a lot of cool access, giveaways and even a custom episode!Buy awesome original shirts made by Scary Mysteries https://newdawnfilm.com/scary-mysteri...Subscribe for Weekly Videos here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiE8..._________________________________________________________4 CREEPY & STRANGE GOVERNMENT CONSPIRACIES We hope that our government has our best interests at heart. But what if instead of helping to keep us informed they’re actually actively working to hide knowledge from us? These are 4 creepy & strange government conspiracies. 4. Men In BlackThey're the best-kept secret in the universe…or so the line from the MIB movie goes. But like most things the truth is stranger than fiction and many people believe the Men in Black actually exist in real life. The term Men in Black refers to those who are dressed in black suits with black shoes and a black hat. They seem to show up during mysterious occurances, most notably whenever there’s a ufo sighting or encounter. They're often described as tall male figures, bald with no eyebrows and red lips. Their job is to keep the alien phenomenon buried and will harass, intimidate and stalk witnesses and researchers into keeping their mouths shut. 3. HAARPStarted in 1990, HAARP, which stands for High Frequency Active Auroral Research Program, has garnered one of the most persistent conspiracy theories since its inception. The main facility is located in the middle of the Alaskan wilderness. It’s a joint project created by the US Air Force, US Navy, DARPA (Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency) and the University of Alaska Fairbanks .On paper this is a research center that studies the ionosphere which is an area in the upper atmosphere. HAARP develops technology that could help "enhance technology for radio communications and surveillance." While that may a compenent of what they do, it’s widley believed that they are working on much more secretive programs and has covert capabilities that it doesn’t want people to know about.2. The Philadelphia ExperimentAlso referred to as Project Rainbow, the Philadelphia Experiment involves covert experiments, disappearing ships and possibly even time travel. Accounts of it’s real purpose still varies, some say the original experiment was a way to discover if it's possible to make a ship invisible from enemy radar. That they were simply aiming for a cloaking device but somehow ended up getting de-materialization and teleportation instead. Moreover, the experiment was supposedly based on Einstein's Unified Field Theory for Gravitation and Electricity. It's believed that in 1943 the USS Eldridge was equipped with various experimental electronic equipment like massive generators, magnetic coils, RF transmitters, modulation circuits and other specialized equipment not normally found on an escort destroyer. 1. The Alien Existence CoverupOne of the most famous conspiracy theories hounding the government is the existence of aliens and the great cover up’s they've been creating over the years. Many claim that the government and various top officials all over the world are aware of the existence of UFOs and aliens and that the truth has been kept from the general public. More than that, the Government of the Unites States is believed to be working closely with aliens as well. But why would the government not disclose something so significant? When it comes to this question, the panic that The War of the Worlds broadcast is often cited. So those were 4 CREEPY & STRANGE GOVERNMENT CONSPIRACIESIt’s hard to say if these theories hold any truth to them or are just conspiries. But if knowledge is power then this would give those in charge a big advantage over civilians and give them the ability to further control humanity.Support the show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Please support Scary Mysteries! Check out our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/scarymysteries... - There's a lot of cool access, giveaways and even a custom episode!Buy awesome original shirts made by Scary Mysteries https://newdawnfilm.com/scary-mysteri...Subscribe for Weekly Videos here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiE8..._________________________________________________________SCARY MYSTERIES - TWISTED TWO's: Jack the Ripper & The Sallie HouseTales of hauntings, murder and scary mysteries, Every week Twisted Two's dives into a pair of uniquely terrifying true stories that are worthy of a more in depth look.This week look into one of the most famous & historic Killers ever known and a haunted house found in Kansas that is sure to give you nightmares. Get ready for Scary Mysteries, Twisted Two’s#1 Jack the RipperNearly every person in the world is familiar with the name Jack the Ripper. While no one knows who this crazed individuals real name was, the moniker was given to a serial killer who terrorized the streets of London begginging in 1888. London during that time was very different. Prostitution and brothels were on almost every street and only deemed illegal if they interfered with the general public. There was so much violence, racism, crime and immorality there that much of the public refered to it as a "den of immorality." It was here that Jack the Ripper chose to kill and murder 5 women who’s bodies were found between August 31st and November 9th of 1888. #2 The Sallie HouseBuilt in Atchison Kansas in1867, the Sallie House was once owned by a man named Michael Finney. He moved in with his wife, two sons and daughter and up until 1947, the property and the land were owned by the family and its descendants. After that for the next few decades it was rented to various people who never seemed to stay long and there’s no solid records of who they were. Then up Until the 90s, a lady named Ethel Anderson lived there before Tony and Debra Pickman moved in to call it their own. And this is when the trouble began. As soon as the Pickmans moved, they began experiencing unusual occurences. Tony especially began by hearing unexplained voices, and shortly after that would claim to have been attacked and scratched buy some unseen entity.Support the show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

People around the world are reported missing every single day. And sometimes, it's not just a single person but an entire group or even town. The next five stories will leave you wondering how so many people could vanish without a trace. These are the 5 most mysterious and strange mass disappearances.Please support Scary Mysteries! Check out our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/scarymysteries?alert=2 - There's a lot of cool access, giveaways and even a custom episode!Buy awesome original shirts made by Scary Mysteries https://newdawnfilm.com/scary-mysteries-store/Subscribe for Weekly Videos here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiE86yS_VM7qjiICqRPmwLQ?sub_confirmation=1_________________________________________________________5 Most Mysterious and Strange Mass Disappearances#5 USS CyclopsThe USS Cyclops was a 522-foot ship first launched into service on November 7, 1910. It served the army prior to and during World War I, acting as an aid and convoy for fuel as well as refugees. After the war, the ship became a transporter of various supplies and on January 9, 1918, it sailed to Rio to unload coal. After that, it was loaded with 10,800 tons of manganese ore, to be used for manufacturing munitions. Aside from the cargo, it also accepted 73 local sailors including the American Consulate General of Rio on board.#4 The Lost Colony of Roanoke One of the most enduring mysteries of lost communities is the story of Roanoke. Englishman John White brought more than 100 men, women and children to Roanoke Island in North Carolina in 1587. It was one of the first attempts of the English to establish a proper colony in the New World. Sir Walter Raleigh dispatched White in 1587 after his initial group of colonists didn't succeed. The idea was for them to be dropped off in the Chesapeake Bay and establish a colony there but en route, they stopped by Roanoke to check on the remaining 15 men who were left to maintain English presence. #3 Village of KuldharaLocated 10 miles off the western portion of Rajasthan's Jaiselmer City, lay the small community of villages called Kuldhara. When the Paliwal Brahmins first established it in 1291, there were 85 smaller villages within Kuldhara. Praised for being expert businessmen, the village became a prosperous community. The villagers had learned how to cultivate water-intensive crops like wheat despite being in an arid region. #2 The Crew of the MV JoyitaOn October 3, 1955, the MV Joyita, a merchant vessel, set sail from the port of Samoa bound for the Tokelau Islands located 270 miles away. It was a 41 to 48 hour journey and The Joyita was initially scheduled to leave the day before but had to postpone since her port engine clutch failed. The next day, she eventually set sail despite having only one engine. On board the ship were 16 crew and 9 passengers. Among the passengers was Dr. Alfred Parsons, a WWII surgeon, a pharmacist and a copra buyer. #1 Lake Anjikuni Inuit VillageOn November 1930, a cold and exhausted Canadian trapper named, Joe Labelle was looking for shelter. He knew the area well and that an Inuit village was close by who were friendly with fur trappers. He hoped to be able to spend the night with them to catch some rest and as he approached, shouted a greeting but heard nothing back. Right away, he knew something was off. He made his way toward the tents and housing built by the 25-30 villagers that lived there, but he couldn’t see any people. So those were the 5 Most Mysterious and Strange Mass DisappearancesThe idea of a mass group of people disappearing without a trace is baffling and unnerving. It simply leaves too many questions unanswered and will always make people wonder, what really happened to these people?Support the show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Strange & Scary Mysteries of the Month is a compilation of the weird, disturbing and downright baffling stories currently happening in our world. From UFOs to serial killers, ancient sites, mysterious creatures and even ghosts – these are the strange and Scary Mysteries of the month for July 2018. Please support Scary Mysteries! Check out our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/scarymysteries... - There's a lot of cool access, giveaways and even a custom episode!Buy awesome original shirts made by Scary Mysteries https://newdawnfilm.com/scary-mysteri...Subscribe for Weekly Videos here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiE8..._________________________________________________________Strange & Scary Mysteries of the Month - July 20185. The Case of Michella Welch On March 26, 1986, 12-year old Michella Welch took her siblings to Puget Park in Tacoma, Washington at around 10 AM. About an hour later, she left them there to go home and make sandwiches for lunch, and after that headed back to the park. Once there, she placed their lunch on a park table and went looking for her siblings. By 1:15 the brothers and sisters had found the brown paper bag lunches waiting for them, but their older sister was nowhere to be found. 4. Malibu State Park ShooterThirty-five-year-old, Irvine, California native, Tristan Beaudette, was inside his tent at Malibu Creek State Park when he was fatally shot and killed in his sleep. A veteran outdoorsman, he went on the camping trip to allow his wife, an obstetrician, some quiet time to study for an exam. Beaudette was with his two young daughters who were 4 and 2 years old and they were inside the tent with him when he was killed. They were left unharmed. His brother-in-law was also camping with them but he was staying in a different tent. 3. British Model Kidnapping SagaIt was supposed to be another photoshoot For British model, Chloe Ayling. Her agent confirmed the booking and afterwards made the arrangements. However, after arriving on July 11 in Milan, Italy, she was accosted by two men. According to her statement, a man with black gloves put a hand on the back of her neck and the other on her mouth. Then another man injected her with something in her arm. Ayling lost consciousness and woke up in a pink bodysuit and socks. She was placed inside the trunk of a car, with her wrists and ankles bound. 2. Nicole LovellWhen 13-year old Nicole Lovell snuck out of her Blacksburg, Virginia home on January 27, 2016, she thought she was heading out for a “secret date.” But it turned out, she wouldn’t be returning home ever again. Nicole was seventh grader who had befriended 18-year old, Virginia Tech student and cross-country athlete, David Eisenhauer, online. On January 27, it’s believed Eisenhauer and another Virginia-tech student named Natalie Keepers, lured Lovell out of her home under the pretense of a secret meeting. 1. Suspect in The Doodler CaseThe Doodler, was a serial killer who rampaged through the San Francisco area between the years 1974 and 75, targeting gay men. His MO was to strike up conversations with potential victims and then lure the men into sexual encounters. Once alone, he would stab them and leave them to die on beaches or in parks. The reason why he was dubbed as the “doodler” was because he was said to have drawn sketches of the men right before assaulting or killing them.Support the show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

5 Most Terrifying & Chilling Murderers EverWhat's most unsettling about serial killers isn’t that they prey on the innocent. But that they strike in a cold and calculated manner and have no remorse for any of their actions. These are the 5 Most Terrifying and Chilling Murderers Ever. 5. Grim SleeperKnown as the "Grim Sleeper," Lonnie Franklin Jr. grew up in South Central LA. He was married once with two children and described by his neighbors as a quiet, friendly man. Nobody ever pegged him to be a serial killer because he didn't fit the profile. About 80% of serial killers are white males between 20-30 years old. Lonnie Franklin is a black male who committed his first known crime at 32 years old. He also chose his victims very carefully, hunting black women in the sex trade – people the public and law enforcement often overlooked. 4. Southern Pacific Railroad AxemanIn 1911-1912, the axe was an item found in nearly every home, so it’s no surprise that it became a weapon for a serial murderer as well. The first reported axe killing was on January 1911 in Rayne, Louisiana. The victims were a mother and her 3-year old child; both were hacked to death while they silently slept in their beds. By February, the killer struck again,10 miles away in Crowley where 3 people from the Byers family were killed. Less then two weeks later four people from the Andres family were mutilated in LaFayette. Every single one of the victims was murdered in their sleep using an axe. 3. The Stoneman The title of The Stoneman first appeared in the English-language print media of Calcutta. It was used as a moniker for a serial killer who had a penchant for smashing his victims' skulls using a stone while they slept. The murders concentrated on two major areas in India: Bombay and Calcutta. Although no one knows for sure whether it's the same killer, the similarities in the crimes make it highly likely.In 1985, the first hints of the Stoneman appeared and continued for two years. The killer would carefully choose his victims, picking those who were sleeping alone in desolate and dimly lit areas. 2. Javed MughalOnly $2.40 or 120 rupees, that was the amount Javed Mughal proclaimed as the amount of money he spent in disposing one child. On December 1999, 45-year old, he wrote a letter to a local pakastani newspaper confessing he had murdered 100 boys, mostly beggars and runaways that were between the ages of 6 to 16. He would lure the children and gain their confidence before drugging and then raping them. Afterwards, they would be mutilated, their bodies cut into pieces before being placed inside acid vats to dissolve. After they were fully liquefied he would dump them into the sewer and later in the Ravi River. 1. Ted BundyOne of the most notorious serial killers of the 20th century, it's no surprise Ted Bundy is top of this list. His good looks and charm made it easy for him to win over his victims' trust, resulting in over 30 murdered women but many believe the numbers could be higher. Theodore Bundy was born in Burlington Vermont on November 24, 1946 to a young unwed mother, named Louise. Out of embarrassment, his grandparents decided to legally adopt him, passing themselves as his parents and telling him that his mother was his sister. so those were the 5 Most Terrifying & Chilling Murderers EverNo one knows for sure what motivated these killers to brutally torture, mutilate and kill without remorse but it remains a fact their methods and tactics are some of the most disturbing anyone will ever see.Support the show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scary Mysteries of the Month is a compilation of the weird, disturbing and downright baffling stories currently happening in our world. From UFOs to serial killers, ancient sites, mysterious creatures and even ghosts – these are the strange and Scary Mysteries of the month for June 2018. Please support Scary Mysteries! Check out our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/scarymysteries... - There's a lot of cool access, giveaways and even a custom episode!Buy awesome original shirts made by Scary Mysteries https://newdawnfilm.com/scary-mysteri...Subscribe for Weekly Videos here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiE8..._________________________________________________________Strange and Scary Mysteries of the Month - June 20185. Wife Charged with Murder 17 Years LaterFor 17 years, Denise Williams lived as a free woman in Tallahassee, Florida - working at a desk job in Doak Campbell Stadium at Florida State University. Seventeen years ago, on December 16, 2000, Denise’s husband, Mike disappeared while supposedly going on a lone duck hunting trip at Lake Seminole in Jackson County. Denise said he likely fell from the boat and probably got eaten by alligators. She played herself off as the grieving widow and asked for her privacy to be respected during her time of mourning. Mike’s mother, Cheryl and much of the local law enforcement however, never bought her story. 4. Search for Kimberly King It was September 15, 1979 when 12-year old, Kimberly King from Detroit, Michigan, left home to stay overnight at a friend’s house. She had told her parents she was staying at her best friend, Annie Kim’s house which was just across the street from where her grandmother lived. However, this was a lie. She meant to meet up with her older sister at her grandma’s house to go cruising around town, But plans changed and her sister couldn’t make it. Kim found out the plans were off, but she still headed out anyway. 3. Mysterious Wolf-Dog Creature ShotOn May 16 a rancher in Denton, Montana shot a large canine creature that came within a hundred yards of his livestock. After killing the animal, he reported it as required by law but to their surprise, no one could identify what type of animal it actually was, and news about it spread fast around the internet.The carcass was brought to the Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks facility and then to a lab in Bozeman to be studied. It was determined to be a young, non-lactating female from the canid family which includes dogs, coyotes, foxes and wolves. 2. Teen Killed While on the Phone with her MotherEvery time 15-year old, Baleigh Bagshaw, arrived home from school at 3 PM, she would call her mom to let her know she arrived sfaely. On May 7, 2018, it was no different and when Bagshaw arrived at the families Salt Lake City, Utah home, she immediately called her mother. However this time, something horrible happened. While still on the phone, someone snuck inside their home and brutally attacked the 15-year old girl. Her mother was on the line while the attack was happening and heard part of it before the call was abruptly disconected. Her mom immediately called a neighbor and then, 911. 1. Serial Killer ConfessionA proclaimed Mexican Cartel hitman, Jose Manuel Martinez, once lived on and off in Richgrove, California. In 2013, he was captured in Arizona trying to hop over the border to Mexico. At that time, he had an outstanding warrant in Alabama for killing a man - execution style. His reason for shooting him was because he made a rude remark to his daughter. When Marquez was arrested and incarcerated in Alabama, he began bragging to his cellmates about his murderous lifestyle, claiming that he had killed more than 40 people all over the country as a hitman since 1980’s.Support the show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For this week we focus on the gruesome killing of a family in Ohio and one of the oldest and unusual sturctures ever created by man. Newgrange County Meath. Get ready for Scary Mysteries, Twisted Two’sPlease support Scary Mysteries! Check out our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/scarymysteries... - There's a lot of cool access, giveaways and even a custom episode!Buy awesome original shirts made by Scary Mysteries https://newdawnfilm.com/scary-mysteri...Subscribe for Weekly Videos here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiE8..._________________________________________________________#1Rhoden Family Massacre Considered one of the most brutal crimes in Ohio’s History, the massacre of the Rhoden Family still remains unsolved today. On April 21, 2016 Bobby Jo Manley visited the homes on the Rhoden family’s property to feed their pets. To her shock it was then that she found two bodies in one of the houses and promptly called 911. Before police arrived, she found two more dead in another home there. Bobby Jo's brother James then went and checked on their sister, Dana Rhoden's home when he found the third crime scene. When police arrived they found three more victims and By 1:26 PM, the final victim, an adult male, was found at a nearby home in Piketon. After thoroughly searching the properties, three young children, 3 years old, 6 months old, and a 4-day old were found unharmed. In total there were 7 adult victims and one 16-year old , all of whom belonged to the Rhoden family. Every single person except for one received multiple gunshot wounds to the head – and were killed execution style. Bruises were also discovered some of the victims indicating they were also beaten and may have even tried to fight back. The majority of the victims however, were murdered while sleeping in their beds and likly never even woke up beforehand. #2 Newgrange - County MeathAlso known as a "Passage Tomb," Newgrange is one of the oldest structures ever created. It's found in Ireland's Boyne Valley and thought to have been built by ancient Stone Age farmers. Newgrange is built like a mound and is about 300 feet in diameter and 45 feet high and The entire structure itself occupies an acres worth of land. On the inside, starting from the entrance is a large passage extending 60 feet towards it’s main chamber and is found to align with the rising sun during the Winter Solstice. Along the passage and on the outside are large stone slabs, 22 are found on the West side with 21 along the Eastern portion. Each rises 5 feet high and most are intricately decorated with beautiful carvings. On the outside perimeter of the mound are standing stones, 12 of which have survived but it's believed there may be as many as 35-37. These most likley were added later on instead of being built together with the original mound. The artworks found on the Newgrange "kerbstones" are some of the most intricate and beautiful examples of megalithic art ever discovered. These consists of circles, serpentine forms, spirals as well as dot-in circles. Just like Hierogliphics, no one knows for sure what they mean exactly. Some scholars believe they're merely decorative works of art while others say they have symbolic meaning specifically because some of the stones feature carvings in places where they would not normally be seen.Support the show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

5 UNBELIEVABLE TRUE CRIME, WRONGFUL CONVICTION CASES In a perfect world, truth & justice always prevail. But we’re far from perfect and so our justice system does falter, sometime so much it can send an innocent person to prison for a very long time. These are 5 Unbelievable True Crime Wrongful CONVICTION CASES. #5 Phillip BivensIn May of 1979, Eva Patterson was at home in forest county, Mississippi when a man broke in. Her husband was away working an oil rig and her four year old son was sleeping inside the next room. Eva was violently raped and had her throat cut, before stumbling through her neighbors garage trying to get help. It was there she collapsed and died - her son, Luke, told police that "a bad boy" killed his mother.#4 Sally ClarkIn England on the night of December 13 1996, Stephen Clark attended a christmas while his wife Sally stayed at home with their infant son, Christopher. She fed him and put him to bed before heading downstairs to make a cup of tea. When she checked back on the baby, Christopher had turned a pale grey color. She called the paramedics in hysterics, and Christopher was officialt pronounced dead at 10:40 P.M. Sally suffered severe depression after the death and started drinking at work. She eventually sought help and by the time she got pregnant and gave birth to her second son, Harry, in November of 1997, she had stopped drinking completley.#3 Nick YarisIt was December 15, 1981; a young woman named Linda Craig was working at the Tri-State Mall when she was abducted. After she was reported missing, her car was found abandoned on a roadway in Chichester, PA. The next day they disovered her body in a church parking lot, half a mile from where her car was found. She had been stabbed multiple times, beaten and sexually assaulted. Four days after the grim discovery, Nick Yaris and a friend were stopped along the highway because they were driving a stolen car. The confrontation turned violent and Yaris was booked for attempted murder of an officer. He was later acquitted on this, but still convicted for stealing a car. At that time, Yaris was a drug addict and in hopes of getting out of prison early, made up a story about knowing who killed Linda Craig.#2 James Bain In Florida, close to Bain's home, a boy was sleeping inside his bedroom with his sister when an intruder broke in and dragged him towards a baseball field to rape him. The boy stumbled out of woods naked and told his uncle what happened, saying the man that raped him was about 17-18 years old, had sideburns and a mustache. When the victim's uncle, an assistant principal at Bain's high school, heard the description, he said he knew someone matching it, James "Jimmy" Bain.#1 James Joseph RichardsonIn October of 1976, James Richardson and his wife, Annie Mae were heading out for work. Annie prepared the children's meal and placed them in the fridge. The oldest children headed to school while the younger kids headed to Betsy Reese's home. Betsy was a neighbor who looked after the kids. By lunchtime she had all the kids in her house, divided the pre made lunches into seven portions and fed them. The eldest children went back to school but after a few hours, they started convulsing and vomiting. They were rushed to the hospital and soon all but one died. When the Richardson's were informed, they were told only one child was in the hospital, they didn't know that all the other six children had died.Support the show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For this week we look at a subversive and dangerous cult as well as an infamous and haunted hotel in Los Angeles. Get ready for Scary Mysteries, Twisted Two’sPlease support Scary Mysteries! Check out our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/scarymysteries... - There's a lot of cool access, giveaways and even a custom episode!Buy awesome original shirts made by Scary Mysteries https://newdawnfilm.com/scary-mysteri...Subscribe for Weekly Videos here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiE8..._________________________________________________________#1 Aum ShinrikyoOrchestrating one of the deadliest chemical warfare attacks in recent history has made an unknown group called Aum Shinrikyo a well known doomsday cult. Founded by half blind leader, Shoko Asahara who’s real name Chizuo Matsumoto), the group launched a coordinated Tokyo subway attack using the chemical agent, sarin, in 1995. This caused 13 deaths, thousands of injuries and many painful after effects. #2 Cecil Hotel Los AngelesFirst opening its doors in 1927, the Cecil Hotel has since become renown worldwide – not exactly for the service or quality but instead for its checkered and eerie past. Construction for the hotel began in 1924 under the financing of William Hanner. He envisioned it as a destination for tourists and business travellers, designing it in the Beaux Arts style with a stunning art deco marble lobby and stained glass windows.Support the show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

5 Most Scary & Creepy Places on EarthThere are plenty of picturesque places in the world, but just as there's beauty there's also terrifying and scary. This list of places are not typical vacation destinations by any stretch and are sure to haunt anyone who visits them. These are the 5 Most Scary & Creepy Places on Earth. 5. Paris CatacombsHailed as the "City of Lights," Paris is known the world over for its romantic allure and beautiful sights. But there’s something underneath all charm, something unlike anything else in the world that will send chills down your spine. And that’s The existence of the Paris catacombs. Even before the city came to be, Parisian underground mines and quarries were widespread. These mines were built haphazardly and were once used to quarry limestone for constructing buildings, as well as gypsum, used in "plaster of Paris." Ever since its discovery, the mines have been found to have three large networks that run underground in several districts of the city. 4. Snake IslandIf you're deathly afraid of snakes, there's one island you should stay away from – Ilha Queimada Grande, otherwise known as Snake Island. Located off the coast of Brazil, Snake Island was cut off from the mainland by rising sea levels during the last Ice Age. Featuring 4.6 million square feet of land, this place is mostly covered in a thick rainforest and open grasslands. The island was once inhabited. Those who occupied it attempted to create a banana plantation and used the slash and burn technique to clear out a portion of land for planting. 3. Island of the DollsConsidered a haunted island, the Island of the Dolls can be reached in a 2-hour canal drive from Mexico City. An actual floating garden, the island amps up the creepy factor with the hundreds of dolls and doll parts decorating the trees and various areas of the island. According to legend, La Isla de las Muñecas came to be because of one man, a local named Don Julian Barrera. A hermit, he lived on one of the small islands inside the Xochimilco canal system and One day, he came across a little girl that drowned under mysterious circumstances. 2. Capuchin Catacombs of PalermoMummies aren't just found in Egypt they're also found on the beautiful island of Sicily. The city of Capuchin is located on the outskirts of Palermo; in it, is found the famously creepy Capuchin Monastery. During the 16th century, the monastery ran out of space for their cemetery and decided to excavate beneath the church. It’s there they created various crypts, which were originally designed to host the mummified bodies of dead monks. The first monk mummified and placed underneath here was Silvestro of Gubbio in 1599 while the last monk interred was Brother Ricardo in 1871. 1. Beelitz-Heilstätten Hospital, Beelitz, GermanyBuilt in the later part of the 18th century, the Beelitz-Heilstätten Hospital otherwise known as the Beelitz Sanatorium was initially created to help rehabilitate tuberculosis patients. It was built from 1898 to 1930 under the direction of the German National Insurance Institute. They thought that the proximity of the area to the capital as well as the fresh countryside air would make the perfect location to help patients. It was built with 60 buildings consisting mostly of treatment facilities, but there was also a small village in the area along with a bakery, restaurant, butcher's post, a post office and even a power station.Support the show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices