One Strange Thing: Paranormal & True-Weird Mysteries
One Strange Thing - Paranormal Stories & Unexplained Mysteries | True Crime History One Strange Thing uncovers authentic paranormal mysteries and unexplained phenomena buried in newspaper archives. We craft witty tales of ghost sightings, strange disappearances, and supernatural events from small town America and beyond through immersive storytelling and historical research. Each episode weaves surprising twists into real paranormal cases. We balance wonder with skepticism and investigate these mysteries with curiosity rather than blind belief. We search historical records for unexplainable events that shaped communities worldwide, from haunted locations to bizarre disappearances. These aren't fictional ghost stories but real mysteries that made headlines. Perfect for fans of true crime, paranormal investigation, and American history. Family-friendly content that will make you wonder what strange mysteries hide in your hometown's past.
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In 2012, a corner of the internet was lit ablaze by a series of puzzles and codes… posted by a mysterious entity with an unclear agenda. What was Cicada 3301, and what were they recruiting for? And why, so many years later, do we seem to have less information than we started with? This episode was originally released as Premium Episode 62.
Hosted by Laurah Norton
Research by Anna Luria and...
Midwest Bigfoot is back, strangers—this time in Central Illinois, with the nickname of CoHoMo (we don't pick these), a cryptid romp through the wilderness, and a suspicious number of teenagers allowed to investigate and provide tour-guide services to reporters and visitors alike. The 1970s seemed like a good time.
Written and Hosted by Laurah Norton
Researched by Anna Luria and Laurah Nor...
In 2011, a beloved friend, father, and son passed away unexpectedly—and just a few months later, two of his closest friends began receiving emails from him that they couldn't explain. This episode was originally released as premium episode 55 in 2024.
Hosted and Written by Laurah Norton
Research by Bryan Worters and Laurah Norton
Produced and Engineered by Maura Currie
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We take a spooky trek through history to explore the legend of Moll Dyer, Maryland's most famous witch—and the inspiration for a certain horor movie that took the late 1990s by storm.
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Strange lights captivated the people of Lubbock, Texas who happened to gaze skyward on a summer night in 1951. But what those lights actually were remains an object of contention… particularly because nobody involved, including the Air Force, seems interested in talking about it. This is a presentation of Premium Episode 60 on the main feed.
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Research by Bryan Worters ...
We're checking into the Hotel Galvez in Galveston this week to tell the tale of Audra, the lovelorn ghost bride.
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Additional Research by Anna Luria
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The Bell family was prominent and well-liked by their neighbors in Robertson County, Tennessee. So when an apparent spirit manifested in the Bell home, people believed them. And when that so-called witch pivoted from conjuring snacks to causing young lovers to break up, and a patriarch to pass away suddenly… people had questions. Since September is a three-episode month, this is a rebroadcast of our classic episode, 7...
In 2017, a creepy ghost story took over twitter, line by line, as an artist began to recount his experience with a spirit--a child--named "Dear David."
Hosted and Written by Laurah Norton
Researched by Laurah Norton and Anna Luria
Engineered by Southern Gothic Media
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From Jonestown to Heaven's Gate, to the Octopus Murders and the Waco Siege, the world is
full of deception, manipulation, and destruction. Listen to Conspiracy Theories, Cults, and
Crimes every Wednesday as we explore the real people at the center of the world's most
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Louisiana is home to many things: some of the United States' finest cooking, seemingly endless stretches of marshy land, and one particularly smelly, web-toed creature known as the Honey Island Swamp Monster. This is a full mainfeed release of Premium Episode 45: The Swamp.
Hosted and Written by Laurah Norton
Researched by Laurah Norton and Anna Luria
Written, Produced and Eng...
Known as the "British Mothman," of the most mysterious—and obscure—cryptids in our critter collection is the Owlman of Cornwall, a monster that first appeared in the tiny village in Mawnan Smith.
Hosted and Written by Laurah Norton
Research by Laurah Norton and Melissa Gold
Engineered by Brandon Schexnayder
Produced by Maura Currie
We've discussed a number of curses on the podcast before—but this episode, we dive into the murky waters of allegedly evil phone numbers and YouTube videos. Can receiving a call, owning a number, or watching a video really cause someone's death?
Hosted, Written, and Researched by Laurah Norton
Engineered and Produced by Maura Currie
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Laurah is out sick this week; please enjoy the full release of Premium Episode 64, The Hands. In Southwestern England, a legend grew along the road now known along the B3212—one that involved an invisible entity that forced drivers off the roads and into dangerous, and even fatal, accidents.
Hosted and Written by Laurah Norton
Research by Laurah Norton and Melissa Gold
Engine...
We've told you over and over: if Virginia Is for Lovers, then West Virginia Is for Cryptids. And today, we're introducing you to a new one: the Grafton Monster.
Hosted, Written and Researched by Laurah Norton
Produced by Maura Currie
Engineered by Brandon Schexnayder
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Bloody Mary is one of the most well-known urban legends in the United States, and perhaps the world—but where did her reflection in the mirror first appear, and why?
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From the ashes of a devastating natural disaster rose the specter of one of the United States' most bizarre cryptids: the Batsquatch.
Hosted, Written and Researched by Laurah Norton
Additional Research by Anna Luria
Produced by Maura Currie
Engineered by Brandon Schexnayder
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Back in 2020, pilots in the Los Angeles area began to report something very unusual in the sky: a figure that seemed to be gliding through the clouds on some sort of superpowered conveyance — a "Jetpack Man" who would make several more appearances, and spark a lot of speculation.
Hosted and Written by Laurah Norton
Researched by Laurah Norton and Melissa Gold
Produced by Maur...
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In Dickson County, Tennessee, there have long been rumors surrounding a certain area of what is now part of Montgomery Bell State Park—a place where it's rumored werewolves once stalked 19th-century settlers. Could those tales have any connection to another Tennesse...
In 1964, a firefighter in Cumbria was surprised when a photo snapped on a weekend trip revealed a strange figure behind his young daughter—and ignited an international mystery that stretched far beyond Solway Firth.
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