For decades, the Bermuda Triangle gripped the public's imagination. Ships, planes, and people were said to vanish without a trace in the area bounded by Miami, Bermuda, and Puerto Rico—a vast stretch of ocean where mystery reigned and logic often failed. But in recent years, it seems the legend has drifted quietly into the fog. So what really happened to the Bermuda Triangle? Here are 10 strange cases that helped build its eerie reputation—followed by a closer look at why the mystery has gone quiet.

A team of researchers using advanced radar scanning has reportedly discovered a second network of underground structures beneath Egypt’s Giza Plateau—this time beneath the Pyramid of Menkaure. According to lead technician Filippo Biondi of the University of Strathclyde, the new findings appear to echo the subterranean features previously identified beneath the nearby Pyramid of Khafre.

Lakes are beautiful on the surface—but beneath their still waters often lie chilling secrets. For centuries, these seemingly peaceful places have been the setting for ghostly apparitions, phantom hitchhikers, and monstrous creatures that defy explanation. From women in white wandering the shorelines to serpent-like beasts slipping through the depths, haunted lakes across the world are steeped in legend, mystery, and fear. Here are five ghost-ridden lakes and five legendary lake monsters that continue to captivate—and terrify—those who dare to look beneath the surface.

You’re a mean one, Mr… Grunch? As if Louisiana didn’t already have enough going on— gators, voodoo, and hurricanes—let’s throw in a bloodsucking goat-goblin with glowing eyes. Meet today’s Creature Feature Friday: The Grunch!

Here’s another bizarre tale straight out of Indiana because, let’s be honest, we’re always keeping an ear out for strange activity in the Hoosier state. This time, the scene involves some New Jersey folks who clearly didn’t read the “Do Not Disturb” signs in a local cemetery. On a fine October morning, Evansville police got a call about some very peculiar behavior in Oak Hill Cemetery.

You know Bigfoot and Nessie, and Yeti and Dogman… but do you recall any of these 10 lesser-known cryptids? From the mysterious jungles of Southeast Asia to the depths of the Congo Basin, these bizarre and rare cryptids aren’t nearly as famous as their legendary counterparts, but they defy explanation all the same.

What’s creeping around in Zimbabwe? Recently the Gwambe police base in Bulilima, Matabeleland South, has been abandoned by its officers due to nightly terror attacks – not from criminals, but from goblins. Ward 2 Councillor Mabed Ngulani confirmed the supernatural situation. "We built a police station for the officers, and initially, they patrolled in pairs," Ngulani explained. "However, they haven’t been able to stay for extended periods."

The following written confession was submitted via email: I don’t know why I’m writing to you. Maybe it’s just the uneasy feeling that I’ve been left with. So here it is . . . My wife and I decided it was a perfect day to take our 3 year old to the park. The park was filled with kids and parents. We were there for just over an hour when a little girl with the palest skin and blonde hair just appeared from nowhere with no parents, holding the creepiest doll . . .

Gear up for a spooky adventure in Bridgewater, Massachusetts, where the ordinary meets the extraordinary, and backyards aren't just for barbecues! Phill from the YouTube channel Exploring with Phill explores the creepy story of his friend Kristine's childhood home and the mysterious woods out back.

The following written confession was submitted via email: I was listening to your Tin Foil Hat episode yesterday with my husband and I felt compelled to reach out to you, as my husband had a very bizarre experience camping in Joshua Tree about 20 years ago…

The woods are spooky, dark, and deep, so keep a wary eye out for the creepy, unexpected things you may perchance to stumble across during your explorations! Will you encounter a terrifying monster? Step into a forgotten graveyard? Uncover a bone altar? The weird possibilities are pretty endless in the vast wilderness, and you never know just what you may find (…or what may find you). Check out 16 MORE Scary Things People Experienced in the Woods and tread carefully.

The following written confession was shared via Reddit and recently emailed to us by a listener following Episode 512 - Desert Portal Death Cult: Monday night, me and my girlfriend were camping in Hidden Valley Campground. It was around 8 pm, and pitch black when we heard rhythmic chanting in some language we had never heard before. There was a leader who would yell a sentence in that language or tongue, and what a group of people would repeat the sentence…

The following written confession was submitted via email: . . . As the tractor sound faded away I started hearing a sound, which is really hard to explain. I guess if I had to explain it it was more like a very very soft hum or buzz, almost like it was in my head rather than real sound, yet I did hear it. I looked around and saw nothing that I could identify making any sound. For whatever reason I felt compelled to follow the sound . . .

If you’ve listened The Confessionals for any length of time, you’ve probably been creeped out by a memorable clip from the intro: “When he came over to me, dude, he slithered over to me.” That disturbing sound bite comes to us courtesy of Phill from the even creepier Episode 50: Haunting Stories of Onset, Massachusetts. Now for even more eerie adventures with Phill, check out a video of his Randonautica trip to haunted Hockomock Swamp in southeastern Massachusetts!

The following email and video were shared via email: First, I just wanna say that I really appreciate the Confessionals and the amount of effort you put into it. I listen to it every day at work. I was especially intrigued by the Randonautica episodes and decided to give it a shot myself. The first place it led me to was this abandoned paper mill 10 minutes from my house. I went with my buddy and we were pretty creeped out by what we found…