Our Strange World

  Sloss Furnace is a historic landmark in Birmingham, Alabama, that was once the largest producer of pig iron in the world. The furnace operated from 1882 to 1971, and was a vital part of the industrial revolution in the South. However, the furnace also has a dark and tragic history, as many workers suffered and died from the harsh and dangerous conditions. Some of these workers are said to still haunt the furnace today, making it one of the most haunted places in America. The furnace was built by Colonel James Withers Sloss, a railroad tycoon who saw the potential of Birmingham's rich iron ore deposits. He hired hundreds of workers, mostly African Americans and immigrants, to work in the furnace. The workers had to endure long hours, low wages, extreme heat, and constant risk of injury or death. Many workers were burned, crushed, or suffocated by the molten metal or the gases in the furnace. Some workers were also killed by accidents or violence from their supervisors or fellow wo...

 The Stanley Hotel is a historic landmark in Estes Park, Colorado, that was built by Freelan Oscar Stanley in 1909. The hotel is famous for its elegant architecture, scenic views, and paranormal activity. The hotel was also the inspiration for Stephen King's novel The Shining, after he stayed there in 1974. The hotel was originally intended as a summer resort for wealthy guests who suffered from tuberculosis, as Stanley himself did. He believed that the fresh mountain air and sunshine would cure his illness. He also wanted to create a luxurious and comfortable place for his wife, Flora, who loved music and art. The hotel featured a hydraulic elevator, electric lights, telephones, and a concert hall with a Steinway piano. The hotel faced many challenges throughout its history, such as fires, floods, financial difficulties, and changing ownership. It also had to adapt to the demands of modern travelers, who expected amenities such as heating, air conditioning, and television. The hot...

 If you are looking for a creepy adventure, you might want to visit the most haunted cemetery in America: Bachelor's Grove Cemetery in Illinois. This cemetery has been abandoned for decades and is the site of many paranormal sightings and legends. Some of the ghosts that have been reported here include a woman in white, a phantom farmhouse, a two-headed man, and a black dog.  The cemetery is also known for its mysterious orbs of light that appear in photographs and videos. Some people believe that these orbs are the spirits of the dead, while others think they are caused by natural phenomena or camera glitches. Bachelor's Grove Cemetery was established in the 1840s by a group of settlers from New England. The cemetery was named after one of the families that lived nearby, but some historians claim that it was actually a misspelling of Batchelder, another family name. The cemetery was used until the 1960s, when it became neglected and vandalized. Many of the tombstones were sto...

Have you ever felt a cold breeze in your house, even when the windows are closed? Have you heard strange noises, like footsteps, whispers, or banging doors, when no one else is around? Have you seen objects move by themselves, or disappear and reappear in different places? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you might be living in a haunted house. A haunted house is a place where spirits of the dead linger and manifest themselves in various ways. Some spirits are harmless, and may just want to communicate with the living or relive their past memories. Others are malevolent, and may try to scare, harm, or possess the living. Either way, living in a haunted house can be a terrifying and stressful experience. But how can you tell if your house is really haunted, or if you are just imagining things? Here are some signs that may indicate that your house has some unwanted guests from the other side: - You feel a sudden change in temperature. One of the most common signs of a haunt...

Haunted Cemetery in Fond du Lac  Rienzi Cemetery is home to several haunted legends, and may be one of the most haunted cemeteries in Wisconsin. Local lore suggests a gateway to Hell resides inside the old receiving vault, and the Witches Circle in the back of the cemetery is a mass grave for excommunicated nuns from nearby St. Mary’s Springs.  Rienzi Cemetery History  Rienzi Cemetery was once the home of the Tallmadge family – devout Spiritualists who believed they communicated with the dead there on that land. Nathaniel P. Tallmadge bought the land and moved his family from New York in 1844 when he was appointed the third governor of the Wisconsin Territory. Tragedy soon struck the following year when Nathaniel’s oldest son William died unexpectedly at the age of 19. Nathaniel buried him in his favorite spot, the top of the hill overlooking the property that he had named Rienzi Hill (after noted 14th-century Roman leader Cola di Rienzo) just two weeks earlier. The ent...

History: Ashmore Estates was built in 1916 and was once part of Coles County Poor Farm. It operated as an almshouse until 1959 where the residents or “inmates” grew their own food, butchered and smoked their own meat, made their own butter and all worked hard to take care of each other. As many as 200 people died while the building operated as a poorhouse and were buried on site. Paranormal Activity : There is a vast amount of folklore about Ashmore Estates, evidenced by the large number of people who illegally entered the property looking for ghosts and spirits during the 20 years in which the property was abandoned. Some believe that cults used to meet at this location for satanic rituals. There are reports of black masses, full body apparitions, disembodied voices, hot and cold spots, you name it.   The old building is considered by many to be “massively haunted” and there are rumors that an investigation of the building will be aired on Ghost Adventures later th...