PHOTO: Nazca Lines Hummingbird

Nazca Hummingbird

An aerial image of the Hummingbird Nazca Lines in Peru, courtesy of COETAIL.com.

NOTE:  Shortly after this post was drafted (not published), some piece of blue-collar shit working in, or with, the Intelligence Community (IS) destroyed part of the monument.

The following (infected) link was later discovered in my Bookmarks:
http://www.ancient-origins.net/news-history-archaeology/high-winds-expose-previously-unknown-nazca-geoglyphs-001935( )#!bvGw9W

© The Weirding, 2018

PHOTO: Possible Interstellar Base (Unknown)

Airbase (Unknown)

I received this photo in the 1990s -- though I cannot say exactly when, nor do I know where it came from or when it was taken.  If I recall, it was alleged to be a lunar base, but I could be wrong; this may well be a base here on earth in some remote location rarely photographed.

I decided I'd share it because it looks cool, and may well be interstellar!

© The Weirding, 2018

PHOTO: Zeta Reticuli Star Map

Zeta Reticuli Star Map

Star Map of Zeta Reticuli -- the likeliest to be inhabited planetary objects closest to Earth (about 57 light years away, IIRC).

© The Weirding, 2018

PHOTO: The Gurdon Light - Gurdon, Arkansas

Gurdon Light

The Gurdon Light is one of the better-known, and examined, cases of "ghost lights."  First reported in Gurdon, Arkansas (US) around 1931, the Gurdon Light is seen over the railroad tracks in the small town in Clark County, Arkansas.  It is clearly visible, and attracts flocks of spectators -- especially around Halloween.

This photograph was taken in 1994 by the immensely popular US TV show, Unsolved Mysteries (see sidebar).  It was one of the first photos of the phenomenon considered "credible" by the scientific community.  Other photographs and footage of The Gurdon Light captured both before and since 1994 have taken on added significance, but I chose this one due to its historical import (and Fair Use).

Ghost Lights go by many names, including faery fires and corpse candles, and have been seen across the world for centuries.  They seem to be most prolific in Welsh legend, but are far from unique to the UK.  Prevailing theories explaining the Ghost Lights phenomenon include magnetic fields, mineral deposits, and the infamous "swamp gas."  While some instances are known to be manufactured (usually by, and for, criminal means), there is no official explanation for Ghost Lights.

Arkansas' Gurdon Light remains unexplained.

© The Weirding, 2018

NASA Cuts ISS Livestream Again - September, 2016

This video of a UFO is from the NASA ISS livestream, September, 2016.

UFO is an acronym for "Unidentified Flying Object," and does not necessarily indicate extraterrestrial control, beings, or even space travel. Most video and photos of UFOs have been taken in Earth's atmosphere. Whether or not extraterrestrial life exists or has ever been in contact with humans on/from Earth is highly debatable, but some reports have been debunked as counter-intelligence related to The Space Race.

© The Weirding, 2017

PHOTO: Hollow Earth - The North Pole

Hollow Earth - North Pole?

An alleged Russian satellite photograph shows the alleged entrance to the North Pole.  Admiral Richard E. Byrd and a convoy allegedly disappeared in the 1950s on an expedition, following his release of information regarding the discovery of an "Inner Earth."  He was not the first to have speculated on a Hollow Earth Theory.

© The Weirding, 2017

UPDATE:  This is most likely a hoax, though I can confirm nothing, and share this only for discussion.  Admiral Byrd was not associated with the Hollow Earth Theory, and did not die during an expedition -- this may not even be a photo of Earth!  Please see the recent post on Symme's Hole for more information on The Hollow Earth Theory. - 2018

Watch Worlds in Collision: Immanuel Velikovsky Streaming Free

Velikovsky's Worlds in Collision

Immanuel Velikovsky is largely unknown today, though he rose to fame in the '60s and '70s for his 1950 work, Worlds in Collision.  A resurgence of casual interest in comparative mythology and Catastrophist theory in the 1970s was somewhat derisively termed Velikovskyism (it has also been applied to theories that attempt to rectify ancient tales and legends with scientific evidence).

The popularity of the questions he raised prompted inquiries by major scientific organizations, and became such a spectacle that it was its own scientific event, examined in "The Velikovsky Affair." Velikovsky's work and theories were vociferously mocked throughout the established scientific community well into the mid-1980s, but supporters still exist despite his "debunking."

Immanuel Velikovsky died in 1979, but the theories he proposed so captured the interest of both the public and the scientific community, that they continue to be debated.  Worlds in Collision remains a hot topic in some discussions.

Many of Immanuel Velikovsky's unpublished works are also available online.

© The Weirding, 2016

Watch Chariots of the Gods Streaming Free

Chariots of the Gods

Erich von Daniken is largely credited for the ancient astronauts theory. He made his rather rambling, but not entirely meritless, case in a series of three books. Chariots of the Gods was the first, and most successful, of von Daniken's series.

The book was made into a film and, although successful, it varies somewhat from the book and fails to convincingly present a cogent case. It is thought-provoking (though dated), and worth a watch for those interested in the ancient astronauts theory.

Erich von Daniken's Chariots of the Gods movie was released in 1970.

© The Weirding, 2016

Antikythera Mechanism Solved?

Antikythera Mechanism - AP

Speaking from a conference at the Katerina Laskaridis Historical Foundation Library in Greece, researchers claim to have made great strides in determining what the 2100+ year-old Antikythera Mechanism was used for.

Discovered in a shipwreck off of Crete in 1900, the Antikythera Mechanism was long thought to have been used in some manner for Astronomical and Astrological means. Similar devices are mentioned in ancient texts. But researchers have been able to use modern technology to read the Greek text on the mechanism, some of which is merely ¹/₂₀^th an inch wide.

According to a team of scientists who have worked on this for decades, the Antikythera Mechanism was not only used to determine the position of the moon, sun, and stars, but to predict lunar and solar eclipses. Interestingly, one of its functions may have been to predict the color of these eclipses, although the reasoning behind this is unknown.

The team also said that it appears the Antikythera Mechanism was manufactured by at least two people, maybe more, and was not the work of a single individual.

© The Weirding, 2016

White Spots on Mars

L.J. Wilson of Nashville, TN reported having seen several white spots on the face of Mars in 1911.  The spots were seen near the region of Hesperia.  The account was carried by the magazine, Nature.

In December of 1911, a Prof. Luther of the Dusseldorf Observatory claimed to have witnessed "half of the disc of Mars nearest the Moon" turn green.  The Professor theorized it must have been due to a lunar event, but made no claims beyond that.

© C Harris Lynn, 2011

Ghost Lights: Ball Lightning

Marfa Ghost Lights (Texas)

Ghost Lights are sometimes classified as ball lightning, especially when they appear indoors or during a thunderstorm.  Theories as to what comprises Ghost Lights include combustible methane (marsh gas), light from distant stars or planets refracting through atmospheric layers, headlights of traffic from a distance, concentrated magnetic force, nearby mineral deposits, and more -- however, most credible sightings of Ghost Lights defy explanation.  Ball lightning is often described as acting as though it were under intelligent control, or had a mind of its own.

However, most self-proclaimed atmospheric "experts" dismiss the ball lightning theory out-of-hand, noting that only surface similarities with Ghost Lights exist.  Ball lightning is a proven phenomenon that continues to intrigue researchers.  Strikes typically last under one to two minutes near, and after, a lightning strike or thunderstorm.  Many times, ball lightning dissipates violently, exploding with a sulfuric smell.

Ghost Lights, also known as faerie fires, are harmless and appear repeatedly in the same location over a lengthy period, regardless of atmospheric conditions.

© C Harris Lynn, 2011

Stonehenge Hosts Record Crowd for Summer Solstice

Stonehenge Summer Solstice (2015)

A record-setting 36,500 people were at Stonehenge to celebrate the Summer Solstice this past Sunday. Area roads were gridlocked and the main road (A303) was closed due to traffic. English Heritage, the company which runs Stonehenge, said some 6500 cars were parked in the designated visitors' area two hours before dawn. A 200 tent limit in the Avebury Ring was in place, following complaints by neighbors concerning the number of visitors in 2008. There were also more security guards and police than in previous years.

Celebrants danced to Druidic drums in the overcast dawn, while others participated in ceremonies to mark the event. English Heritage issued a warning about drug use (quoted below) and limited alcohol to four cans of beer or one bottle of wine per person. Authorities said there would be a zero-tolerance approach to drug use and drunkenness, but only 37 arrests were made (mostly for drug possession and minor disorder). According to both spokespeople for the company and individual attendees, the event was "enjoyable" and everyone was in a "jovial mood."

Summer Solstice is not a good time to experiment with drugs - the crowd, the noise and the sheer size of the place are likely to make any bad reaction much, much worse.

The event has become more popular since a four-mile exclusion zone around Stonehenge was lifted four years ago.

Though Stonehenge was used for many things by many peoples throughout history, Stonehenge was originally a sundial and calendar, likely constructed by the Hyksos around the same time as the Great Pyramid of Giza.

© C Harris Lynn, 2009

Nat Geo Diver Dies from The Bends

National Geographic got special clearance to film at the wreck site of the HMHS Brittanic through the end of the month. Sadly, Carl Spencer, a 37-year old American diver for the company working on-site, died after surfacing too fast. Divers call the affliction "The Bends." According to attending medical workers, he lost consciousness and never recovered. National Geographic has not released a statement.

Death rarely occurs, though rashes, joint pain, headaches, and even paralysis are other symptoms. It can take anywhere from several hours to several days for sufferers to even become aware of the effects.

© C Harris Lynn, 2009

Hillary's Historic Hut Burns to Ground

An A-frame "hut" in Antarctica which is said to have been favored by famed explorer, Sir Edmund Hillary, caught fire when the heater was routinely relighted. "Fire is the biggest hazard in Antarctica," one official said. The conditions were so dry, witnesses marveled over the fact that no one was injured.

The structure was discarded by we Americans and quickly appropriated by New Zealanders, who used it as both a training facility and retreat. In its 38 year history, it housed Prime Ministers and adventurers, poets and politicians, and became an "icon" of the New Zealand Antarctica program.

© C Harris Lynn, 2009

Is There Anybody Out There?

Social networking site, Bebo, held their A Message from Earth competition, from which 501 photos, drawings, and text messages were chosen to be transmitted to a planet some 20 light years from Earth.

A radio-telescope in the Ukraine, normally used to track asteroids, was used to transmit the content to the planet, though possibly capable of sustaining life.  Organizers hope the binary "package" will reach Gliese 581C by 2029.

© C Harris Lynn, 2008

Meteorite Impact Discovered in Scotland

Researchers believe they have discovered the site where a crater may have hit the Scotland Isles some 1.2 billion years ago.

Unexplained rock formations in the area were previously thought to have been caused by volcanic activity, but the lack of a volcano puzzled investigators. Clinical analysis of some of the surrounding rock discovered the presence of the element, iridium, most often associated with extra-terrestrial activity. 

While collecting the evidence was an arduous and time-consuming task, researchers eventually came to the conclusion that the all the baffling evidence could mean only one thing: A meteorite struck the British Isles a little over a billion years ago!

The only other impact site in the area lay beneath the sea, and many question its origins.

© C Harris Lynn, 2008

Mars Tells Satellite "Have a Nice Day"

A satellite orbiting Mars came up with a pretty impressive picture of... a smiley face!

Obviously a natural formation (most likely made of rocks), the image was taken from the NASA website, so there should be no copyright problems with my reprinting it here.

The image comes just a few weeks after someone on the Web noted a Bigfoot-like figure on the surface, also taken by satellite. That image appears to also be a natural rock formation. But that did not dissuade several rednecks from coming forth to "admit" they were asked to wear a suit, fly to Mars, and pose for the shot.

©C Harris Lynn, 2008

Bigfoot on Mars?

One space-enthusiast was looking through pictures of Mars returned by one of the rovers when he made an interesting discovery.

Barely a pinprick in the original photo, once blown-up, it appears to show a humanoid form on the surface. While many skeptics insist it is simply a rock formation (which it truly does appear to be), others have noted the similarity to pictures of Bigfoot... and there is a resemblance!

Definitely worth a look, but ultimately nothing will come of it... except the inevitable cable shows.

© C Harris Lynn, 2008

Men on Mars

NASA released tentative outlines for a manned Mars mission to take place within the next "few decades."

A skeleton crew on a 30-month round-trip mission would leave in a nearly 500 ton spacecraft for the Red Planet. The ship would be built in low-Earth orbit using Ares V, heavy-lift, launch rockets.

To leave in February 2031, the estimated cost would be $20-450 billion. That's... a very broad estimation, I'll say.

The astronauts would have means of growing their own fruits and vegetables, and would use nuclear energy to power their habitat. Air and water would be recycled by "closed-loop" life support systems. Their re-supply and operation-aborting options would be very limited, so they would have to be good mechanics -- possibly to the extent that they would know how to manufacture their own parts.

The moon may be used to test some of these radical ideas.

NASA Visiting Asteroids

NASA will launch the Dawn Mission from Cape Canaveral on July 7th. This mission will visit two of the largest asteroids nearby, Ceres and Vesta. It will touch down on the former in 2011 and then the latter in 2015.

Ceres was recently upgraded to "dwarf planet" - the same classification as Pluto (though Pluto's status seems to be in a constant state of flux, as late). It is thought to have a layer of ice at least 40 miles deep, and possibly up to 80, beneath its rocky surface. Vesta is void of water and appears to have been resurfaced by ancient lava flows.

The mission's objectives are:

• study internal structure and density
• determine size, composition, shape and mass
• examine surface features and craters
• understand the role of water in controlling asteroid evolution