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Monstrous River Snake in Thames!

Monstrous River Snake in Thames!

Can it be?
In this photograph, you can supposedly see a monstrous giant snake swimming in the Thames river in London at summertime. The picture is confirmed as real and you can even see how a boat maneuvers to avoid contact with the giant animal. The picture was taken from a helicopter and the image is partially cropped to include the river more but less of the surrounding city. 

Unusual phenomenon observed in Mediterranean.

Unusual phenomenon observed in Mediterranean.

I live on the South East coast of Spain near to the sea. some weeks ago, at about 9pm, I was walking along the coastal pathway, enjoying the sight of a lightning display out at sea.

Most Haunted

Most Haunted

Britain has been referred to as the most haunted place on Earth.  Is this a fair assessment and if so why do you think we are so haunted?

Rennes le Chateau, The Lost Treasure

Rennes le Chateau, The Lost Treasure

You can read very interesting articles that refer to Rennes le Chateau on eioba.com  The articles were written by Gryf144. There are three parts that refer to Rennes le Chateau. The first part is entitled: Rennes le Chateau, The Lost Treasure. Part 1, The spirit of the priest Sauniére. Here is the link:

Percy Fawcett

Percy Fawcett

Surely an outstanding character from the last "Age of Exploration". His exploits in mapping the wilderness of South America are well known but here’s a short resumè with a few anedoctes of his fascinating career.

WWII and the Occult

WWII and the Occult

There are lots of books out there concerning Hitler, the Nazi’s and the occult. I also remember hearing or reading about a coven of witches in the New Forest that attempted to oppose the Nazi black magic and keep Britain safe from it.

Does anyone else know of wartime occult links?

Triggering A Haunting

Triggering A Haunting

Are there any circumstances that can trigger a haunting? It has been suggested that some hauntings start or intensify or perhaps just get noticed when renovation work is being carried out on the building in question. Is this true? Are there other possible events that may trigger a haunting?