The word is derived from Latin ‘extraneus‘ meaning external or strange. According to the Merriam-Webster dictionary the term ‘strange’ is referred to an unusual or surprising occurrence or something that is difficult to understand or explain. Synonyms for that particular them are odd, curious, peculiar, , funny, bizarre, weird, uncanny, queer, unexpected and unfamiliar.
It can also refer to something that is not previously visited, seen, or encountered; unfamiliar or alien.
Throughout history the term ‘strange’ was used to describe various occurrences, from socially unaccepted behavior to the natural phenomena for which people had no logical explanation at the time.
The contemporary use of the term is wide and often used to describe something that is different, in any way, from the preset norm. What we perceive as strange today may change in the near future. The norms are constantly evolving and the thing that was considered to be strange ten years ago may be perfectly accepted in today`s society.
The documentaries and video materials compiled in this category are looking into the world of bizarre, gruesome, peculiar and sometimes unexplained occurrences.
Discover the truth behind extraterrestrial life. The story follows Dr. Steven Greer, a man with a medical degree devoted to hunting UFOs. In his opinion, the real question is not are they real, but rather how did they get here. Dr. Greer is trying to answer that question through a thorough investigation of the alleged attempts of the government to conceal the evidence that can back up his claim.
National Geographic investigates some of the world’s weirdest and most ornate superstitions. This documentary goes over the real story behind the 1973 horror film ‘The Exorcist’. Meet some of the people who claim to have exorcised evil spirits from their victims, objects, places and animals. The episode also reveals the likely explanations for the behavior of those suspected of being possessed.
Could the Illuminati be responsible for the death of the king of pop Michael Jackson? Find out the answer to this incredible question in a brief documentary that deals with the issues of matching symbolism between Jackson`s work and the Illuminati.
The humanzee is one of the worst experiments mankind could come up with. As it stands, the humanzee was envisioned as a hybrid between a male human, and a female chimpanzee.I...
They are out there, lurking in the shadows, planets that we have never heard before. In the past few years, we’ve had several planets that scientists discovered, and many o...
Objectophillia, or sexual fetish toward particular inanimate objects is something that become popular in recent years. Object sexuality is becoming more and more popular, and...
Have you heard the legend of the Greek god Hades kidnaping the goddess Persephone from Sicily and taking her to the underworld in order to marry her? Or Hercules entering the...
Was the fame tower of Babel real? The Bible holds many Intriguing references to technology, one of which is about the tower of Babel.Did David really killed Goliath? What abou...
Is reality real, or are we living in virtual reality? Can movies like Inception paint a real picture, that we are living in a dream, where we built our own world?The simulati...
It is a question that haunts us all. What happens when we die? Some say that they’ve seen the other side. On one hand, we have the religious view, where people believ...
When Czech writer Karel Čapek first used the word “robot” back in 1921, he couldn’t envision that the fictional humanoid will get so far. In 1921, Karel used the word ...
Rarely photographed, never seen. More than any other creature in the world, Big Foot has captivated the attention of millions of people.A team of five top scientists using latest...
We live in an age of astonishing advances. Engineers have managed to land a Rover on Mars. We communicate using wireless technology. Physicists are exploring the essence of a...
When it comes to prehistoric civilization, few people point to Britain as one of the countries with traces back to Neolithic period. But drive west from Orkney’s capital Kirkwa...
What would you do if you found out that tomorrow might be the last day on Earth? We’ve been given this gift of this planet to live on, and so far, whether we appreciate it ...
A Brony Tale is a 2014 Canadian-American narrative film coordinated by Brent Hodge. The film investigates the brony marvel, the grown-up fan base of the youngsters' vivified demon...
This documentary represents a fictional investigation about a discovery of a mermaid. It was first screened on May 27th in 2012, on Animal Planet and June 17th 2012, on Discovery C...
This documentary represents a fictional investigation about a discovery of a mermaid. It was first screened on May 27th in 2012, on Animal Planet and June 17th 2012, on Discovery C...
If you ever have a chance to go to the Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library in the Yale University, there you will find, under the MS 408 code, a book so peculiar that to th...
The Salem witch trials are hearings and prosecutions of witchcraft in colonial Massachusetts between 1692 and 1963. People feared they were in danger of the witch conspiracy and de...
Enter the dark and dangerous world of cults that has long been a source of both fascination and fear. One cannot help but wonder what attracts followers to cults and, more import...
In the near future virtual reality is going to enter our lives in ways we never imagined. Though dating and masturbating have long been commandeered by the web, it's only been as...
Embark on a journey of discovery and delve into the fascinating, mysterious and, at times, controversial world of paranormal investigation. Based mainly in New England, New Gravi...
Howard Phillips Lovecraft was born on August 20, 1890 in Providence and died on March 15, 1937. He was an American author known for his influential works of horror fiction. He is...
Testimony of a modern day exorcistNational Geographic investigates some of the world’s weirdest and most ornate superstitions.This documentary goes over the real story behind the...
Crazy true story about cannibal Armins Meiwes and his willing victim, who was a masochist. Both men were well respected middle aged computer engineers.
The Aokigahara Forest is the most popular site for suicides in Japan. After the 'novel Kuroi Jukai' was published, in which a young lover commits suicide in the forest, people star...
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