Robert the Haunted Doll of Key West

At the turn of the Century, the eccentric Otto family took up residence in the famous Artist’s House Compound in Key West, Florida.   Mr. and Mrs. Otto had a son named Robert Eugene Otto, or “Gene”, as he was called.  The elder Ottos were known to be very stern people, and rumor has it, they were harsh with their servants.

One of the workers for the Otto family was a Bahamian woman, who served as Gene’s nanny.  She spent many hours every day with the {more. . .)

Milky J Says: Hubble Gotchu!

I think it’s about time for something light-hearted here on E.I., don’t you?

Late Night with Jimmy Fallon on the surface is not much different than any other late night talk show.  But what sets Fallon apart, in my opinion, is the type of humor he uses.   I find that Fallon doesn’t shy away super nerdy references, and this is what endears him to me.  From math jokes to grammar gags, Fallon’s sense of dweeby humor is a breath of fresh air.  Particularly for nerdy {more. . .)

FBI threatens Wikipedia with Criminal Prosecution

The Federal Bureau of Investigation isn’t too keen on websites posting their official seal as an image.  So protective are they of their insignia, that they’ve officially threatened legal action against Wikipedia.

Wikipedia, the titan of online encyclopedias, has a high resolution picture of the official seal prominently featured on its FBI info page, and according to the New York Times, the Bureau’s  deputy general counsel sent a letter to the Wiki people, demanding its removal, “because it facilitates both deliberate {more. . .)

Extraordinary News of the Week (July 20-29)

This week in Extraordinary News!

Each week, Extraordinary Intelligence explores the strange, bizarre, hidden, and fascinating headlines emerging around the globe.  Below our featured story, be sure to read our summary of the best Extraordinary News making waves right now!

Extraordinary Top Story

White House Wants to Make it Easier for FBI to Access Private Emails

In a story just breaking today (July 29th) by the Washington Post, the Obama Administration is seeking to ease restrictions {more. . .)

Aspartame: A Sweet and Deadly Tale

I love aspartame.  I consume mass quantities of it on a daily basis.  I crave aspartame.  I am a junkie.  My thirst for aspartame has made it possible for manufacturers of the sweet substance to justify their supply.  I am an aspartame pusher by proxy.  I am seduced by its zero calorie decadence, and its  convenient availability.  I love aspartame, but it does not love me.

as·par·tame (as′pər tām′):  noun

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Caño Cristales: “The River That Ran Away to Paradise”

In the Sierra de la Macarena, Colombia, there lies a breathtaking anomaly of nature’s unrelenting beauty.  The Caño Cristales is a river unlike any other in the world. Due to unbelievable algae blooms, this river seems to carry all of the colors of the rainbow, and is truly a wonder to behold.

From Atlas Obscura:

“Caño Cristales has been referred to as the “river of five colors”, “the river that ran away to paradise,” and “the most beautiful river in the world.” {more. . .)

10 Extraordinary Questions with… The Truth Syndicate

Welcome to the second installment of the “10 Extraordinary Questions” series!

(Click here to read part 1, with Billy Meiers’ Rep, Michael Horn).

In this edition, we had an opportunity to talk to the Founder of The Truth Syndicate,  who goes by the moniker of  SynisterStylez.

The Truth Syndicate is a website featuring articles that run the gamut from Current Events and Government Conspiracy, to Religious Philosophy and Human Rights.  But, as Synister is quick to remind us, TTS is NOT {more. . .)

Five Great Dystopian Films

In general, most films released by Tinseltown are meant to pacify the masses… keep us in a state of calm submission, and perhaps even steer the populace toward certain ends predetermined by movie studios, governments, big business, or a combination of all of these.  Propaganda in the movie industry is nothing new.

With that said, sometimes a studio will bravely release a film with a deeper message.  One that terrifies with its brutal reality and prophetic warning… and perhaps inspires us to recognize the world {more. . .)

Extraterrestrial Species

Popular culture has programmed most of us to think of one thing when we imagine alien encounters.  Generally, we imagine the classic “Grey” type of alien.  Grey or white skin, triangular head, large black eyes, a tiny mouth, and spindly body.  These are the aliens of  “Close Encounters of the Third Kind”, “Fire in the Sky”, “Communion”, and the recent “The Fourth Kind”.

Alien Beings from the movie “Close Encounters of the Third Kind”

However, many researches for varying reasons have come to {more. . .)

The Devil’s Dance of Prizzi

Each year during the Holy Week of Easter, the ageless war between good and evil is waged.  The battlefield?  A remote little town in Sicily called Prizzi.

In rituals that have distinctly medieval origins, villagers dress up as demonic looking creatures and dance through the streets, wearing bizarre costumes and masks, and do what is known as the Dance of the Devils.

A variety of re-enactments of the Passion take place throughout the week, culminating in the Easter {more. . .)

Extraordinary Videos: MKULTRA and Mind Control

Project MK-ULTRA, or MKULTRA, was the code name for a covert CIA mind-control and chemical interrogation research program, run by the Office of Scientific Intelligence.  The project was an official undertaking by the U.S. Government, and began tests in the 1950s.  Citizens of both the United States and Canada were subjected to these horrific tests.

Officially, these tests ended in the 1960s, although many people claim that this covert warfare on the human mind continues to this day.  Government documentation is limited. In 1973, {more. . .)

Statue of Anubis Erected at Denver International Airport

When I first heard that a giant statue of the Egyptian God of Death was being erected next to Bluecifer (or as I call him, the Blue Stallion of DOOM) at the Denver International Airport, I thought…. Really??!?!? REALLY?!?!?! Seems like an awfully bold move by the Elitists running the show over there.  Bold and Scary!

Now, if you are unfamiliar with the controversy surrounding the Denver International Airport, I suggest you start by reading the following article, then come back to this {more. . .)

Conspiracy Chicks Debut on ATS

The long awaited, much anticipated web show Conspiracy Chicks has finally debuted on AboveTopSecret.com.  So, if you are a fan of Conspiracies and/or chicks…. this is the show for you!

I believe that they did quite well for their first episode, and with a few tweaks to the format and a gradually increasing comfort level on the part of the “chicks”, I think it will be one to follow indeed.

The Conspiracy Chicks are Ashley and Julie, and in this first installment they discuss {more. . .)

Zecharia Sitchin Stakes Everything on Ancient DNA

I’ve noticed that in recent months, there has been a renewed interest in Ancient Astronaut theories, once relegated to the tinfoil hat wearing crowd. (In other words, MY people!)   With the History Channel’s repeated exploration of the topic, a groundswell of fascination has been buzzing through the air.

Recently I posed a question to a friend on this very topic.  I wondered if people like Zecharia Sitchin (Earth Chronicles Series) and Erich von Däniken (Chariots of the Gods) felt vindicated by {more. . .)

Jesus Statue Struck by Lightning

Surely there is no clearer sign that something is amiss than when the ginormous  statue of Jesus Christ at the Solid Rock Church has been smote. Smited? Smitten? Anyway, its gone.

The six story (62 ft) statue in Monroe, Ohio was struck by lightning on Monday, igniting a huge fire, and eventually leaving nothing behind but the charred metal skeletal remains of what was once affectionately named “Touchdown Jesus”;  so nicknamed because of the giant arms of the statue reaching skyward.

Here are some before {more. . .)

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