What are the most famous strange and true stories?

The story of the Taos Hum is quite strange. People in Taos, New Mexico, reported hearing a low - frequency humming sound that no one could explain. Some thought it was caused by industrial equipment, but investigations found no such source. Another strange story is about the Voynich Manuscript. It's a book written in an unknown language and filled with strange illustrations. Decades of attempts to decipher it have been unsuccessful so far.

One of the most memorable strange but true baseball stories is the 'Steve Bartman incident'. He was a fan who reached out and deflected a foul ball that the Cubs outfielder might have caught. This incident is often blamed for the Cubs' subsequent collapse in that playoff game. Another is when a cat ran onto the field and chased a bird during a game, causing a lot of chaos. Also, there was a pitcher who had an extremely long and wild beard, and his beard got in the way of his pitching motion once, which was quite a sight.

The naked mole - rat is amazing. It lives in underground colonies like ants or bees. It has a very low metabolism and is resistant to cancer. Its wrinkled, hairless body is also quite a sight.

There's a story of a Christmas gift that kept traveling. A package was sent from one country to another as a Christmas present. Due to some postal mix - ups, it ended up traveling to three different continents before finally reaching its recipient just in time for Christmas. It was a long and strange journey for that little package.

One interesting strange true story is about a group of birds that would follow a particular car everywhere it went. The owner of the car tried everything to get rid of them but they just kept coming back. Another is that a book in a library was always found on a different shelf every morning, even though the library was locked at night.

The mimic octopus is very interesting. It can change its shape and behavior to mimic other sea animals like sea snakes, lionfish, and flatfish. This helps it avoid predators and also hunt for prey more effectively.

The Amityville Horror is another well - known true thriller story. The Lutz family claimed to experience all sorts of paranormal activities in their new home in Amityville, New York. There were reports of strange noises, apparitions, and a general feeling of malevolence. Whether it was all a hoax or there was some truth to it, it has become a classic in the thriller genre.

Another famous story is the CIA's role in the Afghan - Soviet War. The CIA provided support to the Afghan mujahideen against the Soviet Union. This support included weapons and training. It was part of the broader Cold War strategy to counter the Soviet influence in the region.

The Mary Celeste is a well - known one. The ship was found adrift in the ocean with no one on board. All the crew's belongings were still there, and there was no sign of a struggle or any obvious reason for them to abandon ship. It remains a mystery to this day.

The Jersey Devil is among the most well - known monster true stories. Its legend has been passed down for generations in New Jersey. The story has elements of the supernatural and the unknown. Then there's the Ogopogo in Lake Okanagan in Canada. Similar to the Loch Ness Monster, it's a lake - dwelling creature that has had many reported sightings. People have been intrigued by these stories for years, trying to figure out if there's any truth behind them.