Discusses unsolved mysteries left by ancient civilizations including the stone figures on Easter Island, the city built by unknown people on a Bolivian mountain top, and the Great Pyramid of Khufu.
Presents reports in which people claim to have seen the Abominable Snowman, the Wildman of China, Bigfoot, the Minnesota Iceman, and other giant humanlike creatures.
Discusses the paranormal experiences flight crews had after the crash of Eastern Airlines Flight 401 in 1972, including ghostly encounters with the pilots who died in the crash.
Details the work of American writer Charles Fort and others who recorded events that had no scientific explanation, such as objects falling from the sky, human psychic powers, unusual disappearances, and odd coincidences.
Describes predictions people have made that came true, including a 1979 airplane disaster, President Lincoln's dream of his own assassination, and the sinking of the Titanic.
Presents reports of people who claim to have had alien encounters, noting their similarities to one another, and suggests that this phenomenon may be a "modern myth.".
Describes some of the ancient sites believed to have been made by early Indian peoples, including mounds in the northern United States, huge stone pictures in the Southwest deserts, and pyramids in Central America.
Examines the land and cities, history, economy, arts and culture, and future outlook of the United Kingdom, and includes an almanac, time line, glossary, and bibliography.
Examines how forensic scientists gather and use fingerprints and impressions to investigate crimes and presents related case studies as well as key facts.