By Margie Kay, Un-X Network Multiple unidentified objects were captured hovering above Capitol Hill this week - causing concerns that aliens could be plotting a takeover. The viral photograph exhibits four bright lights eerily positioned just a few feet above the Statue of Freedom atop the Capitol dome and was taken by Dennis Diggins, a former US Air Force pilot and licensed tour guide. The lights changed position from a square to a straight line. Another video taken from a farther distance appeared to confirm the occurrence - with a view of six twinkling lights moving independently at various altitudes. The images quickly triggered panic on social media - which was further amplified due to the fact that it occurred just weeks after a Congressional hearing discussing alleged covert government programs involving "extraterrestrial" spacecraft. "It's already happening," wrote one user. "This is unbelievable!" wrote another. One debunker claimed that the lights are lens flares, however, people saw them with the naked eye and lens flares follow camera movement, which these did not. Un-X is having the videos analyzed by experts. The sighting emerged after the US Senate and House of Representatives held a hearing with witnesses discussing alleged secret retrieval programs, communication with non-human intelligence, and government intimidation of whistleblowers. This hearing took place after the Pentagon released a report in March stating that they had found no evidence of extraterrestrial spacecraft.

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By Faun Grey The kraken  ( /ˈkrɑːkən/ ) is a mythical   ocean beast  of colossal proportions, which according to its linguistic origins  resembles a massive cephalopod , reportedly dwelling in the waters between Norway  and Iceland . Researchers suggest that the mythological Kraken tales likely emerged from early encounters with the giant squid , a real marine creature capable of reaching impressive lengths between 12–15 meters (40–50 feet). The kraken, a prominent figure in sailors' superstitions  and mythos , was initially documented in modern times through a detailed travelogue authored by Francesco Negri  in 1700. Following this, in 1734, Dano-Norwegian  missionary and explorer Hans Egede  provided a comprehensive account, connecting the creature to the legendary hafgufa  from medieval tales. However, the most widely recognized early description came from Danish bishop Pontoppidan  in 1753. He pioneered the characterization of the kraken as a gigantic octopus  (polypus), notorious for dragging ships into the depths. Later, the French malacologist   Denys-Montfort  conducted groundbreaking research in the 19th century, investigating the possible existence of enormous octopuses ( Octopi ). The fearsome man-devouring octopus made its literary debut in French fiction when renowned author Victor Hugo  (1866) introduced the pieuvre , a terrifying octopus from Guernsey  folklore, which he associated with the legendary kraken. This literary interpretation subsequently influenced Jules Verne 's portrayal of the creature, though Verne's work notably lacked distinction between squid and octopus species. Linnaeus  has been linked to indirect references of the kraken in his scientific works. In his documentation of the Microcosmus  genus, he described colonial organisms where multiple creatures or growths existed together as a unified entity. Historical scholars have drawn connections between Linnaeus's descriptions and earlier accounts, including Bartholin 's depiction of the hafgufa  as cetus , and Paullini 's description of monstrum marinum , interpreting these collectively as references to the kraken. However, the assertion that Linnaeus annotated the term "kraken" in the margins of a subsequent edition of Systema Naturae  remains unverified.ymology The term "kraken" in English, referring to a sea monster, originates from the Norwegian  words kraken  or krakjen , which are definite  forms of krake  ("the krake"). According to a Norwegian dictionary, krake  fundamentally means "a misshapen or overgrown tree with a crooked form". The word stems from Old Norse   kraki , which shares etymological roots with Old Norse krókr , meaning 'hook', and is cognate  with the English word "crook". This etymology is further supported by the Swedish  dictionary SAOB , published by the Swedish Academy , which provides virtually identical definitions for the Swedish term and confirms that the root krak  is a diminutive form  of krok , meaning 'hook/crook' in both Norwegian and Swedish ( krake  can thus be loosely interpreted as "little crook"). [10]  Over time, "krake" evolved to denote any cut tree trunk or stem with twisted outgrowths, subsequently lending its name to various tools and objects derived from such forms, particularly relevant to maritime contexts, including primitive anchors  and drags  ( grapnel anchors ) fashioned from cut spruce tops or branchy bush trunks fitted with stone weights, known as krake , or alternatively as krabbe  in Norwegian or krabba  in Swedish (literally meaning 'crab').  In modern Icelandic , Old Norse kraki  maintains similar usage patterns, denoting "twig" and "drag", while also referring to "pole/stake used in pole blockages " and " boat hook ".  The Swedish SAOB translates Icelandic kraki  as "thin rod with hook on it", "wooden drag with stone sinker" and "dry spruce trunk with the crooked, stripped branches still attached". <Traditional Scandinavian drag (grapnel anchor) crafted from tree crowns, historically referred to as krake or krabbe in Scandinavian languages, is believed to be the etymological origin of the legendary creature's name. The term Kraken likely derived its name metaphorically from the concept of "twisted tree" or its associated meaning "drag," since tree trunks with gnarled branches and outgrowths, particularly drags whether wooden or otherwise, naturally evoke imagery reminiscent of a cephalopod  or similar creature. This linguistic connection was first significantly documented by Icelandic philologist   Finnur Jónsson  in 1920. [17]  The alternative term krabbe  has also been used synonymously with kraken, further supporting the naming theme's connection to drags. They say there is always some truth in myths and legends, and perhaps the Kraken is no exeption.

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By Faun Grey In April 2022, a police officer from Connecticut, who has been serving for many years, shared a detailed story about an encounter he had with an unidentified flying object during his usual midnight shift. The incident occurred while he was on duty and he considers it to be a significant event. This account was revealed to NewsNation, a news platform that covers a range of topics including space and UFOs. During an interview with NewsNation's "Banfield" on Wednesday, Robert Klein, a 25-year veteran in law enforcement, shared details about an encounter he had near a reservoir in Fairfield County. He described seeing a round object, similar in size to a "Mini Cooper," hovering only 30 feet away from his patrol car. During an interview with NewsNation, Klein stated that he has encountered numerous drones and meteors in his lifetime, but what he witnessed this time was completely new to him. According to Klein, the item produced a bright light that changed colors, temporarily blinding him and flooding his patrol car. The object went through various colors, such as red, green, white and orange, and seemed to possess a "plasma-like" characteristic. According to Klein, there was an intense light that illuminated the entire cab of his cruiser, making it difficult for him to drive as it was blinding him. The officer stated that the movement of the object was "immediate," stating that as soon as he shone his spotlight on it, it swiftly traveled over the surface of the water. According to Klein, he suddenly became aware of the situation and grabbed his camera to record and capture photos. He was unable to witness the swift movement from A to B. The Pentagon has acknowledged that there are still some UAP sightings that cannot be explained, according to a report by News Nation Now. According to Klein, there was a clear and notable low humming sound being emitted. According to reports, Ben Hansen, the presenter of "UFO Witness" on Discovery+, has discovered further potential sightings in the same region during his investigation. One of these sightings involves several orbs seen at a community center nearby. According to Hansen's statement to NewsNation, our team will be traveling to Connecticut by land. According to Hansen, there was a previous occurrence at a community center where a bystander witnessed two or three huge orbs swiftly moving in the sky and passing directly above her. Hansen stated that they are searching for additional witnesses. Watch the video: https://www.newsnationnow.com/video/2022-ufo-sighting-in-connecticut-object-spotted-over-fairfield-county-banfield/10255798

Carl Wilson and his brother, Dan, couldn't believe what they were looking at. There, standing in the woods on a downed tree was a seven to eight-foot-tall winged humanoid staring straight at them. The event occurred in late September 2024 when the two men were setting up hunting blinds for the coming deer hunting season. Carl said, "It was a nice day, and it was late afternoon when the sun was going down, but there was still some light, and we could clearly see the thing." Carl said, "Dan saw it first and elbowed me and indicated to look in the direction where the creature was standing. He didn't say a word. I looked and saw it standing about 20 yards away from us." Carl and Dan looked at each other and even though they were both armed with pistols decided the best thing to do would be to pack up and leave, which they did very quickly. The creature was all black with glowing eyes and no neck. Its wings were down at the sides of its body. It looked similar to a man but with bat-like wings. The men saw no feathers. It stared menacingly at them, as if to say, "Back off." Carl and Dan have no plans to go hunting in that area again, even though they've done so for over 10 years. "We've been out in that location for years and never saw anything like it, said Carl. I have had the feeling that something was watching me while I was in my tree stand, but never saw anything strange." Now Carl believes that feeling may have been caused by the creature. When asked what he thought it was Carl said, "I dunno - Mothman maybe?" Neither man thought to take a photo - they just wanted to leave. Note: This sighting will be added to Google Maps "Winged Cryptid Sightings."

Today’s technology has enabled us to predict hurricanes, floods, and tornados with fairly reliable accuracy. For hundreds of years though, we humans have had our own weather prediction beliefs. A red sunset can mean the next day will be calm and dry. The shape inside a persimmon seed can predict what kind of winter we’ll have, a fork for a mild winter, a spoon for an abundance of snow and a knife for a bitterly cold winter. While I wouldn’t take those predictions to Vegas, they’re just a few examples of the ways we look to nature itself to anticipate what it will bring next. Animals however have an exemplary track record in this department. Elephants are known to take off into higher ground before a tsunami. Elephants in Thailand were seen doing this several minutes before the 2004 tsunami  that claimed over 277,000 lives. Those that were chained before the disaster hit screamed and tried to escape. Their behavior is credited for saving the lives of those who reacted to their behavior and followed in their direction.  Ladybugs, and more specifically Asian Lady Beetles will cover the outside of your house on a warm day before a serious cold front arrives. Frogs are said to get extra loud before a storm and birds fly low with pressure changes that come before a storm. Snakes are even reported to be seen relocating before an earthquake. A study in Italy  used goat tracking data to not only show that animals' behavior changes before natural disasters, their observances were able to predict seven volcanic eruptions. They also noted local toads changing their behavior as much as five days before an eruption.  This begs the question, can we  predict major weather changes or natural disasters similar to animals? We all know someone (or we are that someone) who gets an ache in the knee before it rains or a headache ahead of lightning. Ever wonder if that random spurt of dizziness or a sudden burst of energy could be more than a simple anomaly? It might be worth jotting such occurrences down. If a weather event follows shortly after, you just might be as instinctual as an elephant.

By Margie Kay   On September 6, 2024, Janet and Michael Shaw were walking along a path in the woods approximately 300 yards from their home when they came across a deer carcass that had been cut in half horizontally. Only the top portion of the young male deer was left with its tongue and left eye missing, and a large area of the flesh from around the left jaw area was removed with a “precision cut like a laser.” The carcass looked fresh. The couple could find no blood near or on the deer, and sensing that something wasn’t right, did not touch the carcass but continued to their home, where Michael’s brother Alan was working on his car. Alan, an avid hunter, returned to the area alone and found the carcass, and then searched the area around it in the woods where he found the other half of the deer. Alan said “I have never seen anything like it, and I’ve been hunting for over 20 years. There was no blood on the animal, no blood trail, and no trail of any kind.”  The animal was untouched by predators, which according to Alan is not normal. The rack was still intact, and that, combined with the strange mutilation indicated to Alan that a person did not kill the animal. “I don’t know what it was, but I’m concerned about this. He said ”I don’t know if I’ll go hunting in this area anymore.” Alan moved the carcass into the woods next to the other half and checked it a week later. Still, no predators had eaten any of it. Janet and Michael said that they had been seeing strange balls of white and blue lights in the woods for a couple of weeks before this incident. They believe they are related to the deer mutilation. The lights have not been active since the deer was found.   The witnesses wish to remain anonymous, so different names were used in this article.   Missouri has been a hotbed of paranormal activity for many years, with animal mutilations dating back to the 1920’s. Most mutilation cases involve cattle, but there have also been reports of deer, sheep, and dogs. The mystery as to who or what does this and why remains unsolved.

Margie Kay   Excerpt from "How to Research a Haunted House" by Margie Kay and Violet Wisdom Young children are especially tuned in to interdimensional beings. Many parents have witnessed their kids speaking to invisible people or friends, and they are likely seeing real entities. Many kids have special “imaginary” friends but keep in mind that they could be seeing and speaking with someone.  If you wonder what your child is seeing or speaking to, set up a baby monitor in their room and watch their interaction, in a very calm manner. I have found that in most cases, who the child is seeing is a grandparent or great-grandparent who has crossed over. The family member just wants to check on a baby or child.  The child may tell you exactly who they are seeing and talking to, such as “grandma,” or “Aunt Susie.” So don’t assume the worst, just be diligent. If things take a dark turn, however, you may need to take steps to remove the spirit.  If the child tells you that their “friend” wants them to do something bad such as hurting someone in the family, or sneaking outside at night, etc. this is likely an unfriendly spirit who is gaining power via the interaction with the child. The child may eventually become afraid, and that fear feeds the entity. Example 1: A friend of mine had a 2-year-old boy who kept saying that “Jamie” was peeking at him through an attic door in his closet. They had recently moved into the house. He pointed and said the same name on a nightly basis.  Jamie was alive and well, so my friend was confused about what her child was seeing, and she asked me to remote-view it for her. What I saw was the spirit of a dead woman who looked similar to Jamie. The woman died in the house years earlier.  My friend followed some advice I gave her to get rid of the spirit, and it worked. They had no further issues. Example 2: A couple contacted me to investigate their 20-month-old daughter’s strange behavior at 3:00 am nightly. They would be awakened by sounds coming from the baby monitor and would see their child standing in the crib apparently conversing with something they could not see. I reviewed the tapes, then remote-viewed the room and saw an older woman with white hair wearing a floral apron. From the description, the woman and it sounded like it was her grandmother who died before the child was born. A few weeks later they captured an image of a full apparition of the grandmother standing next to the crib with the baby monitor camera!   Pets also have a sixth sense, so take advantage of it! If your cat or dog watches invisible things moving about a room, growls at something in the closet, or runs away and hides for no apparent reason, suspect that there is something there that you may not be able to see. I’ve received countless reports from people whose pets see things in their homes that are invisible to humans. Example:  A few years ago, I was relaxing in my living room when my cat suddenly jumped on the back of the couch and began to watch something on the ceiling near my ceiling fan. Her eyes were wide and I knew she was seeing something strange. I looked up to see a white ball of light about the size of a baseball moving around the fan. I grabbed my cell phone and was able to capture a photo of the orb, which then moved out the door to the dining room, then turned into a full-body apparition of a man who walked in front of the door! I ran into the room and took some photos of the area where he had been, and in one picture there is a ghostly hand in front of the camera as if to try to stop me from taking a photo. In the second photo, there is an apparition of a staircase which does not exist in my house, but may have been there in a previous house in this location. If my cat had not alerted me, I would have continued to watch TV and never would have seen these things!

By Violet Wisdom   Of all the metrics used to determine what may or may not be stressing us out, our beliefs regarding the paranormal have now made the list. The results of a  psychological study  were released last week* indicating it is how  we feel about the paranormal that either does or doesn’t cause us stress. The study suggests that people with traditional beliefs experience much more stress when thinking about paranormal subjects than those who have more new-age beliefs. Many with new-age beliefs tend to feel they are more in control of what can happen to them when faced with a possible paranormal experience. Again, this is not about the stress or trauma that can come with an actual paranormal experience, it is about what you believe with respect to the paranormal.     Of all the subjects to dive into in the name of increasing our mental health, I found this an odd choice. Maybe more of an interesting, why not? sort of thing? Here’s why I feel this way- We live in what is likely the most stressed-out culture since culture  was invented. Maybe we should call it the Stressocene instead of the Anthropocene. For most Americans, every waking hour is filled with distractions coming from smartphones, tablets, laptops, televisions, and screens everywhere we look. You can’t look at the weather forecast without being bombarded with videos and ad movement. While our brains are trying to process all that useless information coming at us we’re also trying to succeed . It’s hustle culture baby, rat race running, hamster wheel spinning… enough is never enough, rise to the infinite top with designer jeans and Botox. Phew, I gotta go catch my breath. Let’s talk about ghosts. Do you feel better? I feel better. It has been said that interest in the paranormal is possibly escapism behavior. Hmmm…. Shopping as a hobby, binge-watching television, endless social media scrolling, now that’s escapism.    My grandpa always said, “Everything in moderation.” He taught us to stop eating when we were full. To never overdo anything. Watch a few shows, and turn the box off.    Out of curiosity I  took a free online paranormal belief test.  The test is free, but you only get one result for free, a full report is $2.99 which is honestly a pretty good price for a psychological test (professional personality tests can run into the thousands of dollars range). Opting for my one free result, I came in at 88% of belief in psychic abilities. I can’t say my beliefs fit into either new-age or traditional confines, maybe a blend of both. What I do know is that I’ve never considered that to be a source of stress in my life. Feel free to share your thoughts in the comment section or below this post on our social media.   ~Violet Wisdom * Drinkwater KG, Denovan A, Dagnall N (2024) Re-evaluation of the relationship between paranormal belief and perceived stress using statistical modeling. PLoS ONE 19(11): e0312511. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0312511