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Oklahoma attack inspires cryptid speculation (UPDATE: DNA results)

By Sharon A. Hill | April 17, 2026
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A woman suffered severe injuries from an as yet unidentified animal. Amateur online sleuths speculate it could be a cryptid.

The old Bigfoot is dead, long live the idea of Bigfoot

By Sharon A. Hill | March 13, 2026
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A new documentary by Marq Evans presents the history of the infamous Patterson Gimlin Film (PGF) and includes NEW information that reveals the truth behind the film.

Unfortunate media trend to make oarfish the doomsday fish

By Sharon A. Hill | March 12, 2026
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Oarfish have an unfortunate and false association with earthquakes. Oarfish are seen several times around the world each year, with no connection to earth hazards.

Appearance on The Cryptidiots show

By Sharon A. Hill | March 3, 2026
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I made an appearance and said some things about weird stuff.

Rapid deep freeze can lead to frost quakes

By Sharon A. Hill | February 1, 2026
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Frost quakes can occur when water saturated ground undergoes rapid deep freezing. The energy release causes noise and shaking.

Pop Cryptid sightings – the Cryptid Cup and Abominable Ball

By Sharon A. Hill | January 29, 2026
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Some snippets of Pop Cryptid culture.

Monster Quest is back and packed with artificial intelligence

By Sharon A. Hill | January 24, 2026
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The iconic series Monster Quest has rebooted for its 5th season in 2026. Unsurprisingly, the AI sequences are the least misleading part of the presentation.

In the sky

By Sharon A. Hill | January 15, 2026
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Taking a long pause to look up is never time wasted.

The hammer entombed in rock

By Sharon A. Hill | January 5, 2026
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London Hammer

The London Hammer is an artifact beloved by Creationists because it appears to be a recent object embedded in old rock. While anomalous, it has a normal explanation.

The 12 Days of Cryptids

By Sharon A. Hill | December 22, 2025
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A mysterious creatures Holiday Special!

Lil’ devil’s footprints

By Sharon A. Hill | December 15, 2025
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A classic Fortean mystery sort of solved by a little dog out for a walk.

Trapped in Quicksand

By Sharon A. Hill | December 13, 2025
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Quicksand, spooky geology

Quicksand is a real thing and its creation (and your ability to escape from it) is a lesson in soil dynamics.

The present and future of the Eastern Cougar

By Sharon A. Hill | November 18, 2025
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Are mountain lions here in the eastern US? The answer is complicated. More critical is the question, “Should we actively bring them back?”

Historian answers questions about the origins and meanings of mysterious creatures

By Sharon A. Hill | November 10, 2025
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A historian/folklorist answers questions posed to Reddit and Quora regarding monsters and myths – worth a look!

Who ya gonna call… for a Bigfoot sighting?

By Sharon A. Hill | November 8, 2025
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A local Bigfoot report has me thinking about what I would do if I had evidence showing something strange.

The crazy mixed-up meaning of Mothman

By Sharon A. Hill | November 5, 2025
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From its origins in 1966, Mothman has been viewed as a cryptid, an alien, a spirit, an angel and a demon. Mothman has since continued to evolve in popular culture and lore.

The uncanny tales of the Not-Deer

By Sharon A. Hill | October 22, 2025
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Tales of spooky encounters with “Not-deer” appeared decades ago but have evolved to fit modern cryptid ideas.

Cryptid town festivals still going strong

By Sharon A. Hill | October 18, 2025
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Family-friendly, small town cryptid festivals are a growing trend with new events appearing every year across the US.

Study underway regarding Seneca Lake sounds

By Sharon A. Hill | October 13, 2025
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mystery booms

Research is underway to examine methane bubbles as an explanation for the Seneca Lake booms.

What happened in the effort to make Bigfoot the state cryptid of California?

By Sharon A. Hill | October 3, 2025
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Legislation to make Bigfoot the official state cryptid of California has stalled.

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  • April 17, 2026 Oklahoma attack inspires cryptid speculation (UPDATE: DNA results)
  • March 13, 2026 The old Bigfoot is dead, long live the idea of Bigfoot
  • March 12, 2026 Unfortunate media trend to make oarfish the doomsday fish
  • March 3, 2026 Appearance on The Cryptidiots show
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  • January 29, 2026 Pop Cryptid sightings - the Cryptid Cup and Abominable Ball

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