Cryptido

In the prehistoric era, a plethora of gigantic bugs roamed the Earth. From giant dragonflies to massive millipedes, almost every modern insect you see today had its own colossal counterpart. The oxygen levels during the time simply allowed for bigger arthropods. In the current era, though, some individuals claim that similar creatures still exist and that the Earth’s atmosphere may still support them. One of these creatures is known as the J’ba FoFi, or the Congolese Giant Spider, a dark-haired arachnid supposedly between 4 and 5 feet long capable of hunting human beings. With several sightings across central Africa, it’s difficult to dismiss the possibility that perhaps there is an unknown species of spider that large. The J’ba FoFi is said to construct underground tunnels beneath tree roots and wait for prey they can ambush, similar to the manner in which trapdoor spiders hunt. It is also said to lay walnut-sized eggs which eventually hatch into small, brightly colored versions of...

The ocean may be Earth’s greatest mystery. It is largely unexplored, and new creatures are discovered in its depths almost daily. In fact, it’s possible that we know more about outer space than we do about our own ocean. Nevertheless, with the help of modern technology, marine scientists are getting closer to exploring every inch of the deep blue sea, and every once in a while, that exploration leads to unexpected consequences. In 2018 an American research vessel measured and filmed aquatic activity in the Pacific ocean. Years after its return, the scientists onboard recounted several frightening occurrences during their voyage. The crew planned to make a total of three stops over the span of six days before changing course and heading home. Each stop would give the scientists an opportunity to lower camera and audio equipment into the water and take measurements. On their first stop, the scientists began to notice something strange about the water they were on. The lead scientist,...