The Jodhpur Boom

The Jodhpur Boom

The people of Jodhpur would never forget the date of December 18, 2012. A deafening boom was heard across its lands, sounding like a massive explosion. The source of the sound was never discovered, making it even more of a mystery. There were no planes flying in the area and no explosions reported. What made the occurrence even stranger was that the unexplained sound was heard over the next several weeks in several different countries all over the world. Sometimes they were reported to be accompanied with a strange green light. It has left many wondering if the sounds were connected somehow and if so, why.

Iron Mountain – The World’s Official Archive

Iron Mountain – The World’s Official Archive

Home to some of the world’s most priceless treasures, 8 security guards holding AR-15s guard its entrance. It’s called Iron Mountain. To go deep into the mine requires traveling about 22 stories beneath the surface of the earth.

Fortune 500 companies store databases here. Major banks back up their information here. Iron Mountain contains 27 million original negatives of the world’s most famous photos. Ranging from iconic photos of Albert Einstein to Rosa Parks. Also, major record labels store original master recordings here. Think Elvis andFrank Sinatra. And last but not least, Bill Gates‘ collection of over 100 million images rests inside.

They say it can survive nuclear and terrorist attacks. More than once.

Over 150-acres of underground lake pump water of 50 degrees Fahrenheit through the mine, keeping the items inside at the perfect temperature. Fifteen generators are ready to give power to its entire 1.8 million square feet of space. Iron Mountain employs 3 fire trucks and 2,700 people. Its archives, they say, are able to last over 5,000 years.

The formula for Coca-Cola

The formula for Coca-Cola

The fact that Cocal-Cola pulled out of India in the 1970s as they would be legally obliged to reveal the ingredient list is proof enough for how strongly they want the formula to remain a secret. The exact formulation for the drink is known only to two Coke executives while the original copy of the formula is in safe-keeping with an undisclosed SunTrust Bank in Atlanta. To make sure that Suntrust is on their side, they were given 48.3 million shares of Coke stocks. Shows that it’s not just getting to the top but staying there too that takes hard work.

Mistpouffers

Mistpouffers

Also known as the Barisal Guns, mistpouffers are unexplained loud noises that have been reported in many waterfront communities in India. They are more commonly heard in the delta regions of Ganga and Brahmaputra. Though sound like the sonic boom, they have been heard by residents before the invention of supersonic jets. Theories of their origin range from earthquakes, rock bursts, tsunamis, meteors and even distant thunder. The unexplained sounds have even been attributed to so-called booming sands. Still reported even today, they continue to puzzle the science community making it one of the secrets of India.

Himalayan Mysteries

Himalayan Mysteries

The Himalayas is a vast, mountainous range that is surrounded by mystery and folklore. Ghost sightings are often reported, which comes to no one’s surprise as many people have died trying to climb its peaks. A common myth is the tale of the Yeti. Similar to the legend of Big Foot, the creature is described as the abominable snowman. It is thought to live in the areas of Tibet and Nepal. There are also strange reports of red snowfall in the Himalayas. It is often described as red spots sprinkled over ice. Indian army soldiers, residents and tourists alike have reported an abundance of strange sightings and mysterious sounds in these mountains.

Roopkund lake

Roopkund Lake

In 1942, a soldier came upon hundreds of human skeletons on the banks of Roopkund Lake, a located in the Himalayans. Carbon dating of the well-preserved corpses estimated they were from somewhere between the 12th and 15thcentury. Several scientists have tried to unravel the mystery behind their deaths. Theories range from a weather phenomenon like a hailstorm overcoming the group to the skeletons being the remains of Japanese soldiers from World War II. This is one mystery that may never be solved.

The Nine Unknown Men

The Nine Unknown Men

The Nine Unknown Men are described as a powerful secret society founded by Emperor Asoka in 273 BC. The function of the group was to preserve and guard secret information that would be dangerous in the wrong hands. Each of the Nine were responsible for holding one special book, with varying topics that included but were not limited to microbiology, physiology and even propaganda. It is rumored that not all the men were from India, but rather from scattered areas around the world. Rarely were the nine known to be a member, but instead kept it secret from the rest of society. Rumors have run rampant on who may have been or who may be current members still.