Ghost ships roam the seas, inciting fear and fascination in those who see them. A man saves his son, and a daughter saves her mother. Ancient artifacts suggest that advanced forms of technology may be older than first believed. These and other strange but true stories can be found in this incredible collection. Who isn't fascinated by the world of the weird? These story collections are the ultimate in high-interest reading. The people, places, and things within their pages range from the peculiar to the preposterous, from the creepy to the utterly terrifying, and from the odd to the awful. Yet all stories are based on eyewitness accounts or the solid research of serious investigators. Captivating facts are included in a Strange Truth section following each story.

A super find -- The Baychimo -- LIttle lifesaver -- An ancient computer? -- One-man win -- The great serpent mound -- Horros in the wax museum -- The Salem witch hunt -- The Mothman mystery -- City of souls -- Typhoid Mary -- The Overtoun bridge -- The real Sherlock Holmes -- Secrets in the stones -- Man vs. gator -- The Winchester mystery house -- The Flying Dutchman -- Can dogs really smell cancer? -- The Baghdad batteries.