5 Chilling Mysteries That Have Never Been Solved

History is full of dark secrets

A photograph of Marilyn Monroe by Sam Shaw, 1953 (Wikimedia Commons)

Human beings are the most intelligent creatures on the planet. We discover, record, and categorize with remarkable efficiency, which enables us to learn from our past and plan for our future. But sometimes, mysterious things happen that we cannot explain.

Odd disappearances, bizarre deaths, and suspicious circumstances have always been a fascinating part of human history. Though many people have tried to explain these chilling mysteries, chances are the truth will never be discovered.

1. The Curse of the Mary Celeste

An engraving of the Mary Celeste by an unknown artist, c. 1880 (Wikimedia Commons)

The Mary Celeste was an American merchant ship constructed in 1860. The ship endured many misadventures during the first ten years of her life, including two collisions, a fire, and a near-fatal wreck. But the Mary Celeste didn’t become infamous until 1872.

On the 7th of November, the ship left New York and headed for the Italian city of Genoa. Benjamin Spooner Briggs was the captain, and he was accompanied by his wife, his youngest child, and several crew members. The ship was also carrying 1,700 barrels of…