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The five best activities for your Christmas party in Copenhagen

Experiences that unite, empower and spark conversation - long after the party is over

Should this year's Christmas party Be something special? Something that not only brings colleagues together over schnapps and Christmas duck, but also gives them an experience they'll never forget? Then you've come to the right place In the right place.

At Mystery Makers, we specialise in creating entertaining and challenging experiences - and we dare to say it out loud: Our activities are among the best in Copenhagen when it comes to taking Christmas parties to new heights.

Here are our picks for the five most engaging and impactful Christmas party activities in the city.

1) Are you looking for a Christmas party with horror and mystery? 

If you want to start your Christmas party with an adrenaline rush and something that really gets the teamwork going, then The Ritual Your best choice. You'll be locked in a mysterious room and have 60 minutes to stop the ritual madness of a secret lodge. The activity is both dramatic and insanely engaging - and ideal for larger groups to compete against each other in identical rooms. 

2) Is the latest crime novel the topic of conversation during lunch?

Turn up the Christmas party tempo with an intense investigation in The Crime Scene. You'll be transformed into a team of detectives working together to solve a fictional murder. It's exciting, engaging and the perfect way to get the community involved - without having to sit quietly at a table all evening.

3) A royal challenge

Want to spice up your Christmas party with an extra layer of prestige and drama? Then our Mystery Hunt at Christiansborg Palace an obvious choice. Here you'll work through a series of clues in the stronghold of democracy and face choices that test everything from group dynamics to decision-making skills. One of the most exclusive and atmospheric experiences you can have in Copenhagen.

4) An aesthetic and different Christmas experience

Christmas is also about contemplation and reflection - and you get that with a Mystery Hunt at Thorvaldsen's Museum. It combines beautiful surroundings with strategy where you work together to find the secret of immortality. A visual experience in a class of its own - and one of the most atmospheric activities you can choose for your Christmas party. 

5) Are you looking for history, fresh air and a common goal? 

In the middle of Copenhagen's green oasis lies one of the city's best teambuilding mysteries. And even on a winter's day, you might be lucky enough to catch a bright and beautiful sun. At the The Citadel A mysterious experience awaits you as you move around the old fortress and try to solve a mystery together. A great way to combine fresh air, culture and teamwork - and a sharp contrast to the rest of the Christmas party festivities that usually take place indoors. 

Christmas party with something on your mind - and a smile on your face

There's a reason why companies across the country choose Mystery Makers when they want to create Christmas parties that both shake up the team and get the mind working. All our activities are designed with teamwork, experiential value and flexibility in mind - and that's why they're among the best Christmas party activities in Copenhagen.

Are you ready to plan this year's party?

Contact us today - we'll help you choose the perfect experience for your team.

The 5 best activities for your company party in Copenhagen

Community, challenge and wow factor - experience the company party in a new way
A company party is an opportunity to bring the whole team together and strengthen relationships - and it requires more than a long table and a quiz.
At Mystery Makers, we've been creating experiences that not only entertain, but bring teams together for over a decade. Here are our picks for the very best activities in Copenhagen for your next company party.

1) A Mystery Hunt at Christiansborg Castle

If you want your company party to be something really special, the Mystery Hunt at Christiansborg Castle an obvious choice. It's a game about power and teamwork, as well as history. Along the way, you'll be forced to make choices - do you put yourself first, or do you aim for the collective success of the team? An ideal activity for those who want something more than just entertainment - an experience that gives you food for thought.

2) A Mystery Room in The Lab

You become test subjects in a crazy experiment where time is ticking and you must work together to escape. The Lab is an award-winning Mystery Room, where up to 27 participants can play simultaneously in competition against each other. It's intense entertainment that pushes, motivates and engages your teams - and it's incredibly fun. A brilliant start (or centre!) to any corporate party with an edge.

3) A Mystery Hunt at the Citadel

The Citadel is one of Copenhagen's hidden gems - and the perfect setting for a company party where both atmosphere and strategy are in focus. You'll be guided around the old defences and work together to solve mysteries and spot a potential traitor in your own ranks. It's a test of community and trust, and it all takes place in beautiful green surroundings.

4) A Mystery Hunt in the King's Garden

Take your company party outdoors and give your colleagues a refreshing experience in Copenhagen's oldest garden. With our Mystery Hunt in the King's Garden you'll have a mysterious treasure hunt where teamwork is the key to finding the solution. Once the mystery is solved, it's time to settle down on the grass with a blanket and a snack. It's a low-key luxury and a sure winner for both small and large teams.

5) A Mystery Hunt in the Meatpacking District

The company party gets edge and character in The Meatpacking District An urban setting where creativity meets culture. Your mission? To find the secret to eternal youth. With riddles, physical clues and riddles in the streets, you'll be guided through butcher shops and trendy bars. An ideal activity that can be combined with dinner and drinks in the area - and guarantees you won't forget your company party anytime soon.

Make your company party an experience to talk about

Whether you're into art, mystery or competitions, Mystery Makers has the activity to make your corporate party in Copenhagen something everyone will remember. 

Ready to create the company party of the year?

Contact us today - we'll help you create the perfect experience.

The 5 best activities for your summer party in Copenhagen

Outdoor adventure, community and celebration in the city's most unique locations

If you're looking for a summer activity that takes the party beyond the usual barbecue and creates true community at the same time, you've come to the right place. Mystery Makers' award-winning concepts combine play, collaboration and the city's most beautiful locations - and we're not afraid to say so: We offer the best activities for your next summer party in Copenhagen.

Here are our picks for the five best activities for your next summer party.

1) A Mystery Hunt in the Meatpacking District 

In the middle of the old butcher's town and in the heart of Vesterbro, a very special experience awaits. The Meatpacking District exudes raw charm and a gastronomic pulse that is palpable. Here you'll find the key to eternal youth through hidden clues, well-hidden riddles and teamwork at its best. One of the most atmospheric and urban summer activities in Copenhagen, combining culture, history and good energy. Perfect to kick off a festive night out on the town.

2) A Mystery Hunt at Thorvaldsens Museum 

Give your summer party an artistic and adventurous twist with a Mystery Hunt in Thorvaldsen's colourful and seductive universe. A unique experience that's perfect for those who want to combine a visual expression with a social activity.

3) A Mystery Hunt in the King's Garden

Imagine this: a sunny afternoon in Denmark's oldest royal garden, working together to solve a puzzling Mystery Hunt. A Mystery Hunt in the King's Garden is one of the most popular choices for summer parties - and understandably so. You'll get fresh air and physical activity, plus plenty of opportunity to take a well-deserved rest on some blankets with a cold refreshment. It doesn't get much better than that.

4) A Mystery Hunt at the Citadel 

When the sun shines over Copenhagen, there are few places that exude more history and mystery than The Citadel. Your Mystery Hunt will be an intense and engaging experience surrounded by ancient ramparts, secret passages and historic buildings. You'll have to strategise, find hidden clues and make crucial choices along the way. It's a challenging activity that turns your summer party into a memorable adventure.

5) A Mystery Room in The Crime Scene

Summer parties don't have to mean ball games and buffets. It can also be dramatic and intelligent - without losing the fun. The Crime Scene is an interactive murder mystery where you are transformed into investigators who solve the case together. It's community with substance and excitement - and a completely different way to start the summer party.

Summer party in a class of its own

The best summer parties are the ones you still talk about at the Christmas party. At Mystery Makers, we create experiences that build relationships, engage everyone and give your team something to bond over - whether you have 10 or 100 people. All our activities are 100 % analogue and designed to get people away from screens and closer together.

Do you want your summer party to be the one others compare it to in the future?

Then now is the time to book. Contact us - We'll help you get started and find the best activity for your next summer party.

Collaborative onboarding exercises - give new employees a strong start

How do you welcome new employees so they feel part of the team from day one? The answer is simple: Through targeted teamwork exercises where all employees, new and old, can get to know each other better. 

 

At Mystery Makers, we design experiences that strengthen relationships, foster communication and create a strong culture - right from the start. Our onboarding activities are based on collaborative exercises where play and learning go hand in hand. You can read more about our onboarding here or contact us to learn more. 

Fun collaborative exercises for adults - with meaning

Forget awkward introduction rounds. With us, new colleagues become part of the team through fun collaborative exercises for adults where everyone participates on an equal footing. Through playful challenges and exciting tasks, you'll boost dialogue, collaboration and social interaction. We offer both small teamwork exercises as a warm-up and more complex teamwork exercises where team dynamics really come into play.

Collaborative exercises with a focus on communication

Good communication is the cornerstone of any strong team. That's why our teamwork exercises with a focus on communication are a natural part of the onboarding process. In our Mystery Hunt and Mystery Room it's not enough to think fast - you also need to be able to share knowledge and listen actively to succeed.

 

This makes our experiences ideal as collaborative exercises for adults, where working together is the key to success.

Ideas for collaborative exercises for adults

Looking for inspiration for the best collaborative exercises? We have plenty of ideas for collaborative exercises for adults that can be customised to suit team size, time and ambition level. Whether you want a one-hour icebreaker or a full day of collaboration and reflection, we'll tailor a programme to suit your needs.

Take an hour in our Mystery Room 

In our award-winning Mystery Room, you have one hour to solve the mystery and secure the key to freedom. Here you'll practice teamwork. And every team member has a role to play. Because it's not always about being first. Sometimes you have to stop and think, brainstorm and exchange ideas and set a direction together. 

Start the good conversation on our Mystery Hunt

A conversation is best when it takes place in an informal setting. Our Mystery Hunt is perfect for onboarding a new employee as it gives you the opportunity to get to know each other in a setting that encourages play and learning rather than serious and sedentary conversations. 

Sharpen your team dynamics with our Team Development 

With years of experience in the industry, we've helped everything from start-ups to national organisations improve their collaboration. Our professional team coaches take you through your team dynamics and point out areas where you're doing well and areas where you can improve. It's all done with a professional smile and it's perfect for onboarding because it allows you to rethink your team. 

 

And whatever you choose, it's first and foremost a fun experience. Because we believe that smiles, excitement and little surprises create the best setting for learning.

Ready to strengthen your onboarding with collaboration exercises?

For more than a decade, Mystery Makers has helped organisations strengthen their work culture - and it all starts with onboarding. With our adult collaboration exercises, you get an engaging and valuable start where new employees get to know each other and the team in a meaningful way.

We can help you create unity from day one. Read more about our onboarding or Contact us to find out more. 

Is Kronborg Castle haunted?

Do you believe there's more to heaven and earth than meets the eye? Or is the concept of ghosts as fictional as Hans Christian Andersen's fairy tales? Whichever you favour, you should read this week's blog post about ghosts at Kronborg Castle, which almost sounds like one of the Paranormal Activity films set in real life.

One of our Mystery Hunt destinations also happens to be one of the castles in Denmark where paranormal activity and unexplained events have been observed. Over the years, Kronborg Castle has been visited by both clairvoyants and other mediums who have attempted to exorcise the ghosts experienced by guests and staff. Employees report bottles clinking in the cognac room and visitors see figures in the dark. The guards at the castle have also experienced aggressive slamming of doors and windows over the years.

Back in 2005, the castle was visited by a clairvoyant who tried to make contact with the dead figures. She said she felt the presence of more than 18 ghosts in the castle, each with a different history. During the visit, the clairvoyant explained that the reason for the ghosts' aggressive behaviour towards staff and guests was rooted in dissatisfaction with the rebuilding of the castle that had been done. She also said that a German butler and an English diplomat's wife were among those who vandalised the castle. The oldest deceased person the clairvoyant came into contact with is registered dead as far back as 1711. During the clairvoyant's visit, she tried to get the ghosts to leave the castle by means of exorcism. After the intense act, the clairvoyant believed that 14 of the 18 ghosts had left the castle. But despite the exorcism, history still reports that ghosts have returned to Kronborg Castle. In 2015, two visitors posted a picture of the castle on Instagram, where a mysterious figure of a girl could be seen, which no one has been able to explain. Maybe it's one of the last four ghosts left at Kronborg that the clairvoyant failed to scare away? Whether you believe in ghosts or not, the fact is that unexplained events still take place at the castle to this day.

Still not convinced that Kronborg Castle is haunted? Then book your Mystery Hunt now and judge for yourself.

5 ways an escape room can improve your bonding experience

Escape rooms continue to grow in popularity both as cultural experiences and as a teambuilding method. But why? What is it about escape rooms that results in stronger teamwork? 

1. SELF-CONFIDENCE IS BUILT

As you solve the many intricate tasks, each player will begin to trust their own ability to think outside the box, notice small things, communicate, and have a voice and purpose for the team.

2. SHARED AHA MOMENTS

When we humans solve a task, puzzle or answer a question correctly, endorphins are released in our body, giving us the so-called aha experience. Endorphin is the substance that, among other things, makes us smile and feel good. In addition, the sense of community and belonging is strengthened when, as a group, you get The 'aha' experience together.

3. CONTRIBUTES TO AN INCREASED SENSE OF WORTH

All players in an escape room are needed to complete the task as quickly as possible. We all think differently, which comes in handy in an escape room where each mindset can be used at different times. What is obvious to one person might be a city in Russia to another. It's not one specific set of skills that will be helpful in an escape room, but the combination of all the different skills represented in a team. This also means that each person is valuable in the task of escaping an escape room.

4. A COMMON GOAL

A number of tasks in an escape room can only be solved collaboratively, for example, by one player pressing a button while another turns a key. Working together to solve a task and having a common goal is very much a reflection of how a team also works in the workplace. While daily reports and budgets may have been replaced by puzzles and codes, the atmosphere that comes alive during an escape room session will certainly benefit your team spirit in the office. It's where "I" becomes "we".

5. JOINT ACTIVITIES OUTSIDE OF WORKING HOURS RESULT IN MORE EFFICIENT EMPLOYEES

A study from Teglkamp & Co shows that employee dissatisfaction costs the company on the bottom line. Whereas happy employees who thrive are more hardworking. Other theories and studies also suggest that if we have a good relationship with the people we work with, we perform at our best at work. And what better way to build relationships than to escape a mad scientist's basement before time runs out?

Not only will you and your team get a good laugh, chill, or brain teaser out of an escape room session, but it will also benefit employee efficiency and the company's bottom line in the long run.

10 of the world's wildest escape rooms

Since the first escape room was developed, the competition and creativity has only intensified. Puzzlers and mystery masters around the world create wilder and more complicated escape rooms every year. We've compiled a list of 10 of the world's wildest escape rooms that are guaranteed to make you pack your bags and book a plane ticket to one of these 10 destinations.

1. "Kingdom of Cats - Aldgate, England

We all have that friend. He or she who is just A little bit Too crazy about cats. Can't place which of your friends it is? Then you're probably that friend. Put aside the eternal discussion about cats versus dogs and head to Aldgate in England for a cat-crazy escape room. In this escape room story, you're trapped in the mysterious "Cat Kingdom" - a fantasy land where giant cats rule and no human is to be found for miles. You have been caught trespassing and the penalty for humans is death by 1000 scratches. You must work with the other animals in the kingdom and solve puzzles to escape before King Jasper's judgement falls upon you. With a 4.5 out of 5 on TripAdvisor, it's widely agreed that "Kingdom of Cats" is a cat-tastic delight.

2. "Paradox Project - Athens, Greece

What's the first thing you think of when someone says Athens? Hercules? The Acropolis? Or maybe a Greek salad? FORGET THOSE THINGS. Say goodbye to the traditional escape ROOM and say hello to the Paradox Project's escape HOUSE. The Greek story takes place in an entire two-storey house just outside Athens. And there's no game master to greet you, because as soon as you step through the entrance, the game starts. Instead, video instructions pull you into the story. Through SMS hints and rooms where you have to use all your senses, you and your team must fight your way out of the house before the three hours are up. With a slightly longer game length than traditional escape rooms, "Paradox Project" is generally anything but traditional. Reviews from TripAdvisor also state that there are three different kinds of solutions that trigger three different ending videos, but the website doesn't say what else the escape room involves or deals with. Mysterious enough for you?

3. "Steal The Car" - Montreal, Canada

Don't let the northern destination fool you, because the "Steal The Car" escape room has a mafia storyline in the best Italian style. "Steal The Car" is one of four parts of the so-called "Mafia Challenge". Like Mystery Makers' Mystery Hunt, the escape room takes place outdoors in and around the so-called Big Vanko's car. In this escape room, you have 20 minutes to prove your innocence to the police by finding evidence that the actual perpetrator is Big Vanko. The problem is that he is a man of mystery and all you know about him is what car he drives. The challenge for you and your team is to break into Big Vanko's car before he comes back. The materials needed to clear your name are just a car door away. With a rating of 4.7 out of 5 on TripAdvisor, the Canadian escape room is ideal for any Godfather fan.

4. "Death Row - Louisiana, USA

In America, everything is just bigger. This is not the case for this escape room, which starts with a confinement in a small, dark room. In this escape room, you are an inmate awaiting your turn in the electric chair, having been sentenced to the death penalty in true southern style. But because the prison is overcrowded, you have been placed in an abandoned section. The guards say that the section was closed due to a gas leak, but rumour has it that it was because another inmate once escaped. Now you must follow in his footsteps to escape being grilled in the electric chair. What sounds like a claustrophobic's nightmare is classified as EXTREME in their fear-factor categorisation according to the developers themselves, and the description alone makes the hairs on the back of our neck stand up.

5. "Arizona Sunshine Virtual Reality - Louisiana, USA

We stay in Louisiana, but we move into a slightly different world than the aforementioned escape room. Despite the cheerful and warm title, we might as well say now that it has nothing to do with the escape room storyline. Based on award-winning Virtual Reality technology, "Arizona Sunshine" is a digitally superior experience without cables. The story transports players directly into the heart of a zombie apocalypse. Move freely and interact with each other using full-body tracking, 4D effects and a wide range of weapons in a dystopian space. Can your team hold out long enough to set a new record against the brain-hungry undead?

6. Bates Motel - Pennsylvania, USA

Are you a fan of Hitchcock's horror classic Psycho? Or is the black and white 60s film too outdated for you and have you binge watched Bates Motel on Netflix instead? Whichever one you recognise, the escape room "Bates Motel" is definitely worth a visit. The escape room has been developed in collaboration with a handful of the people behind the award-winning film Psycho to resemble the motel as closely as possible. In addition to the classic puzzles, Bates Motel also features a series of rooms with incredibly detailed digital sound, lighting, CGI effects and hidden doorways that set the escape room apart from the norm. You and your team have 60 minutes to escape the hotel before Norman Bates finds you and replays the whole knife-in-the-shower scene.

7. "The Architect - Amsterdam, Holland

The Dutch escape room developed by Sherlocked-The Architect has a slightly different, less horror-influenced storyline that is perfect for the gamer with bad nerves. The reviews speak for themselves, as "The Architect" has been rated 5 out of 5 on TripAdvisor. The mystery takes place in an old office that hasn't been used since 1934 and used to be the office of architect HP Berlage. Rumour has it that Berlage was a member of a super secret lodge for architects - the Society of the Crossed Keys. A group that supposedly guarded the world's most powerful secrets until Berlage died in 1934. No one has seen or heard of the lodge or their secrets since. It is now suspected that the remaining secrets of the Lodge may be hidden inside the escape room, which you and your teammates must investigate.

8. "The Elevator Shaft - Los Angeles, USA

Los Angeles is known for Hollywood and the epicentre of creativity, which is evident in the idea behind "The Elevator Shaft" escape room. The story behind this escape room is deeply disturbing and technically complex. Three months ago, the story's protagonist, Edward, hired a man named John Peterson to help him make some technical modifications to an elevator shaft on the property. John quickly realised that the changes he was being asked to make were actually a little too creepy. When he confronted Edward, he was told that he couldn't leave until the project was complete or his wife and daughter would pay the price.

The project is complete and John is long dead. You are locked in the lift shaft and must follow the steps John left for you before you are crushed under the weight of a 6 tonne steel lift. According to the reviews, the escape room brings a wild sense of realism and intensity. They also warn that players may get wet, so leave the tuxedo and expensive dress at home if you decide to hop to California to try this intense escape room.

9. "Very Bad Night" - Paris, France

Many people take a weekend trip to Paris, but instead of the boring walks in the French capital, take a look at this escape room. "Very Bad Night" is a slightly atypical escape room, yet perhaps related to a situation many of us have been in. In this escape room, the story unfolds with you waking up in an unknown apartment. It seems you drank too much the night before and you have no idea what happened. In fact, you don't even know where you are. But time is running out and it's up to you players to get the situation under control before the owner of the apartment returns. The escape room also contains elements and puzzles that are below the belt, making this experience ideal for you and your friends. Maybe you can even use your own experiences?

10. "Ghosthunter Brandon Darkmoor - Berlin, Germany

The last escape room on the list is for those who want an experience with the supernatural. The German escape room caters specifically to fans of Ghostbusters and The Twilight Zone. In this escape room, players take on the role of interns with the famous ghost hunter Brandon Darkmoor. You were expecting an ordinary internship, but encountered the exact opposite. On your very first day, you are sent to a case in a building that used to be an asylum centre. The centre suffered a terrible fire in 1987, in which everyone survived - except one person. Former opera singer Anna Morana has haunted the basement ever since. It's up to you and your teammates to help her soul find eternal peace.

There are a whole host of wild escape rooms out there in the big wide world. If you're not ready to pack your suitcase and travel far for an entertaining escape room, you can of course also try one of our escape rooms in Copenhagen.

5 strategies for a sure escape room victory

What is a game for some is a challenge for others. Solving puzzles is a nightmare for some. It's too difficult and even more stressful if it's timed. Are you one of those people who sigh more than you cheer when talk of an escape room comes up? Fear not - we've put together five strategies that will lead you and your team to victory the next time you head to the escape room.

1. MAKE SURE YOU SPREAD OUT

This is one of the strategies that can be the easiest to forget. You enter the escape room as a team, but that doesn't mean you all have to work on one task. In order to crack all the codes before time runs out, it's important that you spread out and work on multiple puzzles at the same time. That way, you'll get through the entire escape room in less time. This is a great way to cover more ground in less time, which will most likely lead you to a faster victory.

2. FOCUS ON WORKING TOGETHER

While you should spread out, you should still remember to work together. Firstly, some puzzles require multiple people to solve. Secondly, escape room 100% is all about teamwork and co-operation. Make sure you put your heads down at the right time. For example, you might find yourself with a puzzle in the escape room that is missing a piece. Ask your teammates as they might have the information or materials you need.

3. DON'T JERK THE CLUES

Escape rooms are in some ways like giant jigsaw puzzles. However, all escape rooms are different from each other. Some escape rooms are designed in such a way that the placement of the clues has a meaning. You need to pay attention to the order of the puzzles, the place in the room they are placed and the direction they are facing. For example, it could be a clock at a certain time or files in a certain order. You should avoid moving too much on a series of clues. Above all, it's important that you analyse each part of the room before moving the clues. This fail-proof strategy will help your team keep the situation organised and on track for the way out.

4. COMMUNICATE MORE THAN ENOUGH

Anything found in the ecape room must be shared with all teammates. Things can get hectic as your hour ticks away. People are so focused on what they are doing that they develop tunnel vision. Use a clear and loud voice to make sure you capture everyone's attention. And make sure you articulate your ideas clearly and quickly.

5. JOKE AND HAVE FUN

It seems obvious and should probably be number one on the list, but an escape room is an explosion of entertainment whether you win or lose. In other words, you're a winner either way, as long as you have fun while doing it. An escape room is an intelligent form of entertainment where your brain is put to the test. Have fun with your team and joke with each other, whether you make it out of the escape room on time or lose in style.

With these strategies in mind, there's no excuse not to try an escape room adventure - book your experience today.

7 of the world's wildest mysteries

Bimini Road - The road to Atlantis?

Everyone has heard the story of the sunken city of Atlantis, but have you heard of the mystery behind Bimini Road before?

In 1968, an underwater road and wall-like formation was discovered near the North Bimini Islands in the Bahamas. It was first thought that the underwater tunnel was created by nature, but due to the unusual placement of the stones, many believe it is part of the lost city of Atlantis. The stones have amazed natives, mystics and scientists for generations. Since the stones were discovered, the investigations have been characterised by both weird and real science, all of which have only served to intensify the mystery. A number of scientists believe that similar rock formations can be found in other parts of the world and therefore point to them being man-made by ancient civilisations. In a recent expedition, amateur archaeologist Dr Greg Little discovered a second series of rocks in the same formation just below the first, leading him to believe that the road is actually the top of a wall. The question remains: a wall around what? Bimini Road stretches for approximately 800 metres and has a J-like format. The stones are rectangular and are almost 20 metres underwater.

Stonehenge - The great stones that came out of the blue

We stay in the world of geology, but move a little closer to Denmark to the Stonehenge phenomenon in England.

People interested in conspiracy theories and mysteries may be familiar with Stonehenge, considered by many to be the world's most mysterious site. This set of stones was laid in a horseshoe-shaped ring on the empty Salisbury plain more than 4000 years ago. The stones are of the Sarsen type, which is a hard type of sandstone weighing more than 25 tonnes. So where's the mystery in a couple of giant stones, you might ask? The reason Stonehenge is shrouded in mystery is because no one is quite sure who built the monument and how they went about it. A popular theory advanced in the 19th century was that the Druids, a people who existed in Britain before the Roman conquest, had built it as a temple. However, modern archaeologists have investigated this theory further and have shown that the construction of Stonehenge was completed at least 1,000 years before the Druids came to power. Despite this, modern Druids have claimed Stonehenge and hold an annual ceremony at the summer solstice. However, several studies have proven that Stonehenge dates back as far as 11,000 years, so in short, no one is sure how the cave's heavy stones were placed there and why.

The Nazca Lines - The drawings no one will stand by

In the desert of Peru lies one of the most mystifying monuments in the world - the massive geoglyphs known as the Nazca Lines. From geometric patterns to 'drawings' of various animal and human-like forms that can only be seen from high above, they leave generations speechless. Who built them and what was their purpose? Are they just old crop circles? Or perhaps landing strips for alien gods/astronauts? Or have aliens been at play and created a giant astronomical calendar? There are even theories that this is the work of a cult.

The Nasca lines are located in the Pampa region of Peru. The desolate plain of the Peruvian coast that includes the Pampas of San Jose (Jumana), Socos, El Ingenio and others in the province of Nasca, located 400 km. South of Lima covers an area of approximately 450 square kilometres of sandy desert and the slopes of the contours of the Andes.

The lines were first discovered when commercial airlines began flying over the Peruvian desert in the 1920s. Passengers reported seeing 'primitive landing stripes' in the ground below. No one knew who had built them or why. Since their discovery, the Nazca lines have inspired fantastic explanations. The Nazca plain is almost unique for its ability to preserve the markings on it due to the combination of the climate (one of the driest on Earth, with only twenty minutes of rainfall per year) and the flat, rocky ground that minimises the effect of wind on the ground surface. With no dust or sand to cover the plain and little rain and wind, the lines remain maintained. Many of the lines form geometric shapes: angles, triangles, clusters, spirals, rectangles, wavy lines, etc. Other lines form concentric circles. Many of the lines are random and seem to have no pattern to them. They are seen scattered seemingly at random across the desolate plain, crossing and intersecting for no apparent reason.

Bermuda Triangle - Where did people go?

Also known as the Devil's Triangle, the Bermuda Triangle is an area bounded by points in Bermuda, Florida and Puerto Rico where ships and planes are alleged to mysteriously disappear into thin air - or deep water?

The term "Bermuda Triangle" was coined in 1964 by author Vincent Gaddis. "The Bermuda Triangle." The mystery has since been promoted in thousands of books, magazines, TV shows and websites. Over the years, many theories have been proposed, all attempting to explain the mystery. Some authors have expanded on the idea that Atlantis lies at the bottom of the ocean under the Bermuda Triangle and it is Atlantis' crystal energies that cause ships and planes to sink. Other, more fanciful suggestions include time portals, where a rift in the universe's space-time structure opens up in this particular triangle area, and rumours of alien bases underwater.

Still others believe that the explanation lies in some kind of extremely rare, geological or hydrological explanation. It involves ships and aeroplanes being destroyed by pockets of flammable methane gas that react when lightning or other electrical sparks come into contact with the sea. Other theories include mysterious geomagnetic abnormalities causing navigational problems that confuse pilots and somehow cause them to plunge into the sea. The theories are countless, so it's really just a matter of choosing which one you favour.

Area 51 - The area we all want to know exists

If you have access to the internet, you've probably seen the sea of memes, reddit threads and tweets about the infamous Area 51. But what's it all really about?

The US military base, located in an undisclosed location in the desert, has long been the centre of a conspiracy among alien fans and ufologists (people who search for UFOs). Somewhere in the middle of Area 51's vast desert expanse, they believe there is a heavily protected underground laboratory where the government holds and examines captured alien aircraft and perhaps even aliens. The belief that Area 51's military base is a cover for alien research has been completely mythologised by pop culture over the years. A number of entutastic alien fans even plan to visit Area 51 on their own. However, the US military has gone on record stating that those who arrive hoping to find parked flying saucers and green aliens will surely be disappointed for two reasons. The first is that no one is allowed to approach the site, which is located in the state of Nevada. The second is that Area 51 is the headquarters of the US surveillance programme. In the 1950s, it was the place where some of the most important spy planes in American history were assembled, tested and ultimately sent on missions. Experts say it's likely to remain an area for the Air Force and US spy agencies to develop the next generation of aircraft and other weapons of war. It's no wonder the secrets of Area 51 are buried so deep. But the lack of information about what actually goes on at Area 51 has allowed the many rumours and myths about the place to flourish. These myths have led many Americans to believe that they deserve to know about what happens there.

Amelia Earhart - The plane that disappeared

Amelia Earhart is one of history's most prominent figures in aviation and has been the inspiration for numerous films, books and plays. Born in 1897, Earhart rose to fame due to her astonishing achievements as a female pilot. At the time, being both a woman and a pilot meant facing many obstacles, and even her own family discouraged her from learning to fly. Despite these challenges, she set countless aviation records and became the first female pilot to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean.

However, it's her unfortunate disappearance after she began her ambitious global flight in 1937 that has captivated people to this day. On 1 June 1937, Earhart and Fred Noonan, her navigator, set off on their transcontinental flight in a twin-engine Lockheed Electra aircraft. Less than a month later, they reached Lae, New Guinea, having flown 22,000 miles and with 7,000 more to go before reaching Oakland again. After departing Lae, they had to fly another 2,500 miles before reaching their next stop - Howland Island, an incredibly small island in the Pacific Ocean - to refuel. Unfortunately, cloudy skies, radio problems and low fuel meant Earhart and Noonan didn't reach their destination. Despite extreme efforts to locate the plane, which ended up being the most expensive air and sea search in American history, there was no sign of Earhart or Noonan anywhere. Earhart was officially pronounced dead on 5 January 1939. What happened after the crash is still unclear. Several theories have emerged that are still debated to this day. One theory suggests that Earhart was a secret agent for the US government and that she was captured by the Japanese for trying to spy on Japanese-occupied islands. The more common theory is that Earhart and Noonan reached an uninhabited island, Nikumaroro, where artefacts such as tools and plane wrecks were later found. No theory has ultimately been proven true, and Earhart's disappearance remains one of the most popular mysteries in American history.

Crop circles

Crop circles - strange patterns that mysteriously appear overnight in farmers' fields - leave people wondering. The circles are mostly found in the UK, but have spread to dozens of countries around the world in recent decades. The mystery has inspired countless books, blogs, fan groups, scientists (called "cereologists") and even Hollywood films. Despite being studied for decades, the question remains: Who - or what - creates them?

Some claim that the first crop circles (although they weren't called that at the time) appeared near the small town of Tully, Australia. In 1966, a farmer said he saw a flying saucer rise from a swampy area and fly away. Crop circles only really started to appear in the 1970s, when simple circles began to appear in the English countryside. The number and complexity of circles increased dramatically, reaching a peak in the 1980s and 1990s when increasingly detailed circles were produced, including those illustrating complex mathematical equations. In July 1996, one of the world's most complex and spectacular crop circles appeared in England across a motorway from the mysterious and world-famous Stonehenge monument in the Wiltshire countryside (wait, didn't we just read about that?). It was an astonishing pattern, later called the Julia Set. The complexity of the Julia Set initiated theories about whether or not the creators were of human intelligence. Generally, theories suggest that aliens were responsible for the UFO and ripping up the fields. However, it remains a controversial position. What's worth noting about crop circles, however, is that unlike other mysterious phenomena such as psychic powers, ghosts or Bigfoot, there is no doubt that crop circles are "real". The evidence that they exist is clear and overwhelming.

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