Washington Man Discovers a Mysterious Extraterrestrial Bottomless Pit Right in His Backyard

He Doesn't Exist

Mel Waters didn't answer any of the phone calls, letters, or e-mails. Some journalists checked up on the directory of every inhabitant who had ever lived in Ellensburg, and they discovered that nobody named Mel Waters had ever lived in the area. Was Mel a hoax? Or, was he eliminated by the government when he came out with his story?

The More You Know

During World War 2, a bear named Wotjek joined the Polish army. He carried ammunition and occasionally drank beer.
Goats have accents.
The stars and flashes of light you see when you rub your eyes are called "phosphenes."
You're more likely to become President than you are to win the lottery.

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