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The Weekly Strange

Paranormal, The Unexplained, Weird News & More...Hosted by Jon F. Merz, Author - Actor - Adventurer. New episodes weekly. Be sure to subscribe! Email: theweeklystrange@gmail.com

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16:19

The Pope’s Army: Why 300 Exorcists Just Gathered in...

The Weekly Strange ·

2025/10/01

In September 2025, a startling event took place just outside Rome: the 15th International Gathering of the International Association of Exorcists (IAE). This is the factual, institutional reality behind the horror movie trope. I'll break down why 300 Catholic priests from around the world convened to discuss the 'delicate and necessary ministry' of exorcism. I reveal the Church’s rigorous diagnostic process for possession, the chilling criteria used to identify genuine cases, and the documented

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17:42

The Mansion of Screams: Inside America's Most Haunted...

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2025/09/26

Step inside a house where history and the supernatural collide. The S.K. Pierce Victorian Mansion in Gardner, Massachusetts, isn't just a stunning historical landmark; it's a terrifying haunt with a dark past. Built in the 1870s by a wealthy chair manufacturer, this grand home became a hotbed for tragedy, including suspicious deaths, a shocking murder, and a case of alleged spontaneous human combustion. In this video, I'll uncover the chilling history behind the mansion's notorious reputation. From

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17:32

The Utah Cattle Mutilation: Unsolved and Baffling...

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2025/09/24

In July of 2025, a remote corner of East Carbon, Utah, became the latest site of one of the world's most enduring and bizarre mysteries. A rancher discovered his prize bull mutilated in a way that defies conventional explanation. The bull's reproductive organs were removed with surgical precision, with no blood, no tracks, and no sign of a struggle. This wasn't the work of predators or scavengers; according to the Utah Department of Agriculture, it was a genuine cattle mutilation. In this video,

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17:40

The Wizard Doctor's Tomb: Ancient Egypt Secrets of...

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2025/09/19

In a remarkable discovery at the ancient necropolis of Saqqara, archaeologists have unearthed the 4,100-year-old tomb of a man who was both a royal physician and a "Magician of the Goddess Serket." This is the story of Tetinebefou, a high-ranking official who served under King Pepi II and whose life embodied the fascinating fusion of science, medicine, and spiritual healing in the Old Kingdom. This video takes you inside the tomb's intricate walls, where vibrant carvings and inscriptions reveal

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17:32

Lost Civilization Discovered: 150 Ancient Burial...

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2025/09/17

Archaeologists in Kazakhstan have located a sprawling complex of 150 ancient burial mounds- kurgans. Dating back to the Early Iron Age, these monuments are unlike any found before, showcasing unique shapes and a massive, moat-encircled "king's mound" that hints at a powerful, unknown civilization. Join me as we break it all down!Don't forget to Like, Subscribe, and Hit That Notification Bell! Become a member of the channel! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXbrX0nrGZUw3BV5_5Jy3_w/join Buy Jon's

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15:21

1.8 Million-Year-Old Human Jawbone Is Rewriting Human...

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2025/09/12

A team of archaeologists in the country of Georgia has unearthed a 1.8-million-year-old human jawbone at the Orozmani excavation site. This monumental discovery is believed to be the earliest evidence yet of our ancestor Homo erectus in Eurasia, a finding that could fundamentally change our understanding of the "Out of Africa" migration. I'll explore the implications for the timeline of human migration and what this jawbone tells us about the lives of the first hominins to colonize a new

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20:10

Bigfoot Photo Evidence? Unpacking the Trail Cam...

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2025/09/05

Is this the evidence we've been waiting for? A trail camera set up on a secluded family farm in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, captured an image just 9 days ago that is baffling even to skeptics. The camera wasn't there to try to catch Sasquatch, but it happened to click at just the right moment and what it captured is pretty compelling. Join me as we delve into the details of this case, which is just starting to create waves in the Bigfoot community!Don't forget to Like, Subscribe, and Hit That

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16:30

The Chupacabra Returns? Livestock Killed in...

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2025/09/03

For decades, the Chupacabra has been a legend - a strange cryptid preying on livestock. But now, recent reports from a ranch in Tintina, Argentina, have brought the terrifying phenomenon back into the spotlight. Is the "goat-sucker" truly responsible for a recent string of mysterious livestock deaths? In this episode of THE WEEKLY STRANGE Jon looks at the chupacabra from its inception in 1995 to the most recent sightings on a small ranch in Argentina, and ask: is it real?Don't forget to Like,

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17:27

Secrets of the Celts: Unveiling Ancient Ghosts and...

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2025/08/29

Beyond the myths of warriors and druids, the ancient Celts had a far spookier side. Join me as we uncover the true history of this enigmatic civilization, exploring their sophisticated culture and their deeply ingrained paranormal beliefs.In this video, I dive into the chilling archaeological evidence of their practices, from human sacrifices to ritualistic burials. I'll explore their beliefs in a living, breathing landscape filled with spirits and powerful, often malevolent, fae folk. This is a

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19:27

The Haunting History of Medfield State Hospital:...

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2025/08/27

In the quiet town of Medfield, Massachusetts, a sprawling, abandoned campus tells a forgotten story. Join me as we explore the Medfield State Hospital, a place built on a revolutionary vision of "moral treatment" that ultimately became a tragic monument to a changing world. In this video, I dive into the fascinating history of this former asylum, from its pioneering design in the late 1800s to its eventual closure in 2003. I'll uncover how it went from a self-sufficient community of healing to an

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18:56

New Bigfoot Corpse Hoax August 2025 Revealed! THE...

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2025/08/21

Did a man really find the body of a Bigfoot? The world was on the edge of its seat in August 2025 when a supposed cryptozoologist named Charles "Snake" Stewart claimed he would display a complete Bigfoot corpse at the New York State Fair. This is the full story of the Dack hoax, a bizarre and cynical attempt to profit from one of the world's greatest mysteries. We'll reveal the shocking identity of the man behind the scam, the glaring flaws in his "evidence," and how a simple tattoo helped to expose

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15:43

Born of Ice & Evil: New England's Chenoo Monster -...

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2025/08/20

In the frozen woods of North America, an ancient evil from the folklore of the Wabanaki people haunts the landscape. It is the Chenoo, a monster born of a heart of ice and an insatiable hunger. This is the full story of the Chenoo, a creature often compared to the Wendigo but with a crucial difference. Only on this episode of THE WEEKLY STRANGE...Don't forget to Like, Subscribe, and Hit That Notification Bell! Become a member of the channel

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17:58

Lady Alice Lisle's Tragic Ghost: 300 Years of Horror...

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2025/08/15

For over 300 years, a driverless coach pulled by headless horses has haunted Ellingham Drove in Hampshire, England. This chilling ghost story is rooted in a real and tragic historical injustice. Lady Alice Lisle, a compassionate woman unjustly executed during the Bloody Assizes in 1685 in England and still haunts numerous locations to this day. She's been seen recently as several weeks ago and Jon dives into the story of her life and execution, as well as the aftermath in this episode of THE WEEKLY

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18:52

SHOCKING Bigfoot Sighting on NC Highway (Daylight) on...

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2025/08/13

On July 30, 2025, a daylight Bigfoot sighting in Macon County, North Carolina, stopped traffic on a busy highway. This terrifying, eyewitness report is the latest in a long history of encounters in the Appalachian Mountains.In this episode of THE WEEKLY STRANGE, Jon recounts what two witnesses saw on Highway 64. We'll explore the details of the creature's appearance, its speed, and the sheer disbelief of those who saw it. But this isn't just one story; we'll also connect this recent sighting to a

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17:54

The Sunken City of Cuba (Is this ATLANTIS?) - The...

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2025/08/07

Is a sunken city off the coast of Cuba, actually the site of the legendary Atlantis?Did a team of marine engineers stumble upon the most significant archaeological find of the 21st century? In 2001, a discovery off the coast of Cuba sent shockwaves through the scientific community: a massive underwater city with pyramids, roads, and a clear, geometric layout. Jon is back with candidate for the resting place of Atlantis - join him as he examines the sonar data, the claims of the discovery team, the

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17:17

Is A Hostile Alien Probe Heading To Earth? Scientist...

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2025/08/05

The Harvard Scientist Warning: Is a Hostile Alien Probe Heading for Earth?Is humanity on the brink of first contact? A groundbreaking paper by acclaimed Harvard astrophysicist Avi Loeb claims a mysterious interstellar object, the comet 3I/ATLAS, is not a natural phenomenon but a "reconnaissance probe" from an advanced alien civilization. Its bizarre, deliberate trajectory defies all known physics and has set the scientific community ablaze. In this deep-dive, we break down the evidence for Loeb’s

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22:26

Dogman Revisited: Manistee National Forest - The...

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2025/08/01

Jon heads to the Manistee National Forest in Michigan to revisit the Dogman phenomenon and how "Dogman Tourism" is leading to an economic surge in the area, stemming from a chilling 2017 Dogman encounter on this episode of THE WEEKLY STRANGE... Don't forget to Like, Subscribe, and Hit That Notification Bell! Become a member of the channel with special perks! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXbrX0nrGZUw3BV5_5Jy3_w/join Buy Jon's Books on Amazon - Urban Fantasy, Horror, &

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24:22

Ancient Grimoires & Magical Books - The Weekly...

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2025/07/30

Did you grow up wondering about the existence of magical books and grimoires with spells, rituals, incantations, and more? Jon looks at a bunch of them on this episode of THE WEEKLY STRANGE...Don't forget to Like, Subscribe, and Hit That Notification Bell! Become a member of the channel with special perks! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXbrX0nrGZUw3BV5_5Jy3_w/join Buy Jon's Books on Amazon - Urban Fantasy, Horror, & More!https://amazon.com/stores/Jon-F.-Merz/author/B001JP43NU Watch THE

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23:07

Who Were The Mystery People of Lake Huron's Drop 45? ...

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2025/07/25

Archaeologists have discovered the remains of a sophisticated mystery people who hunted caribou on the land that would become Lake Huron roughly 9,000 years ago. Who were they? And what is their connection to early trading networks and people from thousands of miles away? Jon delves into the science behind the mystery on this episode of THE WEEKLY STRANGE...Don't forget to Like, Subscribe, and Hit That Notification Bell! Become a member of the channel with special perks

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23:13

UK Werewolf Sighting & Photo from June 2025 - The...

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2025/07/23

Twin brothers claim to have taken a picture of a werewolf during a hike in June of 2025 in the Danes Dyke region of the United Kingdom. Is this part of a disturbing trend of lycanthrope sightings? Jon dives into all of the details on this episode of THE WEEKLY STRANGE! Don't forget to Like, Subscribe, and Hit That Notification Bell! Become a member of the channel with special perks! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXbrX0nrGZUw3BV5_5Jy3_w/join Buy Jon's Books on Amazon - Urban Fantasy, Horror,

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