A glossary of the strange
The vocabulary of the unexplained, defined.
Key terms you will meet in our reporting.
UAP — 'unidentified anomalous phenomena', the term officials now use for UFOs. Cryptid — an animal rumoured but not scientifically confirmed to exist. Cryptozoology — the search for such animals. Paranormal — events said to fall outside normal scientific explanation, such as ghosts. Poltergeist — a supposed spirit associated with noises and moving objects. Megalith — a large prehistoric stone monument. Folklore — the traditional stories and beliefs of a community. Debunk — to show a claim to be false or mistaken. Occam's razor — the principle that the simplest explanation is usually the best.