Strange Things with Chris James

Who, or what is the Grim Reaper. Does he, or she, cause folks to die, or is the job more of a deliver service. Let's take a closer look at what all the "job" might entail. And yes, I'll be talking about "Dead Like Me" a lot.

As the days get shorter, the vale between our world and the next gets thinner, allowing things to pass from there to here. Some believe this is a bad thing, others say no. Here is what I could find.

How do you go about fighting off any real monsters that shows up during Halloween. Who do you turn to for advice. Does Hollywood know how to defend against these creatures, or are they just making things up. Here are somethings you might keep in mind during the following season.

Halloween is just around the corner. It's time to watch all those good, and not so good movies to get in the mood for the night of Trick or Treats.

People report seeing, what look like ordinary people accept, they have no facial features. In just about any setting, at home in bed, out driving, visiting a park, there have been encounters with these bizarre creatures. What are they and why do they act mad when spotted. Here is what I could find.

Back in the late 1800s, right after the Civil War, some parts of the United States experienced extreme lawlessness. The people tasked with maintaining law and order where in with the crooks. Some citizens decided to take matters into their own hands.

Could there be a race of beings, half man, half horse. How about half man, half goat. Reports of encounters with these creatures go back thousands of years. Let's see where this one takes us.

At the Chickamauga Battlefield, people report encountering a strange being with green, glowing eyes. It lurks in the shadows and moves about as if looking for some unknown item. A few people have actually gotten a closer look and wish they hadn't. What is haunting this area in Georgia.

In Scandinavia, there are legends and stories about huge, ugly, monsters that live in the places no one should go. Not all trolls are huge, some are two feet tall. Some look just like normal people with minor differences, such as pointy ears, or tails.

Are Black cats bad luck or was it just bad PR. What makes a cat black and why are there so many. Here are some legends and stories about what Black cats can and can't do, and whether you should have one or not.

Do we have to pay for sins committed by our ancestors. The Bible tells us we do, but it also says we don't. Other cultures also believe similar things. Here is what I could find to settle this issue.

Over the centuries there has been a lot more war than peace. A lot of what people know about these conflicts is what they saw coming out of Hollywood. Not even close to the truth. Here are a few conflicts from years past, that shaped our world today.

People tell about being abducted, kidnapped, by aliens. Few scientists ever listen or believe them. With all the information being released from the government, will we someday get answers to these questions as well.

There are some things we used to do all the time, but now days, no one is doing them. Some of these things were a good idea then, and might be a good idea today.

Why do some people survive impossible incidents while others don't make it. What brings a person good luck, or on the other hand, bad luck. Here are stories of people who made it through some bad times.

4000 years ago, the Sumerians wrote about a creature brought to Earth to protect us from unseen beings trying to make our lives unlivable. Cats were brought to Earth to make life better. Edgar Cayce also had a lot to say about these same creatures.

There are some wild creatures seen in and around The Ozarks. Some are said to be spirits while others are just mean-spirited animals. Here are some things to watch out for next time you're out and about.

UFOs are in the news. UFOs are being seen everywhere. Now that the military and government agencies have been told to release their files, what will be seen in the future.

Some people believe we descended from apes. Others believe God created man. Here is a little story on why evolution is taught in school, but not creation.

What happens once we've taken our last breath and it's time to move on. Where will we find ourselves. Is heaven a real place or just an idea we have to make our short lives not so unbearable. Let's take a look at a few ideas of heaven.

There are many creation stories throughout the world. Some sound very similar to each other, while others are as different as can be. Here are just a few to from far and wide.

In Alaska there are small people that live out in the forests and tundra. Some consider them as being tricksters who will do bad things to people that encounter them. Others say these people helped them survive

There are some weird creatures on this planet that really bug me. Most aren't really bugs but that doesn't matter, they are buggy. Here are some things that make life unbearable and itchy.

There are cryptids all over the world. Some few have heard about. Here are a few, mostly from Iceland, that never make it to our TVs.

What is a patent and why do we need them. Who are some of the most unexpected holders of patents and their inventions. How about patents for things we really don't need. Here are some things to think about that will put our world into a new light.

If you discover you have a spirit residing in your home, what do you do. Not to drive it away, but to keep it comfortable. Not all ghosts are scarry. Here are a few things people do to help their unseen guests remain in a happy state.

There are some things out there that once belonged to someone else. The former owner, even though they're no longer with us, refuse to let go. Some of these things simply have an attachment, others are possessed or cursed. Let's take a walk on the strange side of life.

Some jobs require 24 hour coverage. To stay awake you have to do things that might sound a bit crazy. Here are a few of the things we did back in the Old Days.

When was the last time you signed a document without reading it. Probably last week. People do this all the time. What exactly are you signing away and how might it affect you later on. Here is a little something to keep in mind next time you agree to those Terms and Conditions.

What is a good book? Who gets to decide what we should all be reading? Is there more to books than just pages with ink on them? Let's take a walk through some out of this world ideas.

There is a being that lives in our world that may have been here as long, if not longer, than us. It is said to consume dead people, and when it can't find any, it just might make some of their own. Could there be a creature out there, looking to make a meal out of you and me.

People have had encounters with beings from other worlds. Many wind up taking a ride whether they wanted to or not. Here are a few stories of alien abductions.

People have seen creatures with the heads of one beast and the body of another. These would be chimera, creatures with mixed DNA. Here are a few examples of real-life creatures of unusual parentage, and a few monsters.

Octopi have some otherworldly attributes. They have nine brains. Their blood is blue. They can escape from just about anywhere. There is a lot of evidence they might not be from our planet.

Just what is lurking beneath the waves. Is there a giant creature looking to have us for dinner. Are these monsters big enough to attack ships. Listen in as I talk about some cryptids of the sea.

In the area around Flixton, Greater Manchester, England, there have been sightings of a huge, hair covered creature, with a really bad smell. It has been nicknamed Old Stinker. The surprising thing about this creature is it has been roaming the countryside since 940 AD. Is this one creature or many all looking and... smelling the same way.

So many of our problems today, where the solutions from the past. It almost looks as if our politicians are creating more trouble than they solve. Here is a little something to ponder.

Are those semitranslucent things ghosts or something else? Are there alien ghosts out there...somewhere? Do aliens have souls? I'll look into a few questions I'll bet you've never asked.

There are some temples around the world with more than just a religious reputation. Here are some places of worship that have a little something extra to add to your visit.

What is it, that makes us alive. Some call it our soul. Others have names for their inner selves that don't quite translate to English but mean pretty much the same thing. Here are a few versions of what we call our inner being.

There are legends and stories of super weapons that would instill their owners with invincibility, or other great powers. Some were used by the gods while others had human welders. Here are a few stories dealing with otherworldly tools of destruction.

In a time-honored tradition, even though I'm a few days late, here are some ghost stories to listen to, into the night. These stories were all told to me by folks I interviewed as I was working on a few books. I have no reason to think they are not true.

Is Santa Claus real. I met a man who, if he's not the real Santa, he does a pretty good job of impersonating the Big Guy. Nick told me his adventures and misadventures as he went through life, bringing a little joy to some kids, and a few adults.

There is a mountain with quite a history. The locals say only got here with profound respect for the land. In 1939, the Soviet Army tried using this high ground to their advantage. Things did not go according to plan.

Is the year really 2025. Is there any possibility we are actually living in 1728. Herbert Illig did some research and he found out, someone might have been tinkering with the dates on just about every document in Europe during the 16th century. Jone me as I dive headfirst into this rabbit hole. For unknown reasons, the date of the show was announced as the 7th. I was very careful to say 13th but computers do as they wish.

There are some things out there that just don't behave the way they should. Sometimes they act as if possessed or haunted. There are also things that might lead you to a haunted place or thing. Life just might not be as safe and ordered as we would like.

People have reported strange encounters and sightings in Zion National Park for years. Long before it was a park the locals considered it sacred ground. Here are some things to look for next time you make a visit.

All the vessels that vanish into the triangle must be somewhere. Here are a few updates on the mystery location and some new theories as to what might be going on.

People have seen and spoken to beings that took on the appearance of other people, family members or close friends. It was only through some minor anomaly the witness realized the mimic wasn't who they were trying to pretend to be. What are these creatures and should we be worried. Here is something to think about next time you see...anyone you know.

Halloween has come and gone, and now for the next calibration, the Day of the Dead. All over the world folks get together to remember those who are no longer breathing. Here are some of the things people do.