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Each entry on this list should be an article on its own (not merely a section in a less unusual article) and of decent quality, and in large meeting Wikipedia's manual of style. For unusual contributions that are of greater levity, see Wikipedia:Silly Things. In this list, a star indicates a featured article. A plus indicates a good article.
Explore the Wikipedia category dedicated to unexplained phenomena, featuring a collection of mysterious events and occurrences.
Wikipedia:Deleted articles with freaky titles: Wikipedia articles that have existed and, judging by the title and contents, probably shouldn't have existed. Wikipedia:List of really, really, really stupid article ideas that you really, really, really should not create: The title says it all, really. Wikipedia:Unusual articles
An unassuming military station in France became a cause célèbre after French Intelligence tried to threaten Wikipedia into deleting its article on it. Predjama Castle: A castle built partially inside the mouth of a nearby cave. Principality of Sealand
274301 Wikipedia: An asteroid named after Wikipedia. We truly came to the stars. Wow! signal: Alien radio transmission, or, at least, the strongest candidate for that role. Writing in space: How do you write in space? iPTF14hls: A star that seems to have exploded 6 times in the past 70 years.
The murder of a Swedish prime minister that became one of the country's most durable mysteries. Punjabi Mexican Americans Two groups discriminated against in 1910s California intermarried, creating a unique, dynamic community and a delectable new fusion cuisine.
A discontinued strap-on helicopter designed for amateur construction. Somehow no lawsuits are mentioned in the article. Wallsend Metro station: All railroads lead to Rome. With "no smoking" signs, although tobacco was unknown to ancient Romans... Westray to Papa Westray flight: The world's shortest passenger flight, lasting as little as 53 seconds.
Not a kitchen appliance, but a mysterious figure who paid an annual tribute to American author Edgar Allan Poe. Post-mortem photography: Back in the early days of photography it was common to take pictures of recently deceased loved ones, propped up to look as if they were alive. Death of Gloria Ramirez