From Basement Finds to Coat Pocket Surprises: Unveiling Unexpected Discoveries!

13. Odd Stone Globes Discovered in Costa Rica

Location: Diquis Delta and Isla del Coco in Costa Rica Discovered in the 1930s Estimated Value: Not provided These stone balls, referred to locally as Las Bolas, have baffled researchers ever since they were found in the 1930s. There are about three hundred of these spheres throughout Costa Rica; their diameters range from a few inches to about seven feet. There are Las Bolas that weigh up to fifteen tonnes.

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Unusual Stone Spheres Discovered in Costa Rica @yougethere/Pinterest Named Las Bolas Indigenous groups that were there when Spain conquered Costa Rica, like the Teribe, Guaymi, and Boruca, are presumably the ones who created the petrospheres. The spheres have been dated to between 800 and 1500 A.D., but their purpose is still unknown.

14. Japanese Atlantis Found Underwater, 10,000 Years Old

Location: Japan's Yonaguni Island Year Found: 1986 Estimated Value: Not Known The "Japanese Atlantis" is the moniker given to this undersea city. It is situated off the shore of Yonaguni and is 10,000 years old. The peculiar geological formations that make up the city have a pyramid-like appearance.

Japanese Atlantis Found 10,000 Years Ago Underwater @Third_Eye_Seeks/Twitter The Yonaguni Monument was found in the 1980s by a local diver and shares similarities with other global formations due to its distinct edges and flat surfaces. Whether the Yonaguni Monument is man-made or natural is a matter of discussion. Despite having arched entrances, parallel angles, and little tunnels, the monument is thought to be natural rather than man-made by many scientists. People continue to believe in the fabled origin story of a Japanese Atlantis despite its proven falsity.