As 2024 said its goodbyes, nature made sure to send a message: four iconic U.S. structures—the Empire State Building, One World Trade Center, the Washington Monument, and the U.S. Capitol—were struck by lightning, all on the same evening of December 31st. Just when we thought the year was going to quietly wrap up, nature decided to crash the party.

As 2025 kicks off, let’s take a quick step back in time to revisit some wild paranormal stories from 2024! From mind-bending mysteries to jaw-dropping revelations, you joined us for some unforgettable shows, and here are the Top 10 Most-Listened-To Episodes of 2024! Brace yourself for giants, portals, bloodlines, and all the high strangeness you loved this year. Which ones did you miss? Which ones made you think, "I have to share this"? Jump in and relive the strangeness one more time!

As the Earth prepares for its next grand spectacle—the solar eclipse on April 8, 2024—so too does the imagination of the internet. The rumor mill has been spinning faster than a black hole, churning out conspiracy theories about the celestial show that range from sleeping giants to technological Armageddon and more, confirming the great solar eclipse of 2024 is already a blockbuster event before it’s even premiered. So shield your eyes and shine up your tin foil hat — here are the 4 biggest conspiracy theories and the top 5 viewing locations for the solar event of the year!