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The Out There section collects stories about strange events from all over the internet.
Videos and some other stories are graded:
A–Probably true, B–Likely true, C–Likely false, D–Probably false.

Stories are researched by Unknowncountry.com staff before posting and video evaluations are based on experienced observation and video analysis.

Minnesota Object Similar to 1947 Sighting

June 3, 2013
This object remained stationary in the sky for some time according to the witness who photographed it. For this reason, it probably isn't a fragment of a high-altitude contrail. The story sourced here comments that it would appear to be similar... continued

That Mars Rodent–What’s the Real Scoop

May 31, 2013
We've hesitated to post about the recent 'Mars Rodent' photo from the Curiosity Rover, largely because a place with such a thin atmosphere, no food sources and extremely cold temperatures is just darned unlikely to have mice. However, the image... continued

Priest’s firsthand account of one of the best ever UFO encounters.

May 29, 2013
Your Out There editor was stunned to find this interview with Fr. William Gill, who, along with 37 other people, witnessed a UFO for hours in Papua-New Guinea in 1959. This is one of the great all-time classic UFO stories, highly credible,... continued

Clear UFO photo over San Diego ghost barn.

May 25, 2013
Historian Ellen Henry photographed a UFO over a well known local paranormal site, the Santee Edgemoore Barn, which is well known locally for ghost encounters. The object appears to be metallic, and does not show any indications of being a plane,... continued

Orbs at Atlas rocket launch today. UPDATE: More witnesses.

May 25, 2013
This just in from an Unknowncountry reader: Today a Delta 4 rocket lifted off from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station. I’ve seen hundreds of launches. Initially what I thought was a stage separation turned out to be something a little... continued

High speed orb passes near plane in Australia

May 24, 2013
This video was made on May 15 by a sharp-eyed skywatcher in Melbourne. The object is moving too fast to be a bird, a radio-controlled model plane or a balloon. Brad Morris says of his video, "This shows what really... continued

ANOTHER long-duration UFO observation

May 24, 2013
A Pennsylvania couple reported to MUFON that they observed a diamond shaped UFO for about an hour at about 12:30 AM on May 20. "I got a pair of binoculars to get a better look," the reporting witness told MUFON .... continued

Unidentified object hovers over Fresno for hours

May 16, 2013
This object hovered over Fresno California for hours today, remaining motionless despite 10-15 MPH winds in the area. It is not a balloon, parachute, parasail, or ultralight because it was unaffected by these winds. It is probably not a kite... continued

Argentine UFO video intriguing

May 16, 2013
At first, this video from Argentina appeared to be a meteor breaking up. However, the final clip suggests that it is some form of unknown formation, as it flies low over a nearby hillside. continued

Montenegro photojournalist captures photo of UFO similar to Stephensville, Tx UFOs

May 16, 2013
The object pictured here and reported by Open Minds appeared over Montenegro above Montenegro’s capital city of Podgorica in southern Europe on Thursday, May 9. The sighting took place at approximately 9:00 pm and was seen by several editors of Vijesti... continued