Help & FAQ

Use the search bar on the homepage or browse page. You can search by name, category, region, or keyword. The search updates in real-time as you type.

On the Browse page, use the filter dropdowns to narrow results by category, region, or danger level. You can combine multiple filters.

Click the star icon on any phenomenon to save it to your favorites. Favorites are stored in your browser's local storage. You can export/import them from the Favorites page.

The Map displays phenomena by geographic location. Only entries with latitude/longitude coordinates appear. Click markers to view details and links to full documentation.

The Timeline orders phenomena chronologically by first reported date. This helps visualize when different phenomena entered public consciousness or historical record.

Yes! All data is CC0-1.0 (public domain). Access via our API at /api/v1/index.json. Attribution appreciated but not required.

Each phenomenon has a dedicated GitHub repository with documented sources. We compile data from academic research, historical texts, folklore archives, and verified eyewitness accounts.

Visit the phenomenon's GitHub repository (linked on each detail page) and open an Issue. Please provide sources for any corrections.

Yes! Open an issue at github.com/wyrdness with the phenomenon name, category, description, and at least 3 credible sources. We review all submissions.

Core content is accessible without JavaScript. Interactive features (search, favorites, filters) require JavaScript enabled.

We collect no personal data. Favorites are stored locally in your browser. No tracking, no cookies, no analytics.

API endpoints:
/api/v1/index.json - All phenomena
/api/v1/categories.json - Category data
/api/v1/stats.json - Statistics
/api/v1/{id}.json - Individual entry