{"id":19332,"date":"2022-07-15T10:48:47","date_gmt":"2022-07-15T09:48:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/firebox.com\/blog\/?p=19332"},"modified":"2022-07-15T10:49:41","modified_gmt":"2022-07-15T09:49:41","slug":"opening-the-mystery-box-5-unusual-british-mysteries","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/firebox.com\/blog\/opening-the-mystery-box-5-unusual-british-mysteries","title":{"rendered":"Opening the Mystery Box: 5 Unusual British Mysteries That Will Fry Your Brain"},"content":{"rendered":"

We\u2019ve gone mystery mad here at Firebox, having put together a tantalising and unusual <\/span>Mystery Box<\/span><\/span><\/a> for the weirdo in your life who has everything. With contents worth over \u00a350<\/strong>, the box contains 4 quirky gifts for your favourite oddball. What\u2019s inside? Well, we\u2019re not going to tell you that; it\u2019s called the Mystery Box not the Obvious Box, you muppet.<\/span><\/p>\n

Inspired by the curious creation of our secret gift, we\u2019ve been sharing some of our favourite unusual British mysteries throughout history. From missing lighthouse keepers, to teeny tiny fairy coffins, these baffling true stories will have you scratching your head (and checking under your bed) for days. So which one is your favourite?<\/span><\/p>\n

1. The Lighthouse Keepers of Eilean Mor<\/span><\/h2>\n

In January 1900, three lighthouse keepers completely vanished from Eilean Mor, a remote island off the coast of the Outer Hebrides. When the relief crew arrived at the lighthouse, they found that the kitchen clock had stopped and there were dinner plates full of food still on the table, but to this day the lighthouse keepers\u2019 fate is still unknown.<\/span><\/p>\n