Top 14 Unveiling Remarkable Discoveries Found by Chance

14. The Williams Enigmalith: A Strange Rock

Discovery of a Mysterious Rock Location: Not Disclosed (Finder Wouldn't Say) Discovered: 1998 Value Estimate: $500,000* In 1998, while trekking, John J. Williams stumbled upon a peculiar metallic protrusion emerging from the ground. After uncovering what appeared to be an unusual rock, he cleaned it and took it home for further examination. Analysis revealed that the rock is composed of quartz, feldspar, and granite. Electrical engineer William Williams estimated the age of the granite to be approximately 100,000 years.

The Enigmalith of Williams: An Odd Rock John J. Williams's discovery, known as the Enigmalith, revealed an unusual rock that contained an electrical component exhibiting a weak magnetic attraction. Notably, this component was neither welded nor soldered, adding to the rock's mystery. Williams claimed to have found the rock far from human civilization but has never disclosed its exact location. His intriguing hypothesis suggests that this rock may represent ancient alien technology.