Product of Newfoundland
Trivia, Folklore & Assorted Nonsense
The yarns that knit ya. A blog about Newfoundland: Strange Truths, Tall Tales & Pop culture from a Foggy Island.
A Strange Light at Lawn
In 1889 there was a mysterious light appeared off the coast of Lawn. It was bright enough that some believed it posed a risk to mariners.
The Stars Were Falling Like Rain
In 1946 a comet crossing earth’s orbit lead to an unforgettable night in Griquet.
Last of the Newfoundland Bison
Oh, give me a home where the buffalo roam
Where the moose and the caribou play?
The Horrible Hurricane of 1775
In September 1775 a horrible hurricane hit Newfoundland, killing thousands of people and spawning ghost stories still told today.
Tragedy at Tilt Cove
In 1912 a deadly avalanche struck Tilt Cove, NL. Housekeeper Emily Day received fatal injuries while saving the life of a 3-year-old child.
Kidnapped By An Eagle
A tale from Gaultois, NL of a mother’s daring rescue of her baby from the clutches of an eagle.
Bank Robbers on the Run
Nearly 200 years ago, two young men robbed a bank in England and found themselves hiding out in St. John’s, NL. They staged a daring prison break and left Newfoundland with a mystery that remains unsolved to this day.
The Day Newfoundland Started Driving on the Right
Until January 2nd, 1947 Newfoundlanders drove on the left — as they do in the UK and Australia. This is the story of the island’s transition to right-hand traffic.