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.
Jannies in the Jailhouse
In Trinity a rowdy mummer ends up jailed, only for his crew to join him—turning the jailhouse into a wild party. Chaos and snowballs ensue in this oft-repeated Christmas legend.
Tragedy at the Atlantic Hotel
In 1887, a tragic accident at St. John’s Atlantic Hotel claimed the life of beloved porter William Shea. A mistaken step in the dark led to a 36-foot fall, leaving behind a grieving family and community.
Ghostly Fires in Flatrock
Poltergeists in Flatrock? One Newfoundland newspaper paper seemed to think so when a series of unexplained fires plagued a family in the community in the early 1950s.
The Headless Ghost of Bannerman Park
In 1960 a strange story made the Newfoundland news — a headless ghost had been spotted in Bannerman Park.
The Stars Were Falling Like Rain
In 1946 a comet crossing earth’s orbit lead to an unforgettable night in Griquet.