Myths and Legends
There's a lot of urban legends and myths out there but not enough brave souls to test them out. Well thats what we do! BUMPS will be examining and determining whether or not there is any truth behind the myths and legends.
BUMPS Rating
This is the rating system BUMPS designed to rate and determine the possibility of the myth or legend being REAL or NOT.
1. Tested, disproved and discounted by BUMPS.
2. Have not been able to conduct test but likely not real or there's a logical explanation.
3. Unable to determine. Needs further investigating before conclusion is drawn.
4. Have not been tested but lots of outside evidence to support claims.
5 . Tested and Proved by BUMPS. The golden stamp of the paranormal.
1. Tested, disproved and discounted by BUMPS.
2. Have not been able to conduct test but likely not real or there's a logical explanation.
3. Unable to determine. Needs further investigating before conclusion is drawn.
4. Have not been tested but lots of outside evidence to support claims.
5 . Tested and Proved by BUMPS. The golden stamp of the paranormal.
Locations
Myth: There are reports of appartions and lights floating over graves. There are two hotspots “angel eyes” and the “death bed”.
History: The land Bayview cemetery is on was purchased in 1887 by the city of Whatcom. The first bodies that were buried here in 1888 were from a smaller grave site a few miles south west of Bayview known now as dead mans point. The final plots were bought in 1923 for a total of 253 acres which only about 50 is in use now. There is about 25,000 bodies buried there.
BUMPS Rating:(5) BUMPS has investigated Bayview multiple times and have collected several EVPs. The cemetery is definitely haunted but the two hot spots have suspicious lore around them which we will be testing next. If you are looking for a creepy place to find something paranormal check out Bayview.
History: The land Bayview cemetery is on was purchased in 1887 by the city of Whatcom. The first bodies that were buried here in 1888 were from a smaller grave site a few miles south west of Bayview known now as dead mans point. The final plots were bought in 1923 for a total of 253 acres which only about 50 is in use now. There is about 25,000 bodies buried there.
BUMPS Rating:(5) BUMPS has investigated Bayview multiple times and have collected several EVPs. The cemetery is definitely haunted but the two hot spots have suspicious lore around them which we will be testing next. If you are looking for a creepy place to find something paranormal check out Bayview.
Myth: If you are brave enough to lay on top of the empty tomb you will have a premature death. In other words its an instrument of slow-motion suicide.
History: The “Death Bed” is the tomb of Edmund L. Gaudette who passed away in 1916 from a stroke and his first wife who passed away in 1910 of tuberculosis. A statue was put over her grave and Edmund was buried in the same plot when he passed away.The Deathbed resembles a small-scale Parthenon. The other half of the tomb remains empty. It was reserved for Edmund’s second wife Laura who passed away in 1924. She was buried in Seattle due to legal battle with the family.
BUMPS Rating:(1) A member of BUMPS volunteered to lay on top of “The Death Bed”, he is still alive and hasn’t reported anything unusual. It would be impossible to tell if the myth actually worked because nobody actually knows when they are going to die. There are no reports of anyone ever actually dying after lying on top of the death bed which makes this myth highly unlikely.(On a side note BUMPS have collected clear EVPs at this location of a women’s voice, which BUMPS still considers a “Hot spot”.)
History: The “Death Bed” is the tomb of Edmund L. Gaudette who passed away in 1916 from a stroke and his first wife who passed away in 1910 of tuberculosis. A statue was put over her grave and Edmund was buried in the same plot when he passed away.The Deathbed resembles a small-scale Parthenon. The other half of the tomb remains empty. It was reserved for Edmund’s second wife Laura who passed away in 1924. She was buried in Seattle due to legal battle with the family.
BUMPS Rating:(1) A member of BUMPS volunteered to lay on top of “The Death Bed”, he is still alive and hasn’t reported anything unusual. It would be impossible to tell if the myth actually worked because nobody actually knows when they are going to die. There are no reports of anyone ever actually dying after lying on top of the death bed which makes this myth highly unlikely.(On a side note BUMPS have collected clear EVPs at this location of a women’s voice, which BUMPS still considers a “Hot spot”.)
Myth: There are two different stories around “Angel Eyes”. The first story is on a full moon you can find blood seeping from the angels eyes. The second being if you go to the cemetery at night you can see her eyes glowing.
History: Located near the western side of Bayview Cemetery, under a grove oak and maple trees. According to The Bellingham Herald archives, buried at the foot of Angel Eyes are the bodies of William H. Bland, his two wives and a few other members of the Bland family. Bland, one of Bellingham's earliest pioneers, had the statue erected in Bayview for his first wife, Hattie, who died of tuberculosis in 1910. William, once a wealthy businessman, fell on hard times after the Great Depression swept the United States in the 1930s. According to the Nov. 9, 1936 edition of The Bellingham Herald, Bland became “despondent over financial affairs and sickness in his home,” and thereafter he committed suicide in the basement of the Whatcom County Courthouse.
BUMPS Rating:(1) BUMPS tested both stories about “Angel Eyes” and we have come to the conclusion that it is a crock of shit. We went to visit Angel eyes on the blood moon to optimize our chance to witness her weeping blood. Unfortunately there was no blood coming from her eyes. Also the eyes did not glow and if they did it would most likely be florescent paint put there by some of the local hamsters. “Angel Eyes” may not cry blood, but it gives you the feeling your being watched.
History: Located near the western side of Bayview Cemetery, under a grove oak and maple trees. According to The Bellingham Herald archives, buried at the foot of Angel Eyes are the bodies of William H. Bland, his two wives and a few other members of the Bland family. Bland, one of Bellingham's earliest pioneers, had the statue erected in Bayview for his first wife, Hattie, who died of tuberculosis in 1910. William, once a wealthy businessman, fell on hard times after the Great Depression swept the United States in the 1930s. According to the Nov. 9, 1936 edition of The Bellingham Herald, Bland became “despondent over financial affairs and sickness in his home,” and thereafter he committed suicide in the basement of the Whatcom County Courthouse.
BUMPS Rating:(1) BUMPS tested both stories about “Angel Eyes” and we have come to the conclusion that it is a crock of shit. We went to visit Angel eyes on the blood moon to optimize our chance to witness her weeping blood. Unfortunately there was no blood coming from her eyes. Also the eyes did not glow and if they did it would most likely be florescent paint put there by some of the local hamsters. “Angel Eyes” may not cry blood, but it gives you the feeling your being watched.
Myth: No one knows who restocks the Mysterious machine, it seems to dispense an endless supply of random sodas and it only cost 75 cents. There are even stories that people have gotten sodas that were discontinued over 20 years ago.
History: It is located in Seattle, Washington out front of Broadway Locksmith which has been at that current location for 30 years, and the machine has sat there for 20 years. The identity of the person restocking the machine is unknown. Even the employees at the Broadway locksmith don’t seem to know but lend power and property to keep it running. A city spokeswomen said there were no permits on file for the machine.
BUMPS Rating:(1) BUMPS travelled to the Mysterious soda machine to see what the hype was all about.The mysterious soda machine is located in Seattle Washington off the corner of john street and 10th avenue. At first glance it looks like a old outdated soda machine from the 70s. Upon further investigation you will notice all the buttons have been replaced with a “mystery” button. We spent $2.25 and got three different sodas, Pepsi, Mt dew live wire and fuzed iced tea. There was nothing supernatural or mysterious about it other than you will get a random pop for 75 cents. As for it being constantly stocked with soda, there is a perfectly normal answer. With a little research we found a picture of an unidentified person refilling it in broad daylight. If you manage to get a discontinued soda you could fetch a pretty penny on eBay or craigslist. Your gain “unidentified persons” loss.
History: It is located in Seattle, Washington out front of Broadway Locksmith which has been at that current location for 30 years, and the machine has sat there for 20 years. The identity of the person restocking the machine is unknown. Even the employees at the Broadway locksmith don’t seem to know but lend power and property to keep it running. A city spokeswomen said there were no permits on file for the machine.
BUMPS Rating:(1) BUMPS travelled to the Mysterious soda machine to see what the hype was all about.The mysterious soda machine is located in Seattle Washington off the corner of john street and 10th avenue. At first glance it looks like a old outdated soda machine from the 70s. Upon further investigation you will notice all the buttons have been replaced with a “mystery” button. We spent $2.25 and got three different sodas, Pepsi, Mt dew live wire and fuzed iced tea. There was nothing supernatural or mysterious about it other than you will get a random pop for 75 cents. As for it being constantly stocked with soda, there is a perfectly normal answer. With a little research we found a picture of an unidentified person refilling it in broad daylight. If you manage to get a discontinued soda you could fetch a pretty penny on eBay or craigslist. Your gain “unidentified persons” loss.