Flannan Isles Lighthouse

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Flannan Isles Lighthouse

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In 1899, a passing ship investigated an unlit lighthouse. Upon arriving, they discovered a baffling scene. The keepers of the lighthouse were nowhere to be found, and they were never seen again. Today, we discuss the curious story of the Flannan Isles Lighthouse.

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