![]() ![]() But when we switched places, the beam was almost level!Īfter several experiments near the outskirts of the Oregon Vortex, we ventured further in where the House of Mystery was located. Everyone else noticed it was slanted since I was several inches taller. In the above picture, the guide and I stood a few feet away from each other and placed a beam on top of our heads. Since I was the tallest, I was picked on a lot. The guide made sure to include everyone in our group, even the young children. My mom wasn’t the only person in our group that demonstrated an anomaly. That was strange since we were in the middle of a forest, but for some unexplained reason, many animal species avoid the Vortex. We also noticed that there weren’t any animals around- no squirrels, no birds, nothing. Our guide said that happened to some people due to the polarization. It was strange to see their differences when they switched places, and it even felt a little different for them! I noticed that I got a bit of a “seasick” feeling when we started the tour, but after we left, it disappeared. ![]() Our tour guide on the left is inside the Vortex, and across the line, my mom is outside of it. In the center of the above picture is a brick line. Fortunately, my mom had a free afternoon, so I got to spend time with her on this tour! She was actually the first person in our tour group to demonstrate one of the odd features of the Vortex. And since I went early afternoon on a weekday (and I guess October 31st is technically a holiday to some people), I had a hard time finding someone who was able to accompany me last-minute. I decided to visit the Vortex a bit spur-of-the-moment. He also demonstrated how non-magnetic metals can still react to magnets, and even how magnetism can slow the force of gravity! This was a great primer before we were introduced to the Oregon Vortex, which is believed to be a strong disruption in the Earth’s typical magnetic field. Several of the staff members donned crazy costumes, but I’m pretty sure that was just because it was Halloween.īecause we arrived several minutes before our tour could begin, one staff member mesmerized everyone in the gift shop with the scientific magic of magnetism. We arrived at a historic mining shantytown where friendly staff were happy to greet us. Even though it is remote, there are plenty of billboard-sized signs pointing in the right direction. The drive to the Oregon Vortex provided beautiful fall scenery through the quaint town of Gold Hill and the rural area beyond. But what if some of these illusions continued even after you left the mystery house? You may discover that this is exactly what happens at the Oregon Vortex! Have you ever been to a House of Mystery before? The slanted floor, uneven roof, and caving walls allow for lots of optical illusions and a playground for your mind. ![]()
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