Here are 14 of the most bizarre, from those that turned out to be true to those that are still unsolved.
13. Extra drinking time
It’s said that the original Red Lion at Gleadless straddled the old border between Derbyshire and Yorkshire, which both had different licensing laws. As a result, one side of the pub had to stop serving before the other. Photo: © JThomas (cc-by-sa/2.0)
14. Loxley moorland mystery
In a mystery well over 100 years old, an article describes how a woman was found murdered in her cottage in Loxley, her baby still alive, and no trace of any murder weapons or killers. Photo: Shutterstock
15. Black dog of bunting nook
Legend has it that a sinister black dog prowls along a quiet lane on the outskirts of Sheffield, appearing before cars and making the engines stall. Photo: Shutterstock