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Mystery Pinecone Mandala in Massachusetts Sparks Wild Theories Online

Anyone who’s ever read a fairy tale or watched a slasher movie knows some messed-up stuff goes down in the woods. This latest example from Waltham, Massachusetts, is no exception.

By Missy Baker · September 13, 2024

Tonight on "Unsolved Mysteries" Pixabay/Picryl

Disclaimer: While this story is mysteriously full of facts, It also contains an unexplained amount of satire.

Locals are abuzz about an unexplained phenomenon recently spotted in Cedarwood Park, and no, it doesn’t involve Bigfoot. At least, not that we know of.

An impeccable circle of pinecones, meticulously arranged like a mandala, has everyone scratching their heads and spouting wild theories about who could be responsible.

The curious creation was first spotted by Waltham resident Margaret Zeitouny during a routine dog walk on one of Cedarwood Park’s trails. Right away, she knew she’d stumbled onto something extraordinary. 

Naturally, she snapped a pic for social media, where the pinecone formation spread like wildfire, quickly sparking a frenzy of wild speculation about the cluster’s origins.

Is it the work of extraterrestrials wanting to communicate via pinecones? A new form of satanic ritual involving nature’s confetti? Or an ultra-creative raccoon with way too much time on his paws?

As of now, the visionary behind this pinecone art installation remains a mystery—a real backwoods Banksy.

It could be any one of us.  Odd News Show/ Canva

Zeitouny told reporters she’s leaning towards the idea that it’s some rogue art project from a student at nearby Brandeis University.

Hmm… sounds like something THEY’D want you to think. Ma’am, blink twice if the CIA has already gotten to you.

You saw nothing.  Will Smith/Vevo

Despite the wild theories, Zeitouny is on a mission to document the pinecone phenomenon, vowing to snap a new picture each day until the mystery either gets solved, the circle vanishes, or she gets beamed up to the mothership.

“I’m not giving up until I get to the bottom of this,” she chuckled tauntingly.

The pinecone Picasso obviously wants to remain anonymous, so we may never learn the creator’s true identity. 

"It wasn't Bigfoot. Trust me on that one. There's no such thing as Bigfoot! Now if you'll excuse me I have to go shave."
- Harry Largetoe, Local resident/Definitely NOT Bigfoot

Whether the artist is extraterrestrial, satanic, or simply a Sasquatch with an eye for beauty, one thing’s for sure—Waltham’s pinecone circle is capturing imaginations, sparking debates, and sending people down YouTube rabbit holes from which they may never recover.