The Minnesota Iceman

The Minnesota Iceman was a mysterious frozen hominid exhibit that toured carnivals and sideshows in the 1960s. Housed in a refrigerated coffin, this hairy, human-like creature with primitive features sparked debates about whether it represented an unknown primate species, a Neanderthal specimen, or an elaborate hoax. Zoologist Ivan Sanderson examined the specimen and initially declared it authentic, though its origins remain unverified. The Iceman disappeared after its owner withdrew it from public view, leaving behind only photographs and witness accounts. This cryptic case continues to intrigue cryptozoologists as one of America's most bizarre unexplained exhibits.