Strange but (mostly) true stories

"A mysterious mine in Arizona lures people in with the promise of gold. But many who seek it are never seen again. After being stranded in a snowstorm, a group of pioneers turns to cannibalism to survive. People with synesthesia may hear things they touch or taste things they see. This collection of stories explores the weird, the wild, and the wonderful that exists all around us. . . . all stories are based on eyewitness accounts or the solid research of serious investigators"--Provided by publisher.