**BREAKING: MARYLAND HISTORICAL SOCIETY BAFFLED BY MYSTERIOUS MACHINE THAT MAY CHANGE COURSE OF HISTORY (OR AT LEAST LOCAL DINING HABITS)**
Annapolis, MD – In a bizarre turn of events, the Maryland Historical Society has announced that they are on the hunt for the identity of a mysterious machine that has been spotted roaming the streets of Annapolis, leaving a trail of confusion and bewildered onlookers in its wake.
According to eyewitnesses, the machine, which appears to be some sort of futuristic contraption with flashing lights and a penchant for 80s disco music, has been seen careening through the historic district, dodging pedestrians and colonial-era lampposts with ease.
“I was just trying to enjoy my Natty Boh and crab cake at the local tavern when suddenly, this…this…THING came barreling down the street, blasting ‘Stayin’ Alive’ on its built-in speakers,” said local resident and self-proclaimed “connoisseur of all things weird,” Larry Jenkins. “I mean, I’ve seen some wild stuff in my day, but this thing takes the cake…or should I say, the crab cake?”
The machine, which has been dubbed the “Annapolis Enigma” by local historians, is believed to be some sort of time-traveling device, although its exact purpose and origins remain a mystery.
“We’re stumped,” admitted Dr. Emily Chen, curator of the Maryland Historical Society. “We’ve consulted with experts in the field, and no one can seem to figure out what this thing is or where it came from. We’re starting to think it might be a prank gone wrong…or a clever marketing ploy to promote the new Annapolis craft beer festival.”
As the search for answers continues, residents and tourists alike are flocking to social media to share their own encounters with the mysterious machine.
“I was walking my dog when I saw this…this…THING zooming down the sidewalk,” tweeted @AnnapolisLocal. “It had a giant screen on the side that said ‘Tacos 4 Life’…I mean, who doesn’t love tacos, but come on?”
The Maryland Historical Society is urging anyone with information about the machine’s origins or purpose to come forward. In the meantime, locals are advised to steer clear of the Annapolis Enigma, lest they become an impromptu participant in its next adventure.
**UPDATE:** The society has just announced a $10,000 reward for anyone who can provide information leading to the identification and/or capture of the mysterious machine. If you have any information, please contact them at (410) 555-1234 or [mysterymachine@marylandhistory.org](mailto:mysterymachine@marylandhistory.org).
