Where the Strange and Unusual Happens
Monsters, superstitions, bizarre encounters, the unexplained, and the paranormal, researched and told like a story.
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The Cardiff Giant: The Ten Foot Hoax That Fooled America
A ten foot petrified man found on a New York farm drew huge crowds in 1869. Here is how the…
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The Morris Worm: The Student Who Accidentally Broke the Internet
In 1988 a Cornell student released the Morris worm just to measure the internet. A safety feature he added on…
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Why Did Hundreds of People Dance Themselves to Death in 1518?
In 1518, hundreds of people in Strasbourg danced for weeks and could not stop. Five centuries on, nobody agrees what…
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Has Noah’s Ark Been Found? The Search on Mount Ararat
A drill bit snaps in eastern Turkey and the headlines say the Ark is found. Here is what is actually…
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The Piltdown Man Hoax: The Fossil That Fooled the Experts
A skull found in an English gravel pit fooled the world for 41 years. Here is how the Piltdown Man…
The Unexplained
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Has Noah’s Ark Been Found? The Search on Mount Ararat
A drill bit snaps in eastern Turkey and the headlines say the Ark is found. Here is what is actually…
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The Curse of the Charles Haskell, a Ghost Ship of Dead Men
A fishing schooner was said to be cursed before it ever left the dock. Then a deadly collision sent a…
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Aliens? UFO Sightings and Alien Abductions: The Conspiracy
Have you ever wondered if aliens really exist? Well, this post will break down the most popular theories and conspiracies…
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Is Spontaneous Combustion in Humans Possible?
Most people will roll their eyes or laugh when they hear of spontaneous combustion in humans. But for those who…
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A Strange Case of Spontaneous Combustion
Over time there have been many documented and non-documented cases of spontaneous combustion and spontaneous human combustion. Some of these…
Questions and Answers
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Why Do Spiders Come Inside in Autumn?
Spiders seem to invade every home each autumn. The real reason is stranger than escaping the cold, and the old…
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Can Anything Actually Live Inside the Human Brain?
Parasites, amoebae and tapeworm larvae can all live inside a human brain. Here’s how they get in, what they do,…
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Will Your Eyes Really Pop Out If You Sneeze With Them Open?
Sneeze with your eyes open and they’ll pop out. It’s a warning most of us grew up with. Here’s what…
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What Happens if You Get the Wrong Blood Type in a Transfusion?
A mismatched transfusion isn’t poisoning: your own immune system destroys the donor cells. What happens, and why most cases trace…
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Why Do We Say “Bless You” When Someone Sneezes?
Saying “bless you” after a sneeze is a reflex almost none of us can explain. From ancient Greek omens and…
Dream Interpretation
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Dreams About Being Attacked by a Swarm of Insects: What It Means
A dream about being attacked by a swarm of insects is rarely about the bugs. Here is what the swarm,…
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Is Manipulating Your Dreams with Lucid Dreaming Possible?
Lucid dreaming is often a thrilling time for many people, but they may not know if it’s possible to manipulate…
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Dreams about Cheating: Their Meaning and Interpretation
Have you ever had dreams about cheating? It can be difficult to determine the meaning and interpretation of this type…
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Dream Meanings and Interpretations for Flying
Most flying dreams, or dreams about flying may symbolize a person’s strong will and mind. A time where you feel…
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Interpreting Dreams of Crime and Violent Acts
Welcome back to the Dream Series here on Odd Random Thoughts. I know, I know, it’s been entirely too long…
Superstitions
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Why Do Spiders Come Inside in Autumn?
Spiders seem to invade every home each autumn. The real reason is stranger than escaping the cold, and the old…
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Is It Good Luck When a Bird Poops on You?
An old superstition says a bird pooping on you brings good luck and even money. Here is where the belief…
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Why Do We Say “Bless You” When Someone Sneezes?
Saying “bless you” after a sneeze is a reflex almost none of us can explain. From ancient Greek omens and…
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Good Luck or Bad Luck: Why Does it Rain on Your Wedding Day?
On the day of your wedding, whether it rains or not is a superstition that many people hold true. Some…
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Superstitious Beliefs About Moths: Spiritual Meanings
In this post we will discuss the many superstitious beliefs about moths. We’re going to explore some of the ancient…
Medical and Science
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The Boys Who Grew a New Suit of Skin in a Test Tube
In 1983 two badly burned brothers were given a brand new suit of skin, grown from their own cells in…
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Can Anything Actually Live Inside the Human Brain?
Parasites, amoebae and tapeworm larvae can all live inside a human brain. Here’s how they get in, what they do,…
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What Happens if You Get the Wrong Blood Type in a Transfusion?
A mismatched transfusion isn’t poisoning: your own immune system destroys the donor cells. What happens, and why most cases trace…
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10 Strange Inventions: From Pierced Glasses to The Snot Sucker
The world is full of strange and unusual inventions. From pierced glasses to the snot-sucker, there are many inventions that…
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Isaac Newton and the Falling Apple – His Greatest Discovery
Isaac Newton is one of the most influential scientists to have ever lived. His contributions are still essential in modern…