Where the Strange and Unusual Happens
Monsters, superstitions, bizarre encounters, the unexplained, and the paranormal, researched and told like a story.
Newest Articles
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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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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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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…
The Unexplained
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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…
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Stone Showers of an Unknown Origin
Hi folks, sorry for the long distance between posts. With Thanksgiving, Christmas and work over the last couple of months,…
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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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…
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Is the Tongue the Strongest Muscle in the Body?
The question, is the tongue the strongest muscle in the body, is something I remember hearing as far back as…