Fact Versus Fiction: Paul Revere’s Midnight Ride
Long ago, the hyper-lore surrounding Paul Revere galloped away with the facts.
Posts in category Astonishing Humans
Body oddities, incredible feats, genetic mutations, and all the extraordinary things people are and do
The Sideshow Corpse Hidden In A Fun House
The well-traveled, mummified mountebank crisscrossed the country for decades while in the midst of decomposition. And people paid to see it.
Soap Mummies: Why Some Bodies Turn Into Soap When They’re Buried
With just the right conditions, a corpse can turn into soap!
Did 300 Spartans Hold Off a Persian Army of Millions?
The Greek sacrifice at “The Hot Gates” proved greater than history remembers it.
The Cathedral of Junk is A Backyard Curiosity
One man’s trash is another man’s treasure at this recycled monument that helps keep Austin weird!
A Flea Market For Lovers Of The Strange and Unusual
A match made in punk-rock heaven that turned into an entire expo of unique oddities!
The Secret Card Game Used To Train CIA Operatives
The CIA declassified one of its secret training tools—a card game!
The Tallest Man In The World Ever: Robert Wadlow
By 8 years old, he was taller than his father.
The Gallon Challenge: Know Before You Blow Chunks
This viral internet challenge packs a deadly punch.
The Most Exclusive Club That You Won’t Want To Join
Is there a connection between artists and premature deaths—especially at age 27?