The Cardiff Giant: A Stone Man’s Secrets
Even P.T. Barnum tried to buy the giant.
Posts in category Vintage + Historical Oddities
All the bizarre, seldom seen, and utterly delightfully odd and strange people, places and stories from a bygone era
Children Played With Toy Guillotines During The Great Terror
Children would decapitate dolls, even live rats, with their bladed toys.
The Mystery Of SS Morro Castle, Shipwrecked On The Jersey Shore
Child-smuggling, marine negligence, arson, and possibly even murder…
Happy 30th Anniversary To Our Grand Prairie Attraction!
Believe It or Not!, just nine months after the horrific fire, the Odditorium doors opened on June 22, 1989.
The American Defectors Who became North Korean Movie Stars
Between beatings and psychological torture, they played evil Americans in propaganda films.
The Medical Mystery Of Tarrare, A Cannibalistic French Spy
Tarrare was the walking manifestation of one of the seven deadly sins as he prowled the cobbled streets of 18th-century Paris indulging his endless hunger.
Funeral Homes Were The First To Provide Ambulances
Law enforcement had a list of funeral homes they would call for emergency assistance.
Harmless Sea Skate Or Spawn Of Satan?
Of course, we now know that these creatures are not infernal beings or long-sought cryptids.
The Often-Overlooked Women Behind Famous Male Writers
Many legendary male writers have women to thank for their success.
War Pigeons And Their Tales Of Lifesaving Bravery
One pigeon delivered a message that saved the lives of 2,000 soldiers!