Odd and Bizarre Laws From Back In Time

Do you know about all of these odd and bizarre laws from back in time? Like the regulation of clothing, for instance? No Armor in Parliament — England, 1313 The Statute Forbidding Bearing of Armour prohibited people from bringing armor into Parliament. The rule was connected to preventing intimidation and violence inside political proceedings. It …

Strange Weather & Natural Phenomena That May Shock You

Do you know about this strange weather and phenomena? Like the fish rain? Tunguska Event — Siberia, 1908 On June 30, something exploded over remote Siberia with enough energy to flatten an estimated 2,000 square kilometers of forest. No conventional impact crater was found. The leading explanation is an asteroid or comet fragment exploding in …

Strange Animal-Related Disasters You’ve Never Heard Of

What do you think are the strangest animal-related disasters? Do you know about the horses? The Great Emu War — Australia, 1932 Thousands of emus invaded agricultural areas in Western Australia and damaged crops. The Australian government sent soldiers equipped with machine guns to control them. The operation was surprisingly ineffective: the birds scattered rapidly …

15 Crazy Human Things That Can Happen To People

Do you know about these crazy human things? What would you do if you could suddenly speak a different language? People who suddenly develop a foreign accent — Foreign Accent Syndrome can make someone’s speech sound as if they’re from another country, despite never learning that accent. The woman who couldn’t stop laughing — There …

20 Movies Based on Incredible Real-Life Stories: Part Two

Have you read 20 Movies Based on Incredible Real-Life Stories: Part One? Because this is part two. The Revenant (2015) — The Revenant Inspired by the life of frontiersman Hugh Glass, the story follows a badly injured man struggling to survive after being attacked by a bear and abandoned by members of his expedition. The …

Crazy Instruments Most People Don’t Know About 

Have you ever heard of these crazy instruments? Or maybe you have played some of them and have something to add to the list! Hydraulophone Imagine an instrument played by sticking your fingers into streams of water. A hydraulophone uses flowing water to control sound, making it look more like a bizarre scientific experiment than …

Dangerous Victorian Industries Children Worked In

Do you know the history of children working in dangerous Victorian industries? These kids were worked to the literal bone. Children worked in coal mines. Some children worked underground or around mine entrances, performing repetitive jobs such as opening and closing ventilation doors. The work could involve darkness, dust, exhausting hours, and serious accident risks. …