All rivers flow into the ocean. And that’s the only thing they have in common with each other. Most rivers are relatively tame, even if they may have roaring rapids and massive waterfalls. Some, however, are just plain odd for various reasons. They may flow through extreme environments, change their course, or even be so …
Which unusual and mysterious places do you think you’ll see on this list? For instance, do you know about Snake Island? Catacombs of Paris – A massive underground network containing the bones of millions of people. The tunnels stretch for hundreds of miles beneath the city, though only parts are open to visitors. Darvaza Gas …
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Do you think you know about all of these creepy mysteries? Most of them are unsolved but they do know what happened in a few of them. D. B. Cooper – In 1971, a man using the name Dan Cooper hijacked a plane, received ransom money, and parachuted into the night. Despite years of searching, …
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Did you read 19 Mostly Unsolved And Creepy Mysteries: Part One? Because this is part two. Ancient Tunnels and Underground Cities – Archaeologists have uncovered extensive underground structures beneath modern cities and remote regions. One of the most remarkable examples is Derinkuyu in Turkey, an underground city capable of sheltering thousands of people. Such discoveries …
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Do you think you know all of these weirdest things found in nature? Like the glass frog, for instance? Turritopsis dohrnii – Often called the “immortal jellyfish,” this tiny creature can return to an earlier stage of its life cycle after reaching adulthood, making scientists study its unusual aging process. Axolotl – A strange amphibian …
Do you think you know of all these strange historical events? What do you think is the most strange? Great Emu War – In 1932, farmers in Australia faced huge numbers of emus damaging crops. The government sent soldiers armed with machine guns to reduce the population. The birds proved surprisingly difficult to stop, leading …
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Are you sick of living in a crowded city with endless traffic jams and foul air? Would you like to wake up to an ocean breeze every day as you roam the seven seas? I have good news for you. You can do that without even becoming a sailor on the Freedom Ship! Assuming it …
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When you have ridiculous amounts of money, you can have anything you need. You may also acquire many things you don’t need. For instance, you might get stuck with a medieval fortress. Russian businessman Vladimir Galaganov has been caught in an unusual dilemma. After spending decades building houses for others, he decided to finally construct …
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What weird things civilizations used before their time can you think of? Gourds as bowls and cups and fish skin for clothes are only some of the weird things. Animal Horns – Hollowed horns served as cups, containers, funnels, and musical instruments. Bones – Sharpened animal bones became needles, fishhooks, awls, knives, and carving tools. …
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Do you know what’s in your attic? If you live in an older house that has had several previous owners, you might be in for a surprise. People can store precious, weird, or horrifying things in their attics and simply forget they’re there. Or perhaps they choose to forget, as they’d get in trouble if …
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