Did you ever think of people disappearing into the fog? Here are 9 true stories of these occurrences? 1. The Great Smog of London (1952) In December 1952, a deadly pollution fog known as the Great Smog of London blanketed London for five days. Visibility dropped to just a few feet, stopping traffic and closing …
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Can you hear that? That’s the sound of the newest part of your series of Fun and Weird World Firsts! These articles have become something of a tradition here on Oddee. At this point, though, it’s been more than a year since our last episode, so it’s high time we pick things back up. And …
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Henry VIII, Caligula, Ivan the Terrible… History is full of weird and, frankly, insane kings. But what about the queens? Although they tend to play a smaller role in history books, queens were incredibly important figures alongside their husbands. And they could be every bit as eccentric, cruel, and crazy as any man. Here are …
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Do you know these dark facts about families? There are so many things to learn about those that share our blood. Parents who control every aspect of a child’s life may inhibit decision-making, confidence, and problem-solving, leaving adults anxious and incapable of independence. Overprotection can come at an unwanted cost. Did you know this as …
Do you know these dark summer facts? There are some strange things that happen in the summer. Heat-Induced Sleep Disorders The brain struggles to cool down in sweltering heat, disrupting sleep cycles. Chronic summer insomnia can trigger hallucinations, irritability, and impaired judgment, making the hot months feel almost nightmarish. Flash Floods from Sudden Storms Summer …
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If Dracula started lurking around your home, would you sue him for harassment? People have certainly tried. It’s surprisingly common to find laws and court cases involving mythical creatures. In some cases, people try to collect their dues from ghosts and goblins, while in others, they try to protect them. And then there are the …
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Do you know all of these facts about bottled water? Like how long some companies have been bottling water from prized sources? Bottled water has existed for centuries. People have been bottling water from natural springs since the 1700s because they believed the water had health benefits. (Team spring water over all water here! Some …
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It’s a day at the horse races, and would you look at that? The horse you bet on has just won and earned you a nice wad of cash! And that horse’s name is Baked Bean Slip and Slide. Well, we made that one up. But it’s a well-known fact that racehorses often have incredibly …
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Have you ever messed up something so bad in your life that you wished you could sue yourself? What if we told you that people have done just that? Most self-suing cases get dismissed by the courts because, let’s be honest, they’re ridiculous. Occasionally, however, they do allow people to sue themselves. That’s when things …
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These funny toddler traits will have you smiling from ear to ear. Sorry not sorry but how fun are toddlers!? They may call all animals “dog” at first. This is called overextension and a normal language phase. A toddler’s laugh is contagious partly because it’s usually spontaneous and unfiltered. Their working memory is limited which …
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