Do you know all about these accidental inventions? Like silly putty or potato chips? Alexander Fleming – Discovered penicillin in 1928 after noticing that mold had accidentally contaminated a petri dish and killed nearby bacteria. The mistake helped create modern antibiotics. Percy Spencer – Discovered the idea behind the microwave oven when a candy bar …
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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 know these dark and creepy true stories? The Elisa Lam story is absolutely wild and so sad, if you don’t know it already. Dyatlov Pass Incident – In 1959, nine experienced hikers died in Russia’s Ural Mountains. Their tent was found cut open from the inside, and the group had fled into freezing …
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“What’s in a name?” asked Juliet. Quite a bit if you’re trying to do good business. Even if you have an amazing product, an unmarketable name can mean no one will ever buy it. How you arrive at the name of your company, however, can often be a story in itself. Many of the world’s …
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What do you think of these odd human behaviors? Do you have something add to the list? Hikikomori – A term used to describe people who withdraw from society for long periods, sometimes staying isolated at home for years. Temple Grandin – Studied unusual sensory experiences and designed a “hug machine” to create calming pressure, …
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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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Most conspiracy theories are… Well, they’re a little out there. Yet, the most popular ones make enough sense or are based sufficiently on facts that they prove shockingly persistent. But then there are those theories that are too bizarre for even the most dedicated tinfoil hat-wearing weirdos to believe. Whether they lack reliable evidence or …
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Who do you think will be on this list of the most famous criminals in the world? Do you think you will know everyone on the list? John Dillinger – A famous 1930s bank robber who became known for dramatic escapes. His gang once escaped a jail using a fake wooden gun that fooled guards. …
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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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