Do you know about the weirdest things that happened in 1998? Between the toys and the songs it was a whole weird year. A movie about a giant asteroid terrified audiences when in Armageddon, oil drillers were sent into space to stop a massive asteroid from destroying Earth. Te was both thrilling and …
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What do you know all about cheating? These are some of the facts about it. It can also be driven by opportunity, curiosity, or impulsiveness. Physical cheating involves sexual or romantic contact. Not all relationships survive it, and ending one can be a healthy choice. Social stigma around cheating varies by culture. Therapy, such as …
Do you partake in odd human behaviors like watching the same show or movie again and again? What about talking to yourself? Human like to collect things without practical use like stamps, figurines, or rare objects that may have little to no function otherwise. The satisfaction often comes from organization, nostalgia, or the thrill of …
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What do you think of these fun facts about the US of A? Do you ever call the United States that? Americans created monster-sized milkshakes loaded with candy. In Alaska, some people commute by airplane instead of car. In Florida, “Florida Man” headlines are so strange they became an internet meme. California once had a …
How deep would you be willing to sink? Very deep, if you’re a marathon runner. A group of marathoners recently set an unusual world record. They didn’t run the fastest or the longest. Instead, they ran the deepest. The 55 runners broke the world record for a marathon run at the greatest depth underground on …
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Are these potato chip fun facts about your favorite snack food? Tell us the best flavor of chips in the comments! Overcooked chips may taste bitter. Potato chips are popular at parties, picnics, and sporting events. Some chips are seasoned with spices, herbs, or cheese powders. Advertising has played a big role in their popularity. …
What kind of reality TV shows do you love to binge? From fears to dating, there is something for everyone. Some shows use hidden cameras to capture natural reactions. Some shows are criticized for lacking authenticity. Judges or audience votes are commonly used to determine outcomes. Docuseries-style reality shows follow real-life professions or lifestyles. Reality …
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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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