The Whole Stuffed Camel: A Satirical Dish with a Rich History
The Whole Stuffed Camel: a Satirical Dish with a Rich History exposed one of culinary history’s strangest deceptions and cultural myths.
Historical Events
Pivotal moments in history with strange and unexplained elements.
The Sodder Children Disappearance: A Baffling Mystery that Continues to Haunt
On Christmas Eve, 1945, a fire destroyed the Sodder family’s home in Fayetteville, West Virginia. Five of the nine Sodder children were nowhere to be found, and despite a thorough investigation, no bodies were ever recovered. The Sodder children disappearance remains one of the most enduring unsolved mysteries in American history.
The Vanishing Keepers of the Flannan Isles Lighthouse: A Mystery That Defies Explanation
The Flannan Isles Lighthouse mystery is one of the most enduring unsolved enigmas in maritime history. In December 1900, three lighthouse keepers vanished without a trace from their remote outpost on the Flannan Isles, a rocky archipelago off the west coast of Scotland. The incident has sparked intense speculation and debate, with various theories attempting to explain the disappearance of James Ducat, Thomas Marshall, and Donald McArthur.
The London Beer Flood: A Disaster that Shook the City
On October 17, 1814, a devastating disaster struck the heart of London, known as the London Beer Flood. A massive vat of fermenting porter burst at the Meux & Co’s Horse Shoe Brewery, unleashing a tidal wave of beer that swept through the streets, claiming the lives of eight people and destroying several homes. This tragic event would have a lasting impact on the city and the brewing industry.
The Fabrication of Sorrow: Uncovering the Dark World of Holocaust-Related Hoaxes
The Category:Holocaust-related hoaxes phenomenon has been a persistent thorn in the side of historians and scholars, as individuals have sought to exploit the tragedy of the Holocaust for personal gain or to further their own agendas. By examining the historical context and impact of these hoaxes, we can better understand the motivations behind them and the harm they cause. This article delves into the world of Holocaust-related hoaxes, exploring the events, context, and aftermath of these fabrications.
Morgellons
Morgellons sufferers claim mysterious fibers emerge from their skin. This bizarre condition sparked medical controversy and CDC investigation.
The Mad Gasser of Mattoon
The Mad Gasser of Mattoon was the name given to an event of alleged mass hysteria in which a person or people allegedly committed a series of apparent gas attacks in Mattoon, Illinois, during the mid-
Exaro: The British Website that Fomented a False Abuse Scandal
Exaro, a British website, was at the center of a false abuse scandal that led to a £2 million probe and the jailing of its key witness, Carl Beech. The website’s coverage of the allegations, which included claims of a paedophile ring composed of powerful individuals, was widely criticized. Exaro’s editor-in-chief, Mark Watts, stood by the website’s coverage, but the damage had already been done.
Uncovering the Dark Secrets of Project MKUltra: The CIA’s Human Experimentation Program
Uncovering the Dark Secrets of Project MKUltra reveals the CIA’s horrifying human experiments with mind control, torture, and psychological warfare.
Roy Sullivan
Roy Sullivan survived seven lightning strikes but couldn’t escape the curse that made people fear him. His tragic end remains unexplained.