Medical mysteries, bizarre experiments, and scientific anomalies throughout history.
Tailings dam failure has caused devastating environmental disasters worldwide, killing hundreds and destroying ecosystems across multiple continents.
The Saguenay flood of July 1996 became the most catastrophic overland flood in 20th-century Canadian history, devastating Quebec’s Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean region with unprecedented rainfall. This natural disaster claimed 10 lives, caused $1.5 billion in damages, and left behind an iconic symbol of survival that still stands today.
Tarrare, a French showman and soldier, was known for his extraordinary appetite and eating habits, which earned him notoriety in 18th-century France. Born around 1772 near Lyon, Tarrare’s insatiable hunger led him to consume vast amounts of food, including live animals and unusual items. His condition has been the subject of much speculation and medical experimentation.
The Bone Wars: a Fossil Frenzy That Shaped Paleontology turned two respected scientists into bitter enemies who destroyed fossils and careers.