weird history

  • When the Dead Don’t Stay Dead

    There are few things that humanity has been quite so consistently afraid of as a dead person who refuses to behave like one.

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  • The Night the Moon Cried Fire

    On this day in 1178, five monks looked up – and saw the Moon split in two, spitting fire and sparks. Did they witness a meteor? A massive lunar impact? Or something… not of this Earth?..

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  • Gef the Talking Mongoose: Oddness in the Isle of Man

    The tale of Gef the talking mongoose remains one of the most puzzling and intriguing mysteries of the paranormal world. Whether he was a genuine supernatural entity or a clever fabrication, Gef’s story continues to spark fascination and debate among believers and sceptics alike.

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