In the early 20th century, a man named Charles Osborne had a medical condition called “harmonica tongue,” which caused him to hiccup continuously for 68 years. His hiccups began in 1922 and continued almost nonstop until his death in 1990, at the age of 97. Osborne’s hiccups were so severe that he was unable to […]
In ancient Rome, it was considered a sign…
In ancient Rome, it was considered a sign of wealth and sophistication to have one’s own private urine collection. Urine was collected and then sold to launderers, who used it to bleach clothing because it contained ammonia, a natural cleaning agent. Urine from men who ate a lot of vegetables was considered the most valuable […]
In the early 20th century, a group of scientists…
In the early 20th century, a group of scientists in Russia carried out a series of experiments in which they attempted to communicate with plants. They believed that plants were sentient beings that were capable of feeling emotions and responding to stimuli, and they attempted to communicate with them using various methods, including talking to […]
In the Middle Ages, people believed that…
In the Middle Ages, people believed that a “mandrake root” was a human-shaped root that grew beneath the gallows where criminals had been hanged. It was believed that the mandrake root would shriek when it was pulled out of the ground, and that anyone who heard the shriek would die. As a result, people would […]
Cross Correspondences
In the early 20th century, a group of scientists in the United States conducted a series of experiments in which they tried to communicate with the dead through the use of psychic mediums. These experiments, known as the “Cross Correspondences,” involved the mediums receiving messages from spirits who claimed to be deceased scientists and scholars. […]
One of the craziest historical facts…
One of the craziest historical facts is that during the Tang Dynasty in China (618-907), Emperor Xuanzong had a favorite concubine named Yang Yuhuan who was renowned for her beauty and intelligence. Yang Yuhuan was so beloved by the Emperor that he is said to have neglected his duties and spent most of his time […]
There are many interesting and unusual facts…
There are many interesting and unusual facts from history, but here is one that might be considered “crazy”: In ancient Rome, it was considered a sign of prosperity to be able to eat food with your hands, rather than using utensils. As a result, people would often eat their food with their fingers, and it […]
Here is a somewhat strange and obscure…
One interesting historical fact that comes to mind is that in ancient Rome, it was common practice for wealthy people to have a “taster” sample their food and drinks before they consumed it. This was done to ensure that the food or drink was not poisoned. The taster would sample a small amount of the […]
One of the craziest historical facts is that the…
One of the craziest historical facts is that the Great Fire of London, which occurred in 1666, actually helped to improve the city. At the time, London was a crowded, dirty, and poorly planned city with narrow winding streets, wooden buildings, and open sewers. The fire burned for three days and destroyed much of the […]
The people of Massachusetts buy more lottery…
The people of Massachusetts buy more lottery and scratch-off tickets than any other state by a huge margin.