Phineas Gage, The Man Who Survived a Hole Through His Head
Phineas Gage suffered a head injury that ought to have killed him instantly—but it didn’t. Although he survived a gory accident with an iron rod …
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Amar Bharati, The Man who Raised his Arm in The Air for 50 years
When you think of spiritual dedication, you may think of monks or nuns – people who dedicate their whole existence to a higher power. These …
The Lion-Faced Man, Stephan Bibrowski’s Incredible Story
Barnum & Bailey Circus dubbed itself “The Greatest Show on Earth.” The traveling circus featured trapeze artists, acrobats, clowns, and even a human cannonball. In …
Violet Jessop, The Unsinkable Stewardess Who Survived Titanic and Two other Ships
Violet Jessop’s story is one of the most remarkable shipwreck survival stories in maritime history. Not only did she survive one shipwreck, but she survived three! And these weren’t …
The Disappearance of Marvin Clark, America’s Oldest Active Missing Person
Nearly one hundred years ago, 75-year-old Marvin Clark left his home in Tigard, Oregon, to visit his daughter in Portland and vanished, igniting what would …
Carlos Hathcock: The Legendary Sniper of the Vietnam War
Carlos Hathcock is a legend in the world of military snipers. His precision, stealth, and patience has earned him a nearly mythical status during the …
The Heartbreaking Tale of Geraldine Largay
The Appalachian Trail boasts breathtaking scenery and is home to wildlife aplenty, including black bears, raccoons, and even poisonous snakes. Still, the lush, dense forests, …
Carl Brashear’s Integral Role in the Palomares Incident
On January 17, 1966, a B-52 bomber from the United States Air Force collided with a KC-135 tanker mid-air while refueling. The bomber and the …
Did Karolina Olsson Sleep for 32 Years?
In the 19th century, something unusual happened on an island in the Baltic Sea. A teenage girl slept for decades, leading the public to believe …
Angus Barbieri, The Man who Didn’t Eat for 382 Days
Over half of the Western population is estimated to be classed as “overweight.” As a result, wellness and health are big business—the global fitness industry, …