May 25, 2012

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King Tut’s Curse

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When Howard Carter and his team finally found the tomb of King Tutankhamun in February of 1923, the scientific community celebrated.

Ball Lightning

A 19th-century depiction of ball lightning.

One of the most bizarre forms of strange weather events are the numerous recorded incidents of what is collectively termed “ball lightning,” strange orbs of light and fire that seem to float through occupied spaces.

Was There Cannibalism in the Donner Party?

Map of the encampments of the Donner Party

The story of the Donner Party is one of struggle, family ties, survival and tragedy. While the story is partly that of an amazing journey, it is remembered for a gruesome detail, one that disgusts at the same time that it fascinates.

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The Sweating Sickness

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The first recorded occurrence of the sweating sickness took place in 1485. It began in August of that year and by October had wiped out thousands of people in London.

Steve Fossett and the Nevada Triangle

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Much less famous than its Bermuda counterpart, a wide area in the state of Nevada (and remote parts of its neighbor California) seems to have had more than its fair share of planes crashing or going missing. It’s known as the Nevada Triangle.

The Tunguska Event

A photo of the toppled trees at Tunguska

It was reported in some parts of Europe that for a few nights after the unexplained event the sky was still bright enough at midnight for people to read by while sitting outside.