Ancient but Fabulous: Stegosaurus Turns Heads at Sotheby Auction
Just because you’re old and arthritic doesn’t mean you can’t turn heads among New York City’s elite. “Apex,” the 161-million-year-old Stegosaurus, is proof positive of that.
Missy Baker
Know Your Odd History: Acclaimed Stuntman Survived Niagara Falls but Was Taken Down by an Orange Peel
An interesting daredevil life ended ironically when Leach slipped on an orange peel, broke his leg, got gangrene, and died two months later.
Gabe Herman
Odd But True Tax Day Facts To Make You Forget How Much You Owe The IRS
Tax Day is no laughing matter… or is it? Join us as we uncover the hilarious side of taxation. From wacky tax laws to mind-boggling stats, prepare to be blown away by these odd, but true, Tax Day facts.
Missy Baker
Rare Pilgrim’s Badge Discovered Unveiling Centuries-Old Beliefs
Archaeologists in Poland discovered a rare medieval pilgrim’s badge featuring a basilisk, offering insights into past beliefs and practices. The finding sheds light on the fact that there are other pilgrims besides the ones from Thanksgiving.
Elon Altman
2,000 Doors, 10,000 Windows, and Impossible to Heat: The Winchester Mystery House
Sarah Winchester’s Victorian mansion is an architectural marvel in San Jose, California, a city known for other architectural marvels like “the nice In-N-Out Burger.” Known for its peculiar design and continuous construction (slow union workers), it captivates visitors with its maze-like layout, mysterious history, and musty old-person smell.
Elon Altman
The Curious Case of Friday the 13th: Unraveling the Mystery of Unlucky Days
Friday the 13th is a date that many people dread and avoid. But why is this day so feared and loathed? What are the origins and superstitions behind this notorious date? And is there any truth to the claim that Friday the 13th is the unluckiest day of all time?
Odd News Staff
