In 1836, a hoax claimed bat-like creatures lived on the moon, fooling many. The Great Moon Hoax was published in The Sun newspaper, stirring widespread curiosity and debate.
In 1919, a tank containing 2.3 million gallons of molasses burst in Boston, causing a deadly flood. The bizarre incident led to improved construction regulations.
During the Cold War, the CIA tried to create spy cats equipped with listening devices. Operation Acoustic Kitty failed miserably due to the uncontrollable nature of felines.
The Dancing Plague of 1518 saw people uncontrollably dancing in the streets of Strasbourg for days. The strange phenomenon remains a mystery to this day.
In 1976, a Spanish village claimed to have seen an apparition of the Virgin Mary. The event led to a surge in pilgrimages and tourism, transforming the town's economy.
During WWII, the British military developed a plan to create an aircraft carrier out of ice. Project Habakkuk aimed to build a colossal floating structure using pykrete.