1. The Trial of Animals (Europe, Middle Ages) Believe it or not, people in medieval Europe sometimes hauled animals into court like rowdy troublemakers. If a pig trampled someone or rats infested a village, legal proceedings would be held against […]
1. The Vanishing Hitchhiker The story of the Vanishing Hitchhiker has appeared in multiple states, especially in the Midwest. The legend usually involves a driver picking up a young woman who mysteriously disappears from the car before reaching her destination.
1. The Dancing Plague of 1518 In 1518, residents of Strasbourg (then part of the Holy Roman Empire) were swept up in a mysterious compulsion to dance uncontrollably. What started as one woman’s bizarre behavior quickly spread, eventually affecting dozens
1. No Homework for Primary School Students (Finland) In Finland, education focuses on the well-being of students, and this approach includes no homework in elementary schools. The Finnish believe that children should have time to relax, play, and enjoy life
1. Jell-O Salad Jell-O salad was a beloved picnic dish that seemed to show up at nearly every summer gathering in the ’60s. The colorful, wobbly gelatin concoction often came with fruit or vegetables, making it a sweet or savory
1. Cadbury’s Dream In the early 2000s, Cadbury’s Dream hit shelves, offering a unique twist on the traditional milk chocolate bar by using white chocolate as its base. With a smooth, creamy texture and a slightly more sophisticated taste, it
1. The Catacombs of Paris Beneath the bustling streets of Paris lies an eerie network of tunnels, home to the remains of over six million people. Originally created to address the city’s overcrowded cemeteries in the late 18th century, the
