“Unearthed Bizarre Moments: Discover the 13 Most Mind-Blowing Events in History That You Won’t Believe Actually Happened!”
4. Oregon’s Exploding Whale
In 1970, Oregon officials faced a unique challenge: how to dispose of a beached whale carcass.
Their brilliant idea? Blow it up with dynamite. The explosion sent whale chunks flying through the air, damaging cars and terrifying onlookers. Needless to say, they didn’t try that method again.
5. When U.S. Congress Became a Fight Club
In 1798, a long-standing disagreement in Congress escalated into a physical fight between Matthew Lyon and Roger Griswold.
The altercation involved canes, fire tongs, and an alarming amount of shouting. It’s one of the earliest and wildest examples of political debates turning physical.
6. The Eiffel Tower Sale (Twice)
Con artist Victor Lustig pulled off one of the boldest scams in history by “selling” the Eiffel Tower. Twice.
He convinced scrap metal dealers that the iconic landmark was being dismantled, pocketing huge sums before disappearing. His audacity earned him a legendary reputation.
7. The Dancing Plague of 1518
In Strasbourg, France, dozens of people began dancing uncontrollably in the streets and couldn’t stop.
Some danced themselves into exhaustion or death. Historians still debate the cause, ranging from ergot poisoning to mass hysteria, but it remains one of history’s most bizarre events.
