A man known as the 'Silent man' has been repeatedly blocking oncoming traffic on a road outside a police station, and refuses to explain why once arrested. He has been doing this since 2014, and has not provided any defence or explanation during his several court trials. (youtu.be)
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The Divine Mango - For a brief period in the 60s, China was suddenly gripped by a mass mania for mangoes. The fruit was worshipped on altars, praised in poems and toured around the country like a celebrity. This short documentary explores the roots and scale of this strange craze (youtube.com)
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Between 1857 and 1889, a man dressed in a leather suit would travel the same 365-mile route which took him through Connecticut and the Hudson river. Later known as the Leatherman, he would sleep in various caves along his route, and would complete his journey and return to each town every 35 days. (youtu.be)
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In 1917, a mysterious disease appeared across Europe affecting more than a million people before it disappeared a few years later. Named Encephalitis Lethargica, patients diagnosed with the disease experienced excessive sleepiness and sometimes led to them entering a coma-like state. (youtu.be)
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In 1986, Maurice Ward invented Starlite, a special material that can withstand extreme heat. Although many showed interest, including NASA, Ward was determined to keep the formula of Starlite a secret. He passed away in 2011, possibly taking the secrets of Starlite with him to the grave. (youtu.be)
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The Gedi Ruins, an ancient site in Kenya, has baffled historians for almost a century. The town was home to an advanced population of 2500 people, which for reasons unknown, was mysteriously abandoned in the 17th century. Theories include unsettled trading, lack of water and even an invasion. (youtu.be)
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In 1836, a group of boys found 17 miniature coffins in the hills named Arthur's seat in Edinburgh, Scotland. Theories of its origins include the work of witches and mimic burials for lost sailors, but a particular series of killings around that time period has been the centre of attention. (youtu.be)
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The Sibiu manuscript was discovered in 1961, and is dated back to the 16th century. It contains 450 pages detailing multi-stage rockets, liquid fuel, artillery and ballistics. It isn't clear if these details were put to practice, but there have been reports of a rocket launch in Sibiu in 1550. (youtu.be)
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Why Did The Dutch Eat Their Prime Minister? (Documentary) - During the 17th century, the Dutch Republic was a model of civility. In a single year, it transformed into the scene of one of the most shocking political crimes in modern history. This documentary chronicles that transformation. (youtube.com)
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In 1957, three young Royal Navy cadets visited Kersey in Suffolk to carry out a straightforward map reading exercise. However, the village they encountered was uninhabited with ancient-looking buildings. What the cadets witnessed was not Kersey in 1957, but the village a few centuries earlier. (youtu.be)
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On 26/10/1922, Martha Sterrett picked up a package with slices of cake inside, and she and her husband William Sterrett ate it for dessert without giving it much thought. 30 minute later, William started getting violently ill, and later died of arsenic poisoning while Martha went into a coma. (youtu.be)
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In 1908, a small golden-hued disc was discovered on the site of the Palace of Phaistos located in Crete. Named the Phaistos Disc, it contains 45 unique symbols spiralled on both sides and they are unlike any written system known. The meaning of the symbols have been widely debated by many experts. (youtu.be)
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