Cause of Fighter Pilot’s Mystery Migraines Revealed: Too Tight Helmet
As anyone who has suffered a migraine knows, it can feel like an invisible vise is squeezing your head. Conversely, having your head squeezed can also trigger a migraine. This...
Wild Chain Reactions That Produced Unexpected Consequences
Do you know about these wild chain reactions? Like the park that was created by a shipwreck? The Great Stink and London's Sewer Revolution In the summer of 1858, exceptionally...
Historical Mistakes With Huge Consequences
These historical mistakes had huge consequences. Do you know about the Titanic or The Challenger Disaster? The Great Fire of London In 1666, a fire began in a bakery on...
Dog That Hunts ‘Sea Vomit’ Wins Animal of the Year Award
Every year, the International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW) hands out its Animal Action Awards. They recognize those who have made significant contributions to nature conservation and protecting vulnerable critters....
The Server Closet Got Its Job Back
Five years ago, the server closet was a punchline. Companies were ripping racks out of back offices, canceling colo contracts, and shipping everything to a hyperscaler. The pitch was simple:...
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Dog That Hunts ‘Sea Vomit’ Wins Animal of the Year Award
Every year, the International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW) hands out its Animal Action Awards. They recognize those who have made significant contributions to nature conservation and protecting vulnerable critters....
The Server Closet Got Its Job Back
Five years ago, the server closet was a punchline. Companies were ripping racks out of back offices, canceling colo contracts, and shipping everything to a hyperscaler. The pitch was simple:...
Odd Things UK Hospitals Revealed They’ve Pulled Out of People’s Butts
Did you know that you can simply ask government agencies to tell you what’s going on? America, the U.K., and many other countries have Freedom of Information laws that compel...
The Headlight Flash That Warns Strangers About Speed Traps: The Weirdly Universal Driver Code Courts Keep Arguing About
Flashing your headlights to warn an oncoming driver about a speed trap is, in most places, legal. Courts have said so repeatedly. The move feels illicit because it feels like...
Famous Things That Almost Had Different Names
Do you know about these things that almost had a different name? What do you think will be on this list? Pepsi-Cola — Brad's Drink When Caleb Bradham developed the...
College Professor Charged in Strange Serial Pee Vandalism Case
When something equally outrageous and weird happens at a college, you’re usually not wrong in suspecting out-of-control frat boys or other students gone wild. This case, however, shows that college...
Online Delivery Black Market for In-N-Out Burgers is Growing in California
When it comes to fast food hamburgers, the Californian In-N-Out chain typically ranks toward the top in popularity. That’s despite the franchise not having any locations east of Texas. And...
Fun and Weird World Firsts, Part 7
Everything that can happen happens once for the first time. Occasionally, those first times can be fascinating, funny, or just plain weird. Continuing the Oddee tradition, we’re bringing you the...
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