Glimpses of Weird
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Peeks into the unusual: science, history & culture. Daily glimpses of weirdness. 👁️✨
In 1165, the “Letter of Prester John” 📜 spread across Europe. It told of a priest-king 👑 ruling a realm of gems 💎, tame lions 🦁 & effortless justice ⚖️. Though fake, it shaped crusaders ⚔️, explorers 🧭 & maps 🗺️. Proof that myths can travel faster than truth. #History #WorldHistory #DidYouKnow #Culture
September 5, 2025 at 3:01 PM
In 1165, the “Letter of Prester John” 📜 spread across Europe. It told of a priest-king 👑 ruling a realm of gems 💎, tame lions 🦁 & effortless justice ⚖️. Though fake, it shaped crusaders ⚔️, explorers 🧭 & maps 🗺️. Proof that myths can travel faster than truth. #History #WorldHistory #DidYouKnow #Culture
During WWII, the US tested a bizarre weapon: bat bombs. 🦇 Over 1,000 bats, each with a tiny incendiary, were dropped to roost in buildings before igniting. Tests backfired, burning US bases 😱. The project was scrapped but remains one of history’s strangest experiments.
#WeirdHistory #WWII #BatBombs
#WeirdHistory #WWII #BatBombs
September 5, 2025 at 7:35 AM
During WWII, the US tested a bizarre weapon: bat bombs. 🦇 Over 1,000 bats, each with a tiny incendiary, were dropped to roost in buildings before igniting. Tests backfired, burning US bases 😱. The project was scrapped but remains one of history’s strangest experiments.
#WeirdHistory #WWII #BatBombs
#WeirdHistory #WWII #BatBombs
In 1814, London saw one of history’s strangest accidents. 🍺 A vat at Meux’s Brewery burst, releasing 323,000 gallons of beer. A 15-ft wave swept St. Giles, destroying homes & killing 8, including mourners at a wake. The Great Beer Flood remains tragic & surreal. 💀 #WeirdHistory #London #StrangeFacts
September 4, 2025 at 5:38 PM
In 1814, London saw one of history’s strangest accidents. 🍺 A vat at Meux’s Brewery burst, releasing 323,000 gallons of beer. A 15-ft wave swept St. Giles, destroying homes & killing 8, including mourners at a wake. The Great Beer Flood remains tragic & surreal. 💀 #WeirdHistory #London #StrangeFacts
In 1945, a farmer in Fruita, Colorado, tried to behead a chicken for dinner—but it lived. 🐔
“Mike the Headless Chicken” survived 18 months, fed by eyedropper, became a sideshow star 🌟 and even entered Guinness. One of history’s strangest survival stories! 📖
#WeirdHistory #StrangeFacts #Oddities
“Mike the Headless Chicken” survived 18 months, fed by eyedropper, became a sideshow star 🌟 and even entered Guinness. One of history’s strangest survival stories! 📖
#WeirdHistory #StrangeFacts #Oddities
September 4, 2025 at 12:00 PM
In 1945, a farmer in Fruita, Colorado, tried to behead a chicken for dinner—but it lived. 🐔
“Mike the Headless Chicken” survived 18 months, fed by eyedropper, became a sideshow star 🌟 and even entered Guinness. One of history’s strangest survival stories! 📖
#WeirdHistory #StrangeFacts #Oddities
“Mike the Headless Chicken” survived 18 months, fed by eyedropper, became a sideshow star 🌟 and even entered Guinness. One of history’s strangest survival stories! 📖
#WeirdHistory #StrangeFacts #Oddities
In 1807, Napoleon faced one of history’s strangest “armies.” 🐇
During a rabbit hunt gone wrong, hundreds of tame bunnies charged him instead of fleeing—expecting food from the soldiers. The Emperor had no choice but to retreat. 🫡
#Napoleon #History #WeirdFacts #FunHistory
During a rabbit hunt gone wrong, hundreds of tame bunnies charged him instead of fleeing—expecting food from the soldiers. The Emperor had no choice but to retreat. 🫡
#Napoleon #History #WeirdFacts #FunHistory
September 4, 2025 at 8:41 AM
In 1807, Napoleon faced one of history’s strangest “armies.” 🐇
During a rabbit hunt gone wrong, hundreds of tame bunnies charged him instead of fleeing—expecting food from the soldiers. The Emperor had no choice but to retreat. 🫡
#Napoleon #History #WeirdFacts #FunHistory
During a rabbit hunt gone wrong, hundreds of tame bunnies charged him instead of fleeing—expecting food from the soldiers. The Emperor had no choice but to retreat. 🫡
#Napoleon #History #WeirdFacts #FunHistory
Meet Tim Patch—aka Pricasso. 🎨
Yes, he actually paints with his…penis.😅 From portraits to pop culture icons, his art is provocative, absurd, and undeniably unique.
Genius, madness… or both?
#ContemporaryArt #ArtHistory #Pricasso #WTFArt
Yes, he actually paints with his…penis.😅 From portraits to pop culture icons, his art is provocative, absurd, and undeniably unique.
Genius, madness… or both?
#ContemporaryArt #ArtHistory #Pricasso #WTFArt
September 3, 2025 at 9:30 AM
Meet Tim Patch—aka Pricasso. 🎨
Yes, he actually paints with his…penis.😅 From portraits to pop culture icons, his art is provocative, absurd, and undeniably unique.
Genius, madness… or both?
#ContemporaryArt #ArtHistory #Pricasso #WTFArt
Yes, he actually paints with his…penis.😅 From portraits to pop culture icons, his art is provocative, absurd, and undeniably unique.
Genius, madness… or both?
#ContemporaryArt #ArtHistory #Pricasso #WTFArt
In the 1960s, neuroscientist José Delgado implanted a radio-controlled chip in a bull’s brain.
He then stepped into a bullring… and stopped the charging animal with the push of a button.
Mind control or sheer scientific audacity? ⚡
#WeirdScience #Neuroscience
He then stepped into a bullring… and stopped the charging animal with the push of a button.
Mind control or sheer scientific audacity? ⚡
#WeirdScience #Neuroscience
September 3, 2025 at 7:23 AM
In the 1960s, neuroscientist José Delgado implanted a radio-controlled chip in a bull’s brain.
He then stepped into a bullring… and stopped the charging animal with the push of a button.
Mind control or sheer scientific audacity? ⚡
#WeirdScience #Neuroscience
He then stepped into a bullring… and stopped the charging animal with the push of a button.
Mind control or sheer scientific audacity? ⚡
#WeirdScience #Neuroscience
Every winter Cavalese remembers that dark chapter with a historical reenactment, the “Processo alle Streghe.” On the evening of January, a torchlit procession and costumed trial wind through the old town and the Parco della Pieve, ending with a symbolic “burning” to keep memory alive.
September 2, 2025 at 8:43 PM
Every winter Cavalese remembers that dark chapter with a historical reenactment, the “Processo alle Streghe.” On the evening of January, a torchlit procession and costumed trial wind through the old town and the Parco della Pieve, ending with a symbolic “burning” to keep memory alive.
🏔️ Cavalese isn’t just alpine postcards.
In the 15–16th c., Inquisition trials for ‘malefice’ saw the accused thrown into the Avisio River: float = witch, sink = innocent… martyrs of fear and faith.
#History #WitchTrials #Cavalese #Trentino #DarkHistory
In the 15–16th c., Inquisition trials for ‘malefice’ saw the accused thrown into the Avisio River: float = witch, sink = innocent… martyrs of fear and faith.
#History #WitchTrials #Cavalese #Trentino #DarkHistory
September 2, 2025 at 8:43 PM
🏔️ Cavalese isn’t just alpine postcards.
In the 15–16th c., Inquisition trials for ‘malefice’ saw the accused thrown into the Avisio River: float = witch, sink = innocent… martyrs of fear and faith.
#History #WitchTrials #Cavalese #Trentino #DarkHistory
In the 15–16th c., Inquisition trials for ‘malefice’ saw the accused thrown into the Avisio River: float = witch, sink = innocent… martyrs of fear and faith.
#History #WitchTrials #Cavalese #Trentino #DarkHistory
Usefulness: Will sharing this help someone or prevent harm? If it only feeds drama, let it die. 🎯
September 2, 2025 at 4:29 PM
Usefulness: Will sharing this help someone or prevent harm? If it only feeds drama, let it die. 🎯
Goodness: Would you say it with them in the room? Does it keep basic respect? If not, skip it. ❤️
September 2, 2025 at 4:29 PM
Goodness: Would you say it with them in the room? Does it keep basic respect? If not, skip it. ❤️
Truth: Is it verified? What are the sources, evidence, and context? If you can’t check it, don’t spread it. 🧪
September 2, 2025 at 4:29 PM
Truth: Is it verified? What are the sources, evidence, and context? If you can’t check it, don’t spread it. 🧪
Heard a rumor about someone? 🤔
Run the Socrates test before you repeat it. 🔎 The “three sieves” tell you if it’s worth taking seriously. 👇
#SocratesTest #CriticalThinking
Run the Socrates test before you repeat it. 🔎 The “three sieves” tell you if it’s worth taking seriously. 👇
#SocratesTest #CriticalThinking
September 2, 2025 at 4:29 PM
Heard a rumor about someone? 🤔
Run the Socrates test before you repeat it. 🔎 The “three sieves” tell you if it’s worth taking seriously. 👇
#SocratesTest #CriticalThinking
Run the Socrates test before you repeat it. 🔎 The “three sieves” tell you if it’s worth taking seriously. 👇
#SocratesTest #CriticalThinking
Rocca Calascio, a stunning 10th-century fortress in Abruzzo, Italy, perched at 1,460m! Its rugged beauty starred in Ladyhawke (1985) scenes. A cinematic gem! 🎬🌄
#MovieMagic #Ladyhawke #ItalianCinema
#MovieMagic #Ladyhawke #ItalianCinema
September 1, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Rocca Calascio, a stunning 10th-century fortress in Abruzzo, Italy, perched at 1,460m! Its rugged beauty starred in Ladyhawke (1985) scenes. A cinematic gem! 🎬🌄
#MovieMagic #Ladyhawke #ItalianCinema
#MovieMagic #Ladyhawke #ItalianCinema
The site was a historic crossing, rife with ambushes and blood feuds ⚔️ hence the lingering “presences,” they say. Reported phenomena include midnight hoofbeats, clanging armor, shifting wall-shadows, and sudden cold spots. 👻
#hauntedcastle #italy
#hauntedcastle #italy
August 22, 2025 at 9:47 AM
The site was a historic crossing, rife with ambushes and blood feuds ⚔️ hence the lingering “presences,” they say. Reported phenomena include midnight hoofbeats, clanging armor, shifting wall-shadows, and sudden cold spots. 👻
#hauntedcastle #italy
#hauntedcastle #italy
Castello della Rotta (Moncalieri) 🏰
~12 km from Turin. The exterior is always visible; the interior is only open on rare occasions. 📅
Locals call it the most haunted castle in Italy: legends tell of a betrayed and murdered knight, a beheaded monk, and a phantom carriage. #GhostStories #Castles
~12 km from Turin. The exterior is always visible; the interior is only open on rare occasions. 📅
Locals call it the most haunted castle in Italy: legends tell of a betrayed and murdered knight, a beheaded monk, and a phantom carriage. #GhostStories #Castles
August 22, 2025 at 9:47 AM
Castello della Rotta (Moncalieri) 🏰
~12 km from Turin. The exterior is always visible; the interior is only open on rare occasions. 📅
Locals call it the most haunted castle in Italy: legends tell of a betrayed and murdered knight, a beheaded monk, and a phantom carriage. #GhostStories #Castles
~12 km from Turin. The exterior is always visible; the interior is only open on rare occasions. 📅
Locals call it the most haunted castle in Italy: legends tell of a betrayed and murdered knight, a beheaded monk, and a phantom carriage. #GhostStories #Castles
Always read the fine print—like Renaissance Italy’s condottieri! 😜
These savvy mercenaries nailed “condotta” contracts with cities like Florence and Venice, sneaking in perks: skip risky battles, get paid without fighting, they even staged fake “wars” for easy cash! 💰⚔️ #HistoryMemes #hisfory
These savvy mercenaries nailed “condotta” contracts with cities like Florence and Venice, sneaking in perks: skip risky battles, get paid without fighting, they even staged fake “wars” for easy cash! 💰⚔️ #HistoryMemes #hisfory
August 21, 2025 at 9:54 PM
Always read the fine print—like Renaissance Italy’s condottieri! 😜
These savvy mercenaries nailed “condotta” contracts with cities like Florence and Venice, sneaking in perks: skip risky battles, get paid without fighting, they even staged fake “wars” for easy cash! 💰⚔️ #HistoryMemes #hisfory
These savvy mercenaries nailed “condotta” contracts with cities like Florence and Venice, sneaking in perks: skip risky battles, get paid without fighting, they even staged fake “wars” for easy cash! 💰⚔️ #HistoryMemes #hisfory
Today I take you to Triora, the “Village of Witches” 🧙♀️, hidden in the Ligurian hills—just 100 km from Genoa and 25 km from Imperia.
In 1587–89, during a harsh famine, 35 locals (mostly women) were accused of witchcraft. Many were tortured, imprisoned, or forced to confess. Few ever returned ⚖️.
In 1587–89, during a harsh famine, 35 locals (mostly women) were accused of witchcraft. Many were tortured, imprisoned, or forced to confess. Few ever returned ⚖️.
August 21, 2025 at 12:59 PM
Today I take you to Triora, the “Village of Witches” 🧙♀️, hidden in the Ligurian hills—just 100 km from Genoa and 25 km from Imperia.
In 1587–89, during a harsh famine, 35 locals (mostly women) were accused of witchcraft. Many were tortured, imprisoned, or forced to confess. Few ever returned ⚖️.
In 1587–89, during a harsh famine, 35 locals (mostly women) were accused of witchcraft. Many were tortured, imprisoned, or forced to confess. Few ever returned ⚖️.
Lake Santo (Emilia-Romagna, Italy) 💙
At 1,500 m in the Apennines lies a lake of legend: two lovers, torn apart by hatred, disappeared in its icy depths—united forever. L
Which lake has captured your heart? 🌍
Share your photo! 📷
#HiddenGems #LakesideMagic #TravelInspiration
At 1,500 m in the Apennines lies a lake of legend: two lovers, torn apart by hatred, disappeared in its icy depths—united forever. L
Which lake has captured your heart? 🌍
Share your photo! 📷
#HiddenGems #LakesideMagic #TravelInspiration
August 20, 2025 at 8:09 AM
Lake Santo (Emilia-Romagna, Italy) 💙
At 1,500 m in the Apennines lies a lake of legend: two lovers, torn apart by hatred, disappeared in its icy depths—united forever. L
Which lake has captured your heart? 🌍
Share your photo! 📷
#HiddenGems #LakesideMagic #TravelInspiration
At 1,500 m in the Apennines lies a lake of legend: two lovers, torn apart by hatred, disappeared in its icy depths—united forever. L
Which lake has captured your heart? 🌍
Share your photo! 📷
#HiddenGems #LakesideMagic #TravelInspiration
Did you know that Ruina Montium, a Roman mining technique, used water pressure in narrow cavities to shatter mountains for gold? ⛏️
After the Empire fell, this genius method—and many other knowledges—were lost for decades, fading into history until rediscovery.
#AncientRome #HistoryFacts #DidYouKnow
After the Empire fell, this genius method—and many other knowledges—were lost for decades, fading into history until rediscovery.
#AncientRome #HistoryFacts #DidYouKnow
August 19, 2025 at 9:05 AM
Did you know that Ruina Montium, a Roman mining technique, used water pressure in narrow cavities to shatter mountains for gold? ⛏️
After the Empire fell, this genius method—and many other knowledges—were lost for decades, fading into history until rediscovery.
#AncientRome #HistoryFacts #DidYouKnow
After the Empire fell, this genius method—and many other knowledges—were lost for decades, fading into history until rediscovery.
#AncientRome #HistoryFacts #DidYouKnow
Last night’s zero-mile, zero-cost dinner: fully vegan, super tasty for our welcome guests!
Freshly foraged mushrooms and sage leaves, fried to perfection.
😋 #ForagedFood #VeganDelights #ZeroWaste
Freshly foraged mushrooms and sage leaves, fried to perfection.
😋 #ForagedFood #VeganDelights #ZeroWaste
July 18, 2025 at 8:54 PM
Last night’s zero-mile, zero-cost dinner: fully vegan, super tasty for our welcome guests!
Freshly foraged mushrooms and sage leaves, fried to perfection.
😋 #ForagedFood #VeganDelights #ZeroWaste
Freshly foraged mushrooms and sage leaves, fried to perfection.
😋 #ForagedFood #VeganDelights #ZeroWaste
Up here in the mountains, we’re a bit removed from innovation, but little by little, I’m convincing even the most stubborn locals to give AI a chance.
Below is a general prompt I use to help local businesses improve themselves 👇
#AI #Innovation #BusinessGrowth #LocalBusiness #Entrepreneurship
Below is a general prompt I use to help local businesses improve themselves 👇
#AI #Innovation #BusinessGrowth #LocalBusiness #Entrepreneurship
July 17, 2025 at 12:37 PM
Up here in the mountains, we’re a bit removed from innovation, but little by little, I’m convincing even the most stubborn locals to give AI a chance.
Below is a general prompt I use to help local businesses improve themselves 👇
#AI #Innovation #BusinessGrowth #LocalBusiness #Entrepreneurship
Below is a general prompt I use to help local businesses improve themselves 👇
#AI #Innovation #BusinessGrowth #LocalBusiness #Entrepreneurship
Did you know that in the Tuscan-Emilian Apennines, we eat risotto with blueberries? 🫐
We use local wild ones, much smaller and tastier than supermarket varieties.
#Blueberries #Risotto #Apennines #NatureEcosystem #LocalFood #ClimateImpact #AutumnColors
We use local wild ones, much smaller and tastier than supermarket varieties.
#Blueberries #Risotto #Apennines #NatureEcosystem #LocalFood #ClimateImpact #AutumnColors
July 17, 2025 at 7:56 AM
Did you know that in the Tuscan-Emilian Apennines, we eat risotto with blueberries? 🫐
We use local wild ones, much smaller and tastier than supermarket varieties.
#Blueberries #Risotto #Apennines #NatureEcosystem #LocalFood #ClimateImpact #AutumnColors
We use local wild ones, much smaller and tastier than supermarket varieties.
#Blueberries #Risotto #Apennines #NatureEcosystem #LocalFood #ClimateImpact #AutumnColors
They’re merely the visible tip of a vast underground mycelial network, linking trees in a symbiotic web that shuttles nutrients and signals, much like neurons firing in a colossal, forest-wide brain.
#Fungi #Mycelium #NatureIntelligence #ForestEcosystem #Symbiosis #NeuralNetworkOfNature #WoodWideWeb
#Fungi #Mycelium #NatureIntelligence #ForestEcosystem #Symbiosis #NeuralNetworkOfNature #WoodWideWeb
July 16, 2025 at 8:20 PM
They’re merely the visible tip of a vast underground mycelial network, linking trees in a symbiotic web that shuttles nutrients and signals, much like neurons firing in a colossal, forest-wide brain.
#Fungi #Mycelium #NatureIntelligence #ForestEcosystem #Symbiosis #NeuralNetworkOfNature #WoodWideWeb
#Fungi #Mycelium #NatureIntelligence #ForestEcosystem #Symbiosis #NeuralNetworkOfNature #WoodWideWeb