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Open your eyes to a world beyond the ordinary with our newest book: Seek the Strange! 👀

Packed with 256 pages of strange-but-true stories, jaw-dropping photos, and more, this newest edition continues the tradition of celebrating the world’s most unbelievable stories.

You can pre-order your copy NOW, or catch Seek the Strange on book shelves near you on September 9, 2025. 👉 https://t.co/bzqQ6yId1G

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Cats were believed to be symbols of the Egyptian Goddess Bast. They were so revered for their divine connection, people wanted to preserve them forever. 🐈‍⬛

Not only were Pharaohs mummified but so too were the sacred felines that roamed the lands. Cats were never buried alone as they served to protect those passing on into the underworld or simply as a devoted relic to the gods.

Cats may have nine lives, but in Ancient Egypt harming one might've cost you yours. Read the full story.👇 https://t.co/MV0nYqcNfp

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At 8 and 6, Idaho brothers Jeremy and Peter are believed to be the youngest to earn Junior Ranger badges at all 63 U.S. National Parks and 108 other NPS sites.

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Hoff In The Air - In 2011, David Hasselhoff was launched 229 feet in a reverse bungee jump. @DavidHasselhoff

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The Toledo War between Ohio and Michigan in the 1830s saw shots fired but no deaths and ended when Michigan agreed to give up Toledo in exchange for statehood.

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College is a time for self-expression and...goldfish swallowing competitions?

Lothrop Withington Jr.'s willingness to win his school election set a precedent when he a swallowed a live goldfish in front of his entire student body. After gaining coverage in TIME magazine, the dare went from swallowing goldfish to seeing who could swallow the most.

An odd trend but one that lasted even until the 1970s.

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In 2026, Mexican circus performer Diana Elizabeth Batres Hermosillo lifted 166 pounds using only her hair! 🏋️‍♀️

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Say hell-o to Jell-O!

In the Middle Ages, gelatin was originally a delicacy enjoyed by the rich due to the difficult extraction process. It only took several hundred years later for a man named Pearl Wait to realize gelatin and fruit are a delicious combination — thus birthing Jell-O.

However, the 1950s had some other bold culinary ideas of their own...gelatin salad anyone?

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In 2025, archaeologists in Saqqara, Egypt, uncovered the tomb of an ancient prince hidden behind a giant false door made of pink granite.

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The longest-running play in the world is “The Mousetrap” by Agatha Christie, with over 28,000 performances since its 1952 debut.

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In 2026, a California man allegedly replaced LEGO bricks with pasta to steal around $34,000 worth of the classic toy.

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This sixth sense might be more than meets the eye. 👁️ 👁️

The human body is an imperfect and complex structure that actually holds other senses in your ears, brain and other organs. The ability to sense direction, nearby heat, and 3-D objects are just some of the other surprising ways humans are able to experience the world around them.

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According to a Pew Research study, 1 in 4 adults is projected to remain single for life.

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Dog's Best Friend - Eddy Alvarez travels 30 miles daily near Miami’s Everglades, feeding, vaccinating, and treating injuries for abandoned dogs.

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Inspired by Wisconsin's own Ed Gein, this iconic horror movie prop made its way back to the source of its inspiration to serve as the door to a mortuary!

The Psycho house set might've been dismantled back in the 2000s, but its door survives and lives to tell the tale of the fictional yet infamous Norman Bates.

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A Tall Order - In 2025, YouTuber Lily Hevesh and her team built a domino structure standing 33 feet 2.74 inches tall!

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The “Hairy Eagle” sculpture in Syracuse, New York, contains hair from Abraham Lincoln, his wife, and 35 other political figures and spouses. 🦅

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In the waters of Normandy lies an ancient castle that to this day remains unconquered.

Throughout the past 1000 years, Mont Saint Michel has served as a fortress, abbey, or prison. Now it serves two purposes — inspiring your favorite fantasy stories and making $80 omelets.

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5,596 people gathered in Manila, Philippines, ahead of World Tuberculosis Day in 2024 to form a giant image of human lungs!

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Just coincidence or a case of bad luck? Besides hitting home runs, Baseball is most commonly known for its superstitious rituals.

But which players had the weirdest game day routines to help them secure the win and ward off jinxes?

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In 2024, Tina and Roger Simpson got married aboard a Southwest Airlines flight! 💍

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