"When you are suffering from sleep deprivation, your brain can start to “eat itself” by consuming its own neurons and synapses."
"Calcium build-ups in muscles can cause corpses to move, making them appear as if they were still alive."
"Snakes can mistake their own tails for an enemy before accidentally eating themselves to death. Most times, by the time they realize that it was a mistake, it’s already too late."
"The Goliath birdeater, a tarantula found in South America, has a leg span that can reach up to 11 inches. Thankfully, they’re not venomous to humans."
“Ophiocordyceps unilateralis is a parasitic fungus that infects ants and takes control of their brains. The infected ant is then compelled to climb to a high point and attach itself to a leaf or twig before the fungus consumes its insides and releases spores to infect more ants.”
"The Darvaza Gas Crater has been burning since 1971 and is nicknamed “The Door to Hell.”"
"The candiru fish from the Amazon can enter a human’s body through the urethra, where it latches onto the walls with its barbed fins. The fish can cause extreme pain, and removing it requires surgery."
“In 1872, the Mary Celeste, an American merchant ship, was found abandoned and adrift in the Atlantic Ocean. The ship’s crew, passengers, and a single lifeboat were missing, with no signs of violence or distress. The fate of those on board remains one of history’s greatest maritime mysteries.”
"There a a14% higher chance of you dying on your birthday more than any other day."
“The bacteria on our skin break down the proteins in our sweat, producing a foul-smelling byproduct in the process. This is what causes body odor, not the sweat itself.”
"For every person alive today, there are roughly 15 dead individuals."
"Based on statistics and the average lifespan, it is estimated that we unknowingly walk past around 36 murderers throughout our lives."
"Many old cemeteries have what’s called “The Devil’s Chair” that is used for people to sit and mourn in. Old tales say that if you sat in the chair at midnight, the devil himself would appear."
“In 1966, two Brazilian men were found dead on Vintém Hill, wearing lead masks and raincoats. A mysterious note found with their bodies mentioned a scheduled meeting with an unknown person. The cause of their deaths and the purpose of the lead masks remain unsolved.”
"In the 1980s, a series of house fires in England were linked to a painting called “The Crying Boy.” In each case, the painting was found undamaged amidst the destruction. This led to rumours that the painting was cursed, and many people destroyed their copies in fear."
#14 Offhand guess? How they died- suffocated in those masks. Why they wore them- they were complete morons. Maybe it was their birthday...
Paranormal activity is literally never the reason. Ever.