Dead Man Living
In 2007, a 33-year-old man named Carlos Camejo from Venezuela faced an extraordinary situation when he regained consciousness amidst excruciating pain during an autopsy procedure performed by a medical examiner.
Tattooed Venus
Betty Broadbent, also known as the "Tattooed Venus," gained widespread recognition as the most photographed tattooed lady of the 20th century. Born on November 1, 1909, in Zellwood, Florida as Sue Lillian Brown, she later adopted the name Betty Broadbent. Her parents relocated from North Carolina to Philadelphia when she was young.
The French Tickler
In 1912, Achile Chatouilleu, also known as "The French Tickler," passed away with a unique request—to be forever displayed in his beloved clown costume. Carl Crew, the owner of the California Institute of Abnormalarts (CIA) in North Hollywood, California, fulfilled this wish, ensuring that Chatouilleu's presence would endure.
McGuire Twins
Billy Leon McCrary and Benny Loyd McCrary were a pair of American professional wrestlers known as The McGuire Twins who were recognized as the worlds heavist twins.
Catacombe dei Cappuccini
The Catacombe dei Cappuccini is an awe-inspiring attraction. Constructed in the 16th century as a resting place for the deceased, it is located within Palermo's Capuchin monastery. Initially, the monastery's cemetery became insufficient for the growing needs, prompting the monks to dig deep into the crypts beneath it. In 1599, they began the practice of mummification by preserving the recently deceased brother Silvestro of Gubbio, who was then placed in the catacombs.
Stuckeys Bridge
In the year 1850, Stuckeys Bridge was constructed as the primary passage spanning the Chunky River. Historical records found in the Lauderdale County Archives include a contract penned in 1847 for the bridge's construction, indicating that it was completed around 1850. However, in 1901, the Virginia Bridge and Iron Business replaced the original structure with a new bridge.
Queen of the Gypsies
On January 31, 1915, Kelly Mitchell, known as the "Queen of the Gypsies," passed away while attempting to give birth to her 15th child at the age of 47. She died in a gypsy camp located in Coatopa, Alabama.
Witch of Yazoo
“The Witchs Tomb”, a grave bordered by chain web links, is located in the middle of the historic section of Glenwood Cemetery of Yazoo City, Mississippi. In fact, the legend of the Witch of Yazoo arrived in Willie Morris’ publication, Good Old Boy released in 1971.
Arlington Mansion
Tradition preserves that Arlington Mansion was developed by John Hampton White, a citizen of Elizabethtown, New Jersey, and his other half, Jane Surget White. It is abandoned today.
Bonnie and Clyde Ambush Museum
According to federal prosecutors in North Dakota, a man has been charged by a grand jury for the theft of Judy Garland's iconic ruby red slippers from "The Wizard of Oz." The shoes were stolen in 2005 and later recovered in a 2018 FBI sting operation, but no arrests were made at the time.