Historical facts creepy

1. During the Zong Massacre, in 1781, a British slave ship threw 130 chained African slaves overboard and claimed compensation under the ship's insurance. They falsely blamed the act on water shortage and lost their case.

1. In the late 1800's you could buy a mummy from street vendors in Egypt and Victorian era parties that were the highlight of the social season were called “A Mummy Unwrapping Party!”

Creepy fact

1. There was a custom in ancient Babylon compelling all women at least once in their lives to go to the temple of Aphrodite and have sex with a stranger.

We love learning new facts, but some bits of trivia we picked up over the last year took a turn for the macabre. Something about learning dark and creepy things draws us in and fascinates us. It's not always a fun exercise, as many of the tidbits are tragic, but the overwhelming awfulness and eerie feelings produced by learning them are almost hypnotic.We can't look aw... #historyfacts #creepytrivia #macabre2022 #eerielearning #darkhistory #morbidcuriosities #unsettlingknowledge…

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1. Anybody, dead or alive, traveling into France requires a passport. In 1974, the Egyptian government had to issue a passport to Pharaoh, Ramesses II to transport his body to France for restoration. Eerily, his body also received full military honors when it arrived at the Paris airport.

If it's true that those who cannot remember the past are doomed to repeat it, then for the love of God, please pay very close attention.

It's October, and you know what that means: darker and colder days, the aroma of all things pumpkin spice, cozy evenings with your favorite hot beverage, and, of course, a dose of creepiness. Here at Bored Panda, we're absolutely hooked by the spookiness of October, and we couldn't resist creating another article that might not be everyone's cup of tea, especially if you're faint-hearted.

Stories from history come in all shapes and sizes. Some are feel-good tales and may make you smile. Others are literal tear-jerkers, while still others simply expand your pool of knowledge with little to no reaction. Then there are terrifying stories about historical events and people that are so awful, they don't even seem like they could be real. For the st... #historyhorrors #terrifyingtales #chillingtruestories #bizarrehistory #unnervingevents #historicalnightmares #reallifefears…

stuff you probably didn't know

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01. An Australian cult called “The Family” believed their leader, Anne Hamilton-Byrne, was Jesus reincarnated as a female and her inner circle was the reincarnated disciples of Jesus.