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The Man Who Faked A Volcano Eruption — One Of The Greatest April Fools’ Hoaxes Ever

On the 1st of April 1974 (aka April Fools’ Day), residents of Sitka, Alaska, saw smoke rising from Mount Edgecumbe, the supposedly dormant…

Apr 29

The Man Who Faked A Volcano Eruption — One Of The Greatest April Fools’ Hoaxes Ever

Apr 29

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Intriguing Times

Was Pepsi once the sixth-largest navy in the world?

In 1989, an extraordinary trade took place between the Soviet Union and PepsiCo. In exchange for the sugary goodness of Pepsi Cola, the…

Dec 10, 2024

Was Pepsi once the sixth-largest navy in the world?

Dec 10, 2024

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Intriguing Times

The Brilliant Surgeon and The Operation With A 300% Mortality Rate

Dr Rober Liston was a legendary pioneering surgeon known as the Fastest Knife in the West End. Sometimes, things went wrong.

Sep 27, 2024

The Brilliant Surgeon and The Operation With A 300% Mortality Rate

Sep 27, 2024

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The Greatest Heist in Canadian History Was Not What You’d Think

Over several months, a team of cunning thieves stole maple syrup worth C$18 million.

Jun 16, 2024

The Greatest Heist in Canadian History Was Not What You’d Think

Jun 16, 2024

A real-life Final Destination in Bangkok & other ghostly goings-on

A haunted house with a vengeful female spirit and other true scary occurrences in the Thai capital

Mar 8, 2024

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Mar 8, 2024

A Floating Head with Dangling Entrails — the Southeast Asian Krasue

The delightfully gory female spirits look normal by day, but at night…

Sep 10, 2023

A Floating Head with Dangling Entrails — the Southeast Asian Krasue

Sep 10, 2023

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ILLUMINATION

The Beast of Gévaudan — a mysterious creature that attacked hundreds of people

In 18th-century France, a real-life monster roamed the countryside

Mar 25, 2023

The Beast of Gévaudan — a mysterious creature that attacked hundreds of people

Mar 25, 2023

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The Marathon Monks Who Run for 1000 Days or Commit Suicide

The Japanese Monks do 1000 marathons or, traditionally, kill themselves

Oct 3, 2022

The Marathon Monks Who Run for 1000 Days or Commit Suicide

Oct 3, 2022

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The Mountains of Kong Were on Maps for a Century — They Didn’t Exist

Writers, explorers, and cartographers even described the mythical range in detail

May 12, 2022

The Mountains of Kong Were on Maps for a Century — They Didn’t Exist

May 12, 2022

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Curated Newsletters

David Bowie and William Boyd Invented an Artist and Hoaxed the Art World

Boyd’s bio of artist Nat Tate was read by Bowie at Jeff Koons’ NY studio. But, unfortunately, it was all a lie.

Jan 31, 2022

David Bowie and William Boyd Invented an Artist and Hoaxed the Art World

Jan 31, 2022

Jason Ward

Jason Ward

Journalist and author. Mostly lives in Asia. Top writer in History and Culture. If you like my articles, see my Substack - https://intriguingtimes.substack.com

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