Seasons & Episodes
Strange Places
Shipwrecks, plane crashes, disappearances, and UFO sightings, oh my! This episode explores the Lake Michigan Triangle an
Bizarre Deaths
In Boston, a 25-foot tidal wave of…Molasses? A dancing plague that kills 100 people? A surgery with a 300% mortality r
Astonishing Bodies
From a headless chicken that lives over one year, to an out-of-this-world "celestial body" where it rains molten glass..
Weird Weapons
Did you ever wonder what it would be like to get attacked by a million bats with tiny bombs strapped to their chests? Wh
Outlandish Inventions
Picture this: a full-body gas mask for babies. How about Smell-o-Vision? Or a robot powered by eating slugs? These are a
Superhumans
A blind man who uses bat-like powers of echolocation to navigate his surroundings? A samurai with reflexes faster than a
Unusual Rituals
Human bones as a "miracle cure" for gout; living mummies buried alive; a truly bizarre Victorian way to lose weight -- w
Strange Experiments
Monkey glands for immortality, hypnotized assassins, and a brain-linked cyborg couple. We investigate some of the strang
What Lies Beneath
Sometimes the strangest things on Earth…are happening just below its surface. From tunnels carved by giant sloths to d
Surviving the Impossible
Imagine free falling 30,000 feet without a parachute, or being buried alive and living to tell the tale. Or... what abou
It Came From Above
Have you ever wondered about the most bizarre things that have fallen from the sky? From meteorites to seafood, and even
Sweet Revenge
I'm sure you've heard of an eye for an eye, but have you heard about some of the sweetest stories of revenge? Like the o
Fantastic Beings
Have you heard about the warrior bear who helped the allies win WWII? Or how about the real-life hobbit humans in ancien
Unusual Places
Imagine a city where the commute requires a zipline, or a town crawling with some strange monkeys and even a spot that h
A Thousand Ways to Die
Did you know beards can be deadly? Or that a lawnmower once killed a spectator at a football game? What if I told you so
Bizarre Innovations
Some of history's most brilliant innovations are also the most bizarre. Like a fully functioning car that hovers in mida
Strange Games
From the unexpectedly gruesome sport of toe wrestling, to a tight competition between the world's ugliest pets, or even
Unconventional Weapons
We've heard the tales of great wars fought with groundbreaking weaponry, but what about everything else in between? From
Odd Jobs
This episode explores the strangest and most ghastly gigs ever. From night soil men cleaning excrement off the streets o
Against All Odds
Some of the world's most valiant figures overcome the most treacherous, impossible and downright bizarre circumstances.
Outrageous Experiments
Would you believe that the beginnings of modern endoscopy were really all thanks to one professional sword-swallower? Or
Extraordinary Journeys
Many say it's not about the destination, but the journey that gets you there. From a dog's space voyage, to a harrowing
Peculiar Punishments
One-of-a-kind crimes are often met with one-of-a-kind punishments. Like a pig whose bloody rampage lands itself in the c
Weird Discoveries
History is riddled with brilliant, life-changing discoveries... From gold, to lost treasures, to scientific findings. Bu
Unexpected Spectacles
Imagine a man floating through the sky by dozens of balloons, all attached to a single lawn chair. Or, a circus conducte
Extraordinary Traditions
From riding massive tree trunks down a treacherous slope, to hosting a barrage of monkeys for an all-you-can-eat buffet,
Astonishing Escapes
We've heard the tales of successful prison breaks, but these aren't your average escapes. From a man who frees himself a
Odd Dwellings
From calling Veteran's Stadium home, to setting up camp in an airport terminal, to turning an unassuming dumpster into a
Strange Afflictions
A trip to the doctor is sure to cure any afflicted individual, but what happens when even the doctors are stunned by wha
Curious Crimes
A robber successfully snatching Einstein's brain; a thief who makes out with hundreds of dollars all while dressed as Sa
Strange Sightings
They say seeing is believing but these sightings will make you question everything. From stone-throwing jungle apes to s
Freak Accidents
Accidents happen all the time, but every so often, a few defy logic and leave the world stunned.
Shocking Missions
History is full of legendary missions--but some are so bizarre, they sound like fiction.
Astonishing Feats
History is full of people pushing the limits, but some are more astonishing than others.
Man vs. Nature
Mother Nature may be breathtaking—but she doesn't always play nice.
Outlandish Ideas
When the world throws a bizarre problem your way… sometimes the solution is even more ridiculous.
Dodging Death
A brush with death is terrifying enough—but these stories take survival to the extreme.
Unusual Pastimes
The stories of history's most unusual pastimes, some fascinating, some dangerous, but each of them completely unbelievab
Strangest Places
The world is full of strange and mind-bending places, but some take the cake
Wildest Weapons
Weapons rank among humanity's most powerful—and wildest—inventions.
Spectacular Cons
History is full of miracle cures, far-fetched products, and astonishing feats, but not all of them are legitimate. A mi
Strange Machines
From the kitchen to the battlefield, some machines are just too strange to believe. Like an appliance that runs on pup p
Unimaginable Disasters
When we think of disasters, we picture hurricanes, earthquakes, or floods. But some catastrophes defy even our wildest e
Out of this World
This episode dives into the unbelievable stories that challenge what we think we know about our place in the universe.
When Darkness Falls
When the sun sets, strange things come alive. Imagine a full-scale war waged against thousands of invading frogs, an art
Unlikely Heroes
These are the wild, unexpected stories of heroes you’d never see coming.
Odd Origins
Uncover the wild beginnings behind everyday objects, legendary figures, and even the sayings we use every day.
Most Astonishing Creatures
Some of Earth’s most remarkable creatures push the limits of belief — from a headless chicken who toured the nation,
Maddest Minds
From a doctor who swallowed Yellow Fever vomit to prove a theory, to another who stitched together a two-headed dog, his
Most Shocking Dances with Death
What drives someone to gamble with their own life? From a French tailor who leaps off the Eiffel Tower to a man struck b
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