Things I Learned Last Night

Zoos are places where animals are carefully contained, but sometimes, a star breaks all the rules. In the 1980s, the San Diego Zoo was home to an orangutan like no other. His name was Ken Allen, and he wasn't just any orangutan—he was an escape artist, a folk hero, and a lovable mischief-maker. Through his antics, Ken Allen captured hearts and taught zookeepers the true meaning of resourcefulness.

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The Berners Street Hoax happened in 1810 in London. It all started as a bet between two friends. One claimed he could make everyone in the city talk about one house on Berners Street. To win, he sent out fake invitations and requests to dozens of people.

On the set day, chaos took over Berners Street. Tradespeople arrived with deliveries no one had ordered. Doctors and priests came for emergencies that didn’t exist. Thousands of curious onlookers clogged the narrow street, making moving impossible. This hoax disrupted the neighborhood and became a story told for generations. Even today, the Berners Street Hoax is remembered as one of history’s most elaborate pranks.

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Six experienced hikers set out to explore the Khamar Daban mountains. 23-year-old Lyudmila Korovina, a seasoned guide, led them. The group was excited to enjoy the breathtaking views and test their skills. However, their adventure took a deadly turn.

While on the trail, something bizarre occurred. Witness accounts suggest the hikers began acting strangely. Some were seen convulsing and collapsing. Others appeared to be bleeding from their mouths. Within hours, all but one of the group members had tragically passed away.

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What would you do if your dentist wore a necklace made of human teeth? Sounds wild, right? This was the reality for Painless Parker, a dentist unlike any other in history. Parker’s story blends dental work, circus acts, and a love for showmanship that made him famous (and infamous) during the late 1800s and early 1900s.

Painless Parker, originally named Edgar R. Parker, was born in 1872 in New Brunswick, Canada. He wasn’t the best student and struggled in school. After getting expelled from two universities, Parker tried different jobs, like selling pots and pans and working on ships. None of these suited him.

Edgar didn’t give up. He moved to Philadelphia and attended another dental college, where he finally graduated. He soon opened a dental office but struggled to attract patients. At that time, advertising dental services was considered unethical.

To solve this, Parker got creative. Inspired by circus promoters, he partnered with a former PT Barnum worker named William Beebe. Together, they created a traveling dental circus. Painless Parker became his new name and his new brand.

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Ever heard of Rent a Hitman or rentahitman.com? At first glance, it sounds like a shady, illegal website straight out of a crime drama. But what if I told you it's actually a bizarre mix of satire, internet history, and law enforcement brilliance?

Rentahitman.com began in 2005 as a legitimate IT services site founded by a man named Bob Ines. The clever name was a play on words: “hit” referred to website hits, not assassinations. Bob's goal was to use his IT skills to provide online security audits. However, the site didn’t take off as planned, and it was left dormant for years.

But Bob made one crucial mistake—or stroke of genius: he forgot to take the site down.

Years later, he checked the website's email account and found over 700 inquiries—not for IT services, but for actual hitmen. People were requesting assassinations through a website they genuinely believed was a real hitman service.

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Bed Bath & Beyond, once a retail giant, found itself struggling to compete in a changing retail landscape. While competitors like Target and Walmart adapted to the e-commerce boom, Bed Bath & Beyond lagged. Over-expansion, debt, and the pandemic only worsened its troubles.

By the early 2020s, its stock price had plummeted, and the company was on the brink of collapse. Enter Ryan Cohen, a well-known investor who had previously played a role in the GameStop stock saga. Cohen’s involvement sparked renewed interest in Bed Bath & Beyond, giving the company temporary hope and attracting risky stock market bets.

Online communities, particularly on Reddit, became obsessed with Bed Bath & Beyond. Inspired by the success stories of GameStop and AMC, these groups believed they could save the retailer while making a fortune. The subreddit "BBBY" (based on Bed Bath & Beyond’s stock ticker) became a hub for speculation, conspiracy theories, and misplaced hope.

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In recent years, few stories have captivated the public's attention like the meteoric rise and catastrophic fall of Theranos and its founder, Elizabeth Holmes. The ambitious young entrepreneur once claimed to revolutionize medical testing, but her dream turned into a cautionary tale of deception and hubris.

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Throughout history, tales of advanced technology and celestial connections have captivated us. Among the most intriguing are the legends surrounding the Iraqi stargates. These ancient portals said to connect distant realms or civilizations, have sparked both wonder and controversy. But what is the truth behind these mysterious artifacts?

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In the early 2000s, “Who Wants to Be a Millionaire” was among the most popular quiz shows worldwide. The show was thrilling, with contestants competing to answer questions and win a million pounds. But behind the scenes, one episode captured public attention for a different reason — a cheating scandal. This is where The Consortium comes in, a group determined to help contestants win big.

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History can sometimes be tricky to unravel. One example is the story of Alan MacMasters, who was often named the inventor of the electric toaster. But did he really invent it, or is it a case of circular reporting?

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