Human Marvels
Egg Telepathy
Useless Superpower: Mrs. Gertrude Smith of York, Pennsylvania claimed that she was able to project mental images into the minds of hens, causing them to lay eggs with distinctive patterns. For instance, she thought of sunflowers and, sure enough, her hens laid eggs with a sunflower pattern.Unfortunately it doesn't appear that any pictures were taken of the patterned eggs, even though Mrs. Smith brought some into the offices of the York Gazette and Daily, in order to prove her claim.
York Gazette and Daily - Apr 4, 1940
York Gazette and Daily - May 21, 1940
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Posted By: Alex - Mon Jan 16, 2023 -
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Category: Human Marvels, Eggs, 1940s
The man who fell 3300 feet and only broke his nose
1972: 19-year-old Bob Hall fell 3300 feet when his parachute malfunctioned. He landed face first on a runway. Somehow, he not only survived, but he only broke his nose and busted up his teeth.The photo below was taken after his fall.
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Posted By: Alex - Mon Jan 09, 2023 -
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Category: Accidents, Human Marvels, 1970s
Psychic Ernesto Montgomery
Psychic Ernesto Montgomery claimed to have predicted many events (the assassination of JFK, the death of Princess Diana, various airplane crashes, etc.), but for some reason the authorities that he insisted he had contacted beforehand could later never remember having heard from him.Predictions are standard fare for psychics. But what really set Montgomery apart was the highly unique source of his psychic powers:
"Think of your TV antenna," he said.
Unfortunately I couldn't find any photo of his "appendages".
More info: pathtotruth.com
Chicago Tribune - June 1, 1979
Posted By: Alex - Tue Dec 13, 2022 -
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Category: Human Marvels, Predictions
Paperboy who used his head
This would be an unusual thing to see in America, but not in Africa. When I visited Malawi (quite a few years ago) I remember seeing numerous women walking around balancing all kinds of heavy objects (firewood, water containers, etc.) on their heads.
Charlotte Observer - Jan 31, 1978
Posted By: Alex - Sun Jul 10, 2022 -
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Category: Human Marvels, 1970s
Rebla, the Comedy Juggler
A small encyclopedia entry on the man.
Posted By: Paul - Tue Jul 05, 2022 -
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Category: Human Marvels, Theater and Stage, Vaudeville, 1930s
Bebe Stanton, Telepathic Flapper
Source: The Courier (Waterloo, Iowa) 11 Apr 1929, Thu Page 13
Posted By: Paul - Fri Apr 22, 2022 -
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Category: Crime, Frauds, Cons and Scams, Human Marvels, 1920s
René Lavand, One-Armed Magician
His Wikipedia page.
Posted By: Paul - Sun Apr 10, 2022 -
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Category: Disabilities, Human Marvels, Magic and Illusions and Sleight of Hand, Television, 1960s
Angelo Faticoni, the Human Cork
We've previously posted about two people who claimed to be "human corks": Norris Kellam and Iver Johnson.Now I've found a third to add to the list: Angelo Faticoni.
The lives of Kellam and Faticoni overlapped, but I can't find any evidence that they ever met.
More info: wikipedia
Johnson City Chronicle - July 24, 1926
Hartford Courant - Aug 12, 1931
Posted By: Alex - Sat Apr 09, 2022 -
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Category: Human Marvels, Swimming, Snorkeling, and Diving
The Frozen Woman
Dec 20, 1980: On a cold winter's evening, 19-year-old Jean Hilliard's car got stuck in a ditch, so she decided to walk for help. She was found the next morning, two miles away, frozen solid.Remarkably, doctors were able to thaw her out even though she was so rock hard that needles broke on her skin. She suffered no serious injuries — just some blistered toes.
Read the full story at MPR News
Posted By: Alex - Wed Mar 16, 2022 -
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Category: Human Marvels, 1980s, Weather
The Princess Rajah Dance
Man, that gal's got some strong jaws--as you will see!
Posted By: Paul - Sun Mar 06, 2022 -
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Category: Furniture, Human Marvels, 1900s, Dance
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