Weird Universe Archive
July 2020
July 1, 2020
Lightning-Struck Brassieres
Fatalities that occurred in 1982 and 1999 reveal that wearing an underwire bra in a lightning storm can lead to loss of life.
St. Joseph News-Press Gazette - Jun 19, 1982
The Vancouver Sun - Oct 28, 1999
Posted By: Alex - Wed Jul 01, 2020 -
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Category: Death, Underwear
Mark Korven and His Apprehension Engine
Full story here.
Posted By: Paul - Wed Jul 01, 2020 -
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Category: Horror, Inventions, Movies, Special Effects, Technology
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