36 Unnaturally Eerie Facts That’ll Make You Uncomfortable

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26Epomis larvae

Epomis larvae

The larvae of the Epomis genus are notable for being obligate role reversal predators. Amphibians such as frogs are normal predators of beetles, however, Epomis larvae feed exclusively on frogs and other would-be predators. 


27. The London Underground has its own subspecies of mosquito, which is more aggressive towards humans than its surface-dwelling relative.


28. Chickens sometimes engage in cannibalism. Historically, rose-tinted chicken eyeglasses were used on some chickens to prevent them from seeing blood and thus discourage them from cannibalizing injured chickens.


29. In Casorzo, Italy, there is a unique tree called Bialbero di Casorzo, meaning "double tree of Casorzo". It is actually a cherry tree growing straight on top of a mulberry tree.


30. Hemmingway once wrote a story that was only six words long. “For sale: baby shoes, never worn.”


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31Gadsby

Gadsby

The novel Gadsby, with a total of around 50,000 words, never used the letter E.


32. The creators of the 2004 video game "JFK Reloaded" awarded over $10,000 to the person who could best recreate the assassination in-game.


33. There is a restaurant in Japan named Kayabukiya Tavern that uses macaques as waiters.


34. In the 2005 Formula One United States Grand Prix, 14 of the 20 cars quit the race after the formation lap out of protest since their Michelin tires were found unsafe for the final turn.


35. Wellie Wanging is a sport in which the objective is to throw a Wellington boot as far as possible.


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36Eddie Gaedel

Eddie Gaedel

Eddie Gaedel, a dwarf, became the shortest person in MLB history when he went up to bat a single time in 1951. His jersey number was 1/8.

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