Bizarre history, fringe science, unsolved mysteries, and the psychology of oddities. From mass hysteria to cursed objects, we explain the 'why' behind the weird with humor and clarity. Join us on this quirky journey of discovery!


Odd Whys

ODD WHYS BRAIN-BUSTER:

You see them in every gym—a modern symbol of health and fitness. But the treadmill's original purpose was much, much darker.

This machine of endurance was not invented for exercise. What were treadmills FIRST used for?

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Odd Whys

ODD WHYS BRAIN-BUSTER: We Bet You'll Get This Wrong.

Time for a quick test of your "weird history" knowledge. The chainsaw is a common tool, but its original purpose was anything but ordinary.

Do you know what this powerful machine was ACTUALLY invented for?

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