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One of my favorite : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Demon_core quote:While lowering the top reflector, Slotin's screwdriver slipped a fraction of an inch, allowing the top reflector to fall into place around the core. Instantly there was a flash of blue light and a wave of heat across Slotin's skin; the core had become supercritical, releasing a massive burst of neutron radiation. He quickly knocked the two halves apart, stopping the chain reaction and likely saving the lives of the other men in the laboratory. Slotin's body's positioning over the apparatus also shielded the others from much of the neutron radiation. He received a lethal dose in under a second and died nine days later from acute radiation poisoning. The nearest physicist to Slotin, Alvin C. Graves, was watching over Slotin's shoulder and was thus partially shielded by him, receiving a high but non-lethal radiation dose. Graves was hospitalized for several weeks with severe radiation poisoning, developed chronic neurological and vision problems as a result of the exposure, suffered a significant shortening of his lifespan and died of a radiation-induced heart attack 20 years later.[5] The other six people in the room were far enough away from the assembly to avoid fatal injury, but they all suffered other complications as a result of the accident. Two people suffered severe shortening of their lives and died years later from radiation-induced complications: leukemia (at age 42, 18 years after the accident) and clinical aplastic anemia.
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Another one, about Rosemary Kennedy http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rosemary_Kennedy quote:In 1941, when Rosemary was 23, doctors told her father that a new neurosurgical procedure, lobotomy, would help calm her mood swings and sometimes-violent outbursts.[11] Joseph P. Kennedy decided that Rosemary should have the lobotomy performed, but did not inform Rose until afterwards. At the time, relatively few lobotomies had been performed; James W. Watts, who carried out the procedure with Walter Freeman, described what happened: Walter Freeman was an interesting man, stabbing people's brain through their eye sockets for science : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Walter_Jackson_Freeman_II
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I was reading the article about Laika (the first dog in space), earlier, and it struck me as a bit unnerving the somewhat detached way it talks about the pulse and respiratory rate of a dog who must have been utterly terrified. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Laika#Voyage
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The one for the Byford Dolphin is pretty hosed up. Article posted:Divers D1, D2 and D3 were exposed to the effects of explosive decompression and died in the positions indicated by the diagram. Subsequent investigation by forensic pathologists determined D4, being exposed to the highest pressure gradient, violently exploded due to the rapid and massive expansion of internal gases. All of his thoracic and abdominal organs, and even his thoracic spine were ejected, as were all of his limbs. Simultaneously, his remains were expelled through the narrow trunk opening left by the jammed chamber door, less than 60 centimetres (24 in) in diameter. Fragments of his body were found scattered about the rig. One part was even found lying on the rig's derrick, 10 metres (30 ft) directly above the chambers. The deaths of all four divers were most likely instantaneous and painless.
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# ? Dec 13, 2012 00:58 |
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ass_to_mouth quote:rear end to mouth Where else will you learn I guess?
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Came here to post the diving bell incident, but was beaten, so I'll post these instead http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pope_Lick_Monster http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Self-surgery
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Karen_WetterhahnThe Wonders of Chemistry posted:Karen Wetterhahn (October 16, 1948 – June 8, 1997) was a professor of chemistry at Dartmouth College, New Hampshire, who specialized in toxic metal exposure. She made national headlines when mercury poisoning claimed her life at the age of 48 due to accidental exposure to the organic mercury compound dimethylmercury (Hg(CH3)2). Protective gloves in use at the time of the incident provided insufficient protection, and exposure to only a few drops of the chemical proved to be fatal after less than a year. It wouldn't be so bad if it weren't for this tidbit: True horror is seeing a loved one like this posted:Despite aggressive chelation therapy, her condition rapidly deteriorated and three weeks after first symptoms appeared she fell into a coma described by one of her former students as not being "... the kind of coma I'd expected... She was thrashing about. Her husband saw tears rolling down her face. I asked if she was in pain. The doctors said it didn't appear that her brain could even register pain." Wetterhahn died a few months later, less than a year after her initial exposure. All from getting a single drop on the protective glove you thought was sufficient
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Wells posted:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Karen_Wetterhahn
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vladimir_Demikhovquote:He conducted his dog head transplants during the 1950s, resulting in two-headed dogs, and this ultimately led to the head transplants in monkeys by Dr. Robert White, who was inspired by Demikhov's work. The article for the Denpropetrovsk Maniacs isn't that bad. Until you've seen the video that leaked on the internet. Which I recommend no one ever watch. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dnepropetrovsk_maniacs quote:On July 12, 48-year-old Sergei Yatzenko, disabled by a recent bout with cancer, went missing while riding his Dnepr motorcycle. His body was found four days later, with signs of a savage attack visible even after four days in the summer heat.
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Zebrabutt posted:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vladimir_Demikhov I love this about the internet; every time anybody says they've found something incredibly awful that nobody should ever look at, they always provide the link. It's like someone telling you about a horrific traffic accident they saw that morning and then slapping a manilla folder on the table and slowly pushing it towards you.
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adolf_Hitler The things this guy did are unreal. Hard to believe a human being could be so terrible.
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Valentich_Disappearance Australian pilot goes missing forever after relaying one final message.
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nazi_medical_experiments "Favorite" isn't the right word, but it certainly is unnerving.
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Joramun posted:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nazi_medical_experiments Likewise: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Unit_731 Traumatized me the first time I read it... For lighter fare: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alien_hand_syndrome Bonus: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/H._H._Holmes - creepy serial killer and basis of the very excellent book Devil in the White City. Started as a con-man, ended up constructing a giant murder hotel. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Albert_Fish - another wonderful human being. Teketeketeketeke has a new favorite as of 17:25 on Dec 13, 2012 |
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dyatlov_Pass_incident Nine ski-hikers die on an excursion in the Ural mountains of Russia. "The lack of eyewitnesses has inspired much speculation. Soviet investigators determined only that "a compelling unknown force" had caused the deaths."
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a false posted:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adolf_Hitler how bout no scott (USER WAS PUT ON PROBATION FOR THIS POST)
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Mikemo Tyson posted:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dyatlov_Pass_incident They suffered from hypothermia, and in a hysteric state they were compelled to undress. They then suffered injuries in a small avalanche, and then a scavenger, probably a wolf, found their dead bodies. The tongues were the last warm parts of the bodies, which is why one of them was eaten. Later someone claims the bodies were radioactive, and you have a 'mystery'. Here's H.H. Holmes, America's first serial killer and builder of a Murder Castle. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/H._H._Holmes
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This was literally posted TWO posts above you. E: okay three Numbers stations are easy pickings maybe, but I love reading about them and listening to them. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Numbers_station Suzuki Method has a new favorite as of 21:58 on Dec 13, 2012 |
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Suzuki Method posted:This was literally posted TWO posts above you. E: okay three My grandfather had something to do with the one broadcasting from the RAF base on Cyprus. Still won't tell me anything about it. Anyways, my submission. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hi-Fi_Murders This is one of the most horrible things I've ever read.
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evanstheone posted:My grandfather had something to do with the one broadcasting from the RAF base on Cyprus. Still won't tell me anything about it. Went to post this. This is what I think of working on the night shift. One of the most horrific violent robberies ever. Last time there was a thread like this and someone posted Unit 731 along with the link to "The Men Behind the Sun" on YouTube. I watched the whole thing and cried. Linky: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bqnftyYWW4E Very and
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SimianNinja posted:Likewise: Having this explained to me by a chinese friend while watching Ip Man made the movie so much more powerful and depressing.
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carl_Panzram A serial killer who killed out of pure hatred for the human race.
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I posted:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carl_Panzram I particularly like his comment, "For all these things I am not in the least bit sorry." http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Delphine_lalaurie Delphine LaLaurie, owner of slaves and grotesque experimenter upon the same. Sir Sidney Poitier has a new favorite as of 18:16 on Dec 19, 2012 |
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/H._H._Holmes Crazy man builds a "Murder Castle". (USER WAS PUT ON PROBATION FOR THIS POST)
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Anyone else want to mention "Murder Castle"? It's only been one page!
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fibrodysplasia_ossificans_progressivaquote:Fibrodysplasia ossificans progressiva (FOP), sometimes referred to as Stone Man Syndrome, is an extremely rare disease of the connective tissue. A mutation of the body's repair mechanism causes fibrous tissue (including muscle, tendon, and ligament) to be ossified when damaged. In many cases, injuries can cause joints to become permanently frozen in place. Surgical removal of the extra bone growths has been shown to cause the body to "repair" the affected area with more bone. quote:The best known FOP case is that of Harry Eastlack (1933–1973). His condition began to develop at the age of ten, and by the time of his death from pneumonia in November 1973, six days before his 40th birthday, his body had completely ossified, leaving him able to move only his lips. Fortunately it's extremely rare and presents itself at an early age, so none of you (hopefully) have to worry about having it. Scary poo poo, though.
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The Murder of Shanda Sharer Teenage mean girls abduct a 12-year old, and spend a Saturday night torturing her to death, finally setting her on fire. quote:They placed Sharer, still alive, in a blanket and carried her into a field by the gravel country road. Tackett made Rippey pour the gasoline on her, and then they set her on fire. Loveless was not convinced Sharer was dead, so they returned a few minutes later to pour the rest of the gasoline on her.
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SimianNinja :quote:Prisoners of war were subjected to vivisection without anesthesia. Vivisections were performed on prisoners after infecting them with various diseases. Scientists performed invasive surgery on prisoners, removing organs to study the effects of disease on the human body. These were conducted while the patients were alive because it was feared that the decomposition process would affect the results. The infected and vivisected prisoners included men, women, children, and infants. Well, thank you for that. Fixed Expression, he didn't post the link to the video, you silly.
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jeffrey_Dahmer Dahmer had one victim that got away, only to be pulled back and murdered. Pretty lovely. Sidenote, does anybody want a link to this crazy murder castle article I found? It's pretty crazy. edited out cat walking across keyboard
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I have this book http://www.amazon.ca/Livre-Serial-Killers-St%C3%A9phane-Bourgoin/dp/2757816810/ref=sr_1_4?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1355451371&sr=1-4 in french about some interviews made with some prominent serial killers like Ed kemper,Peter Kurten, Albert DeSalvo, Jeffrey Dahmer,Toole and Lucas and the like. I could not find it in english so far, but I had to put it down several times, and also wonder why the gently caress I was reading this.
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# ? Dec 14, 2012 03:22 |
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tviolet posted:SimianNinja : Did they actually learn anything useful from any of those horrible "experiments"?
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Spalec posted:Did they actually learn anything useful from any of those horrible "experiments"? Unfortunately most of them learned enough to win amnesty at the end of the war in return for their findings. If I remember the article correctly, one of the head "doctors" went on to play an important role in the Green Cross.
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Taman Shud. It shouldn't be nearly as freaky as it is. Short summary: quote:Considered "one of Australia's most profound mysteries" at the time,[1] the case has been the subject of intense speculation over the years regarding the identity of the victim, the events leading up to his death, and the cause of death. Public interest in the case remains significant due to a number of factors: the death occurring at a time of heightened tensions during the Cold War, what appeared to be a secret code on a scrap of paper found in his pocket, the use of an undetectable poison, his lack of identification, and the possibility of unrequited love.
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This one is less scary than all the horrible poo poo posted but its un-nerving that if you get arrested you might be locked up with someone like this. http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charles_Bronson_(prisoner)#section_2_ This man had a movie made about him and his real exploits were even crazier. My favorite weapons he employed were a jam jar used to bludgeon an inmate and his spear he fashioned from a broken bottle and mop handle. Its a shame he didn't live long enough to try bath salts. Edit: my link went up wrong its Charlie Bronson the prisoner, not the actor. TheHistoryChannel has a new favorite as of 04:53 on Dec 14, 2012 |
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At first I want to link this, as I remember that there was a long paragraph on the horrifying torture of the little girl (still available in the talk page), but turns out there's no reputable evidence for it. It does however, lead me to http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hello_Kitty_murder, which is incredibly disgusting.
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Clarington Grey posted:The Murder of Shanda Sharer http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jamie_Bulger quote:It was later revealed by one of the boys that they were planning to find a child to abduct, lead him to the busy road alongside the mall, and push him into the path of oncoming traffic.
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SimianNinja posted:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Unit_731 posted:
Really, can you feel anything but shame when you read that whole article.
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Johnny_Goschquote:John David "Johnny" Gosch (born November 12, 1969) was a 12-year-old paperboy in West Des Moines, Iowa, when he disappeared on September 5, 1982, presumably kidnapped. His case and the subsequent publicity played an important part in the growing public awareness of missing children cases in the 1980s.
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/My_Little_Pony:_Friendship_Is_Magic_fandom Pretty much the whole page is v. scary and unnerving, especially the length.
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I came here to post this. I read about it some years ago here on SA in some post weird/freaky/etc. thread and out of everything I read that was the one that made me close my laptop. Guh.
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