The Most Unusual Wikipedia Pages Perfect For 3am Deep Dives

If you can't sleep, I probably wouldn't recommend going down these rabbit holes, unless you plan on never sleeping again!

I know its not just me who inexplicably ends up on a random Wikipedia page at 3am, researching the history of the 1984 question "Where's the beef?" or the bigfoot trap in Jackson County, Oregon...

and then from there the history of bumper stickers, the possibilities are endless!

Well, today insomniacs, I have been on the deepest of Wikipedia deep dives, to bring to you some of the most unusual, interesting or damn right bizarre posts Wikipedia has to offer!

Hold on to your proverbial hats, because we are about to go on a ride!

First up! The Zombeatles

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Does this prove the "Paul is dead" conspiracy. Probably not. However this horror themed zombie parody of the Beatles is a great place to start your deep dive.

What about, The Most Mysterious Song on The Internet...

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"The Most Mysterious Song on the Internet," also known as "Like the Wind," "Blind the Wind," "Check It In, Check It Out," or "Take It In, Take It Out" based on fan interpretations of the lyrics, is an unidentified composition believed to have been recorded some time in the 1980s from a German Broadcast. Since 2019, this song has gained immense popularity online, captivating users on platforms such as Reddit and Discord, intent on finding the songs origins. These users have joined forces in a collaborative effort, leading to the discovery of other unknown songs as well. To classify these puzzling songs, the term "Lostwave" has been coined by the users.

or, The Monty Python Matching Tie and Handkerchief

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This Monty Python matching tie and handkerchief set came with a free 3-sided LP. Plus some rather polarising Terry Gilliam art work.

Then theres. Once Upon a Time in Shaolin

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The seventh album from the hip hop group Wu-Tang Clan. Only one physical copy of the album was ever made, with no ability to download or stream it digitally. It was purchased directly from the Wu-Tang Clan in 2015, it became the most expensive work of music ever sold

And that leads us straight into Chess Boxing...

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Chess boxing is a sport that combines chess and boxing. Competitors alternate between playing fast-paced chess matches and engaging in boxing matches simultaneously. The objective is to win either by checkmating the opponent or knocking them out. Time penalties and boxing decisions can also determine the winner in certain situations. I can't even play chess at the best of times, but I couldn't even imagine trying after being punched several times.

Then there's Deafula

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A 1975 American horror movie, which holds the title of the first feature-length film made entirely in American Sign Language.

Or maybe Paint Drying is more your thing...

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A 2023 British experimental protest film was created to test the BBFC. It consisted of 607 minutes of you guessed it, a painted wall drying, and no audio. It was submitted to the BBFC who would have to watch all 10 hours to be able to give it an age rating.

Maybe the Yoko Ono/John Lennon art piece Self-Portrait...

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Maybe not thought. This 1969 film made by the artist Yoko Ono is a 42 minute single shot of John Lennon's semi-erect penis...

What about this list of incidents that happened on SNL...

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Its like a deep dive within a deep dive. Featuring everything from embarrassing mishaps to controversial content, and everything in-between.

Or, what about a TV show that was cancelled before it even finished airing its first episode?

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Turn-On aired on ABC on Wednesday, February 5, 1969 and replaced after its first commercial break.

You could spend a little time deep diving into the Atari video game burial

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This urban legend proved to be fact when the mass burial of games, consoles and computers was uncovered in New Mexico landfill in 2014.

or there's the Corrupted Blood incident

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The corrupted blood incident (also known as the World of Warcraft Pandemic) affected players in the MMORPG became infected with a debuff after a boss battle, that was then transmittable between characters in close proximity. The virus was later studied to help determine the possible impact of Covid-19.

What about the rage inducing Penn & Teller's Smoke and Mirrors game

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Featuring six "prank" mini-games, one being Desert Bus, where the player gets to drive a bus, on an empty, straight road, for 8 WHOLE hours (REAL TIME I might add!)... just to score 1 point!

Then there's Rule 34

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Simply, if it exists, there's porn of it...

Or you could read about the cultural phenomenon that is Kit Kats in Japan!

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There have been more than 300 limited-edition seasonal and regional flavours of Kit Kat chocolate bars produced in Japan since 2000!

Then there's Sonya Thomas

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The competitive eating champion, who regularly beats men four to five times her size, earning her the nick name The Black Widow.

Or you could have a deep dive into the Cola Wars

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Documenting the long time rivalry between The Coca-Cola Company and PepsiCo. No, guns were not used, but shots were definitely fired!

This one is just for the fella who suggested putting salt into tea! Why not check out ISO 3103

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ISO 3103 is a standard published by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), specifying a standardized method for brewing tea... Guess what... no salt!

Why not read about The Easter Bilby?

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An Australian alternative to the Easter Bunny. Bilbies are endangered marsupials native to Australia. In a campaign to raise money and awareness of conservation efforts, bilby-shaped chocolates and related merchandise are sold within many stores throughout Australia as an alternative to Easter bunnies.

Or you could read about The Well to Hell

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An urban legend regarding a hole drilled so deep it broke through into Hell...

Then there's Frank Chu

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An American man who believes he is an intergalactic TV and movie star. He has sought to impeach many former U.S. Presidents he considers guilty of collaborating with a network of alien populations to film him against his will, to broadcast this footage intergalactically, and to embezzle the royalties he is owed as a television and movie star.

Or the only kind of desk I need in my office - the candy desk!

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A desk located in a high traffic area of the US Senate has had a drawer constantly stocked with candy since 1965! The current occupant of the candy desk is Indiana Senator Todd Young. This is a tradition I want to see in every office really!

What about a little dive into Jack Black...

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No not that Jack Black... this Jack Black was self promoted "Queen's Official Rat-Catcher" operating around the mid-1800's.

Then there's the Sweater Curse

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Apparently, according to those in the knitting game, creating a hand-knitted sweater for your significant other is an almost guarantee that the relationship is doomed!

Did you know that there can be 'the wrong type of snow'?

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Well, at least there can be if you're a rail company in the UK and need an excuse for why your trains are delayed... again!

What about the most expensive and pointless app ever invented?

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The I Am Rich app was created in 2008, cost $999.99, was pulled from the App Store in 24 hours and 8 people actually did purchase it!

And then there's the Yo app...

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Initially created with the sole purpose of sending "Yo" to the users friends as a text and audio notification...

Then there's Ashrita Furman

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A man who started breaking Guinness World Records in 1979, has set over 600 world records, currently holds over 200 world records, and has broken the Guinness World Record for breaking the most Guinness World Records!!!

And this is a list of incidents that happened at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida...

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Unsurprisingly, this is quite a long list.

Maybe a deep dive into the Cerne Abbas Giant

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The Cerne Abbas Giant is a hill figure near the village of Cerne Abbas, in Dorset, England. The figure is thoughts to have been created somewhere between 700 CE and 1110 CE.

Then there's Jennifer Mills News...

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Jennifer Mills News is a weekly one-page newspaper published by, and about, well, Jennifer Mills.

Maybe a little look into Charles Joughin is up your street?

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Charles was the chief baker aboard the RMS Titanic. He survived the ship's sinking, and became notable for having survived in the frigid water for an exceptionally long time, presumably due to the amount of alcohol he had consumed.

Then theres the worlds first drinking game, Kottabos

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A game of skill played at Ancient Greek drinking parties.

Or if you're looking for a long read, maybe dive into Gregor MacGregor

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A Scottish soldier, adventurer, and trickster, who attempted to draw investors to a fictional Central American territory that he claimed to rule...

And lastly on this list, Manhattanhenge

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A phenomenon during which the setting sun or the rising sun is aligned with the east–west streets of the main street grid of Manhattan, New York City.

If the articles above are not enough for you to get lost in, check out the full list of unusual articles here and some which are a little lighter here! Happy diving!

And as always, don't forget to share your favourite random Wikipedia pages in the comments below!!