Author Archives: Joseph Caltabiano

About Joseph Caltabiano

Joseph Caltabiano is a writer, oddities lover and a former surgical technologist. He left the field of surgical technology to pursue a career in blogging and internet marketing. As clearly shown in his posts, Joseph is very passionate about unusual topics. His two most favorite topics are medical and weird science.

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Weird Beliefs And Kooky Occults

We are all free to believe whatever we want, but some people have weird beliefs that are out of this world.  They participate in occult acts to perform various rituals that may look ridiculous and senseless.  Although people that do not share your own specific beliefs may seem lost, these people really take the cake.  They bring beliefs to a whole new level.

They will do some of the weirdest things imaginable.  From slick magic acts to masochist practices, you will surely find the strangest belief systems and occult practices from all parts of the world.  Just when you think you’ve heard it all, you get more information on the kooks that take pride in their faiths.  What’s odd is they truly believe what they religiously follow. read more

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Strange Diseases In Humans

It is unfortunate that our world is filled with so many painful, deadly, rare and strange diseases.  Whether they are present at birth, or acquired later in life, most will cause unwanted physical and mental suffering.  According to the National Organization For Rare Disorders database (NORD), there are around 6,800 known rare diseases in the United States alone.  A disease is considered to be uncommon if it has affected less than 200,000 Americans.

With the help of advanced medicine, many have had their disorders controlled or cured.  On the other hand, abnormal conditions have had doctors striving to find cures and medications to help stop or control them from becoming worse.  Unfortunately, there are many cases where doctors cannot do a thing to prevent or stop them.  However, with advanced technology always increasing, the chances for survival and perhaps a normal life are better than ever.  Here we will discuss some of the strangest diseases in humanity. read more

20 Of The Weirdest Animal Facts

Over the history of life on Earth, millions of species of animals have successfully survived, while millions of others have become extinct. The animal kingdom is filled with a variety of fascinating species. Some animals have unusual disorders, while others have incredible capabilities and body structures. What we are about to share with you may surprise you.

In 2010, researchers had discovered evidence for perhaps the oldest animal in the fossil record. Interestingly, the significant find was actually an accident. The researchers had other intentions before they stumbled upon their amazing findings. After digging in Australia for clues regarding the climate of the past, researchers had found the fossil remains of sponge-like animals that had once lived around 650 million years ago. read more

Weird Things Peope Do

The human body is a strange and phenomenal machine equipped with a plethora of complex systems serving so many different purposes. Despite the fact that scientists have gained a lot of knowledge towards understanding the functions of the body, we still don’t fully understand the complex human mind. Yes, scientists understand the functions of various parts of the brain, but it is still currently a mystery of exactly how these parts work together.

It is certainly incredible how the combining of a variety of human  brains have lead us to important discoveries, brought us to the moon and gave us technology we rely on every day. One can imagine what new technology inventions will come about in the next 50 years.  After all, humans are not even expected to be the top species by the time we reach the year 2045. read more

10 Weird Facts About The Human Body

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The human body is an extremely fascinating machine. It is made up of many complex systems all with their own specific functions. Unfortunately, some humans have conditions that don’t function properly. This is part of the reason scientists have made a huge leap forward with discoveries. They find people with abnormal conditions and not only help control or correct their condition, but also discover new answers to previous questions along the way.  Of course, advancement in scientific technologies has also played a significant role. read more