christine04+Follow8 Times Day Turned to Night—For RealImagine it’s noon…and the sky suddenly goes black. No eclipse, no warning—just total darkness. History is full of these spine-tingling “dark days” where people thought the world was ending. Scientists have explanations for some, but others? Still a mystery. Here are 8 of the strangest: 1.Detroit’s Black Rain (1762) 🌧️ 2.New England’s Dark Day (1780) 🕯️ 3.Baghdad’s Blackout (1857) 🌪️ 4.Oshkosh’s Dark Day (1886) ☁️ 5.Black Sunday (1935) 🌾 6.The Siberian Darkening (1938) 🌑 7.Great Smog of London (1952) 💀 8.Yakutia’s Blackout (2018) ❓ Would you freak out or grab your camera? #Science #HistoryMysteries #WeirdWeather10Share
rachael30+FollowFrom Canterbury Kid to Zulu Chief🤔 Ever heard of a Jewish Zulu chieftain? Nathaniel Isaacs, a Jewish guy from Canterbury, actually became Chief of Natal in Africa! Adam Rovner, fascinated by this tale, dove deep into Isaacs’ life with years of research, uncovering the quirky intersections between Isaacs’ Jewish heritage and his adventures in Africa. How did his roots influence his path? Check out Rovner’s new book to find out more! 🌍📚 #HistoryMysteries #JewishHeritage #ZuluChief #Culture00Share