Without a doubt, these are some of the strangest coincidences that took place in recent history.
Whether you believe in the phenomenon or not, one thing is for sure. Some things are meant to be while others occur at a time and place that make you question their existence in the first place.
Life is full of the strangest coincidences and the fact that they take place abruptly is what makes one wonder. On the other hand, you might be a part of the bunch that refuses to acknowledge such acts in the first place. And if that’s the case, well, how about taking a closer look down below.
Here are some of the strangest coincidences that might make you second guess yourself for days. So let the historic exploration begin!
Could there possibly be something in the water?
How can three of the world’s biggest villains come from the same place? In case you still haven’t guessed it, well, we’re taking a look back in time that could possibly top the list for the strangest coincidences.
Adolf Hitler, Stalin, and Franz Josef all were collectively responsible for around 80 million deaths. Moreover, they all came from Vienna simultaneously too. Now, could that be destiny or what? Clearly, some believe there was something in the water. Do you agree?
Separated at birth but leading similar lives
These twins have the weirdest yet most fascinating story ever.point 207 |
According to media reports and historic records, they were separated at birth.point 67 | Delivered in Ohio, they each grew up in households knowing nothing about one another’s existence.point 156 | Coincidently, the parents named them both James during their adoption time.point 221 |
Yes, that’s another strange incident and we couldn’t agree more.point 67 | 1
But wait, the coincidences get weirder as they grew up. Simultaneously, both boys grew up to become police officers and married women named Linda too. Yikes, we’re getting out of here. Next, they both had babies- one was named James Alan while the other was called James Allan. Legend says that they both had dogs named Toy and both ended up with divorces too, remarrying again. How can life be so unpredictably similar?
History always repeats itself- strangest coincidences
When many talked about history repeating itself in history class, we never paid too much heed. After all, there is a limit to the mere coincidences in life. But wait until you see how the number 129 gets linked with Adolf Hitler.
Hitler was born exactly 129 years after Napolean. In the same way, he came into power exactly 129 years after Napolean. In addition, he invaded Russia 129 years after Napolean did. And in the end, he also faced defeat, exactly 129 years after Napolean did. Wow, that’s some pretty strange coincidence to run down in history.
Avoiding cruises like these- strangest coincidences
Violent Jessup had pure bad luck or shall we say resembled bad omen. While traveling on HMS Olympic, the ship struck HMS Hawke. In the same way, when she was traveling upon HMHS Britannic, it slammed into a mine. And as you may know, she was also on the famous Titanic ship too.
For those wondering why this woman traveled on ships so much, well the answer is pretty straightforward. She was a stewardess and nurse too. Hence, traveling upon ships was a part of her duty. Later, some even went as far as dubbing her as Miss Unsinkable!
A taxi ride that was destined for doom
In the year 1975, one man died after getting struck by a taxi.point 199 | The tragic incident took place in Bermuda.point 235 |
Unfortunately, one unlucky passenger witnessed the accident.point 54 | Just one year later, the same taxi picked up the same passenger who witnessed the accident.point 130 | This time around, the taxi slammed and killed another person.point 182 | He was the first victim’s brother.point 217 | 1
Practice what you preach goes terribly wrong- strangest coincidences
An astronomer from South Africa gave a lecture about how death was inevitable and could take place at any given moment in time.point 281 |
He was 49 years old at that time.point 26 | Right after finishing his lecture, he ate a mint candy with a tad bit of too much excitement.point 102 | And in the end, he choked to death.point 130 | 1
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