Alfred Hinds, aka Houdini Hinds, gained folk hero status in 1950s Britain when he staged three successful prison escapes. He was immediately detained after his first two flights, but enjoyed freedom for two years before being nabbed on his third try. This is just one of the 10 most dangerous, strange and death-defying prison breaks featured in this week’s episode of WatchMojo.com.
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Martin Luther King Jr.’s gripping “I Have a Dream” speech on the hallowed steps of the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C., cemented his place as one of the world’s best and influential communicators. Ditto for President John F. Kennedy’s 1961 inaugural address and the oratorial skills of Mahatma Gandhi, known for his soft-spoken demeanor and non-confrontational civil disobedience. WatchMojo.com ranks the most influential personalities who used their oratory talents for major social change during their lives for better or for worse.
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The following real-life figures were memorable because they were straight-up psychotic. WatchMojo.com presents its picks for some of the most violent, mentally unstable and outright selfish royal leaders in history, excluding non-royal dictators, such as Soviet leader Joseph Stalin and Nazi Führer Adolf Hitler, as well as democratically elected politicians,
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When it comes to our diet, myths and false truths abound on whether it’s safe to ingest certain foods. Such folk tales as, “Are microwaves robbing our foods of their nutrients?” and “Are oysters aphrodisiacs?” have been debunked by science, yet people convince themselves to believe the nonsense. WatchMojo.com counts down the Top 10 food myths, focusing on adages for food and common diet tips.
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If you’ve ever wondered why our jails and prisons are so well-populated, it’s because their residents aren’t the brightest people on the planet. Take Eloise D. Reaves, who closed a deal on some crack cocaine, but wasn’t very happy with her purchase. Unfortunately, no one told her that buying drugs is an art and you don’t have the option to exchange or refund your purchase.
So Reaves had the gall to go to police and complain about the quality of the cocaine she had just purchased. She pulled the rock from her mouth, placed it on the police car for the officer to inspect and was immediately charged with possession. If only she could have stolen someone else’s brain. Tune in to WatchMojo.com as it counts down the 10 dumbest criminals of all time.
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WatchMojo features the most intelligent creatures in the animal kingdom, creatures that are known to possess smarts that may even remind us of human intelligence at times. Take the border collie, that many refer to as canine rocket scientists. Considered the smartest dog in the world, it’s said that these quick-thinking dogs can find escape routes out of their pens by opening locked doors and unlocking gates. WatchMojo.com presents nine other clever animals.
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You’ll think twice before saying someone has the Messiah Complex after viewing the following video. Talk about crazies! WatchMojo.com takes a look at instances where individuals declared themselves to be of divine origin, either the Almighty himself or his direct offspring.
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There have been many famous orators throughout history, but only a few transcend time. Take Ronald Reagan. The 40th U.S. president may have first found fame as an actor, but his legacy in the White House earned him the moniker, The Great Communicator. He had a knack to connect with the audience during his speeches, largely due to a perception that he came across as sincere, simple and honest. Among other masters of the lectern were Margaret Thatcher, Nelson Mandela and President Franklin D. Roosevelt. Check out who ranked in the top three of all time, as WatchMojo.com counts down 10 of the greatest speakers in history.
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If you thought you knew everything about rock ‘n roll legend Elvis Presley, think again. One of the best-kept secrets in musical lore was that Elvis was born a natural blond! His hair naturally grew darker to a sandy blond by his high school years and was a dark chestnut during his service in the Army. His jet-black hair that we came to know was the result of a bottle of Miss Clairol 51B. The King began dying his hair in the 1950s and continued doing so until his death in 1977. Tune in as WatchMojo.com brings us more unbelievable facts in music history.
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You might be surprised by just how many times The Twilight Zone did it first. From shows like “The Good Place” to films like “Us,” the impact of Rod Serling’s creation can be heavily felt. Considering that the series aired all the way back in 1958, it makes sense that so many modern artists have looked to it for inspiration. WatchMojo.com ranks the times The Twilight Zone did it first.
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