1,149 likes, 40 comments - factsweird on January 27, 2026: "In the late 1980s USSR, a self-proclaimed psychic healer named E. Frenkel believed he possessed “psychic-biological” powers strong enough to halt moving vehicles. He claimed to have used his abilities to stop bicycles, cars, and streetcars, and wrote in notes later found by investigators: “First I stopped a bicycle, cars, and a streetcar. Now I’m going to stop a train.” Near the city of Astrakhan, he put this to the test by stepping onto railway tracks in front of a freight train, arms raised and body tensed. The driver applied the emergency brakes, but the train could not stop in time and kil*led him. The incident later became a well-known Darwin Awards case and is often cited as an extreme example of fatal overconfidence in paranormal powers.".

179K likes, 1,488 comments - feminist_news_now on January 20, 2026: "Fred Trump Sr., father of President Donald Trump, was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease in the early 1990s. As his condition worsened, family members created a setup at the Trump Organization office in Brooklyn where he could continue going to work daily, sorting and signing blank pieces of paper to maintain the illusion of productivity and keep him calm. This "pretend office" arrangement lasted into his final years, allowing his routine while shielding him from agitation at home. Donald Trump's niece, Mary L. Trump, detailed in her book how her grandfather's dementia led to memory loss and disorientation, prompting such accommodations. Reports indicate the phone on his desk was rigged to only reach his secretary, reinforcing the pretense of authority. Fred Sr. died in 1999 at age 93 after nearly a decade of decline.".

5,293 likes, 166 comments - horrordisplays on January 26, 2026: "A day of fun turned into terror at Green Mountain Park in Taif, Saudi Arabia, when the “360 Degrees” ride collapsed mid-air. As the giant pendulum swung high, its central support snapped, tearing the ride apart. The spinning arm slammed into metal, then crashed to the ground as riders screamed in panic. At least 23 people were injured, several critically. Debris scattered, alarms rang out, and desperate cries filled the park. The ride was shut down immediately as authorities launched an investigation into the failure. No deaths were reported—but the viral footage left a chilling message behind: when safety fails, thrills turn deadly in seconds. Follow @horrordisplays for news, updates, and trends like this. #disturbing #accidents #fatal #adventure #world".