If you hated history class in school, maybe it’s because your teacher never told you about all the weird, downright creepy things that happened in the past.
Like a blob made of reactor core lava at the Chernobyl nuclear reactor that’s been nicknamed Medusa because it’s so deadly. See, history can be interesting.
A fascinating Tumblr thread explains the whole mystery of this blob, including a new mutant mold that’s developed in its wake.
Here’s what the blob looks like, in case you were curious:
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The creepy explanation continues, with more information about how the so-called “Elephant’s Foot” was made and how it was photographed.
Spoiler alert… it’s bad.
Really bad.
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And what’s worse than Medusa, you ask?
Mold that can eat Medusa, of course!
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Someone tried to shoot the Elephant’s Foot, for no apparent reason.
Maybe they thought it would help somehow?
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But even though humans royally screwed things up at Chernobyl, looks like nature found a way to intervene in the end after all:
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And of course someone found a way to make a Gordon Ramsey joke when discussing toxic radiation and never-before-seen mold:
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And that concludes today’s history lesson. Now you’re well-versed in this very weird thing called “Elephant’s Foot,” aka Medusa. Go out and spread this newfound knowledge with the world. You might even be able to freak someone out a bit.
What’s your favorite creepy story from history? We’d love for you to share!
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