Bizarre Mysteries That Remain Unsolved to This Day

Shroud of Turin

The Shroud of Turn is a piece of linen cloth that bears the image of a man. It is believed to be the burial shroud of Jesus of Nazareth. Scientists have studied the cloth, which has undergone a number of tests to determine its origin. The cloth is a religious icon that boasts substantial mythological and spiritual power.

The More You Know

The average person walks the equivalent of five times around the world in their lifetime.
The idea that a man should spend two months salary on an engagement ring was popularized by De Beers' ad agency.
A German and British aeroplane shot each other down in Norway during WWII. The crew met and helped each other survive. Two of them later visited each other many years after the war was over as friends.
The largest volcano in the solar system is three times taller than Mount Everest.

Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.