When London Could No Longer Hold Its Nose: The Great Stink of 1858
— July 15, 2026In the summer of 1858, the heart of the British Empire found itself overwhelmed…
This sounds pretty weird but we suspect it is not as uncommon as most of the others on this list. Omphalophobia involves a fear people have of having their bellybutton touched, either by themselves or by other people. It may also make people fearful of seeing someone else touch their own bellybutton. There are a few celebrities who admit to dealing with this one, including Khloe Kardashian who was once quoted as saying “Whales are disgusting and belly buttons are disgusting. I get chills every time I touch my belly.” We’re not sure where she’s coming from where the whales are concerned but kind of get the whole bellybutton thing. After all, it is Khloe Kardashian!
In the summer of 1858, the heart of the British Empire found itself overwhelmed…
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Odd or what? That, presumably, is a matter of opinion, but despite your thoughts regarding what's found here, you know you just have to look! We scour the web looking for things that make you question your own version of reality and present them here for your perusal.

