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This definition is not precise or absolute; some articles could still be considered unusual even if they do not fit these guidelines. Each entry on this list should be an article on its own (not merely a section in a less unusual article) and of decent quality, and in large meeting Wikipedia's manual of style .
112 Gripes About the French: A handbook produced to help American soldiers understand the French. A True Story: An Ancient Greek parody of tall tales that were told as true in ancient sources, that contains the first literary references to space travel and fighting wars against aliens. The story ends with "the biggest lie of all" - a promise of ...
A satirical French organisation that awards prizes to "members of the French élite who distinguish themselves by relentlessly promoting the domination of the English language over the French language in France and in European institutions". Antiqua–Fraktur dispute: A dispute over which typeface was more "German".
Wikipedia articles that have existed and, judging by the title and contents, probably shouldn't have existed. Wikipedia:List of really, really, really stupid article ideas that you really, really, really should not create: The title says it all, really. Wikipedia:Unusual articles: The page you're currently reading. Wikipedia:Unusual articles ...
An architectural style advocated by French architect Jacques-François Blondel. Charles II of Spain: The last Habsburg King of Spain, who was so severely inbred that he could barely rule his nation due to his constant health problems. Upon his death, his autopsy revealed internal organs so withered and atrophied that witchcraft was actually ...
A WCW pay per view event in 1995 wasn't so unusual. A professional wrestling match in North Korea, however, is a once in a lifetime event. Cooper's Hill Cheese-Rolling and Wake: Don't let it get away! Coventry City 2-2 Bristol City West Germany 1-0 Austria: Match fixing with benefits. David Arquette in World Championship Wrestling
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In the 1880s, a French adventurer created a kingdom in Vietnam. Seikan Tunnel Tappi Shakō Line: The closed funicular that connects an underground train station inside the Seikan Tunnel with a museum. Shani Shingnapur: A holy Hindu village that doesn't have any doors. Shingō, Aomori: A town in Japan that is (supposedly) home to the tomb of ...