The Great Panic Over Halley’s Comet (1910)

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In 1910, the world braced for doomsday. As Halley’s Comet streaked across the night sky, newspapers warned that its tail contained deadly poison gas that could wipe out humanity. Panic swept across cities—people prayed in churches, sealed their homes, and even bought “anti-comet pills” and oxygen tanks from opportunistic sellers.

But when the fateful night arrived… nothing happened. 🌌

This video tells the strange, fascinating story of The Great Panic Over Halley’s Comet (1910)—a mix of science, superstition, and sensational headlines that gripped the globe.

👉 Discover how fear of the unknown nearly caused chaos—and what it can still teach us today.

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