Strange as It Seems

The Man Who Fell Five Miles

English · Essays & Short Works, Science

Strange as It Seems presents unusual facts and curious stories drawn from history, science, and everyday life. Each installment offers a series of brief, surprising accounts, inviting listeners to consider events and people that seem improbable but are presented as true.

The program is associated with the newspaper feature created by John Hix, whose distinctive approach was to gather oddities and explain the circumstances behind them. Rather than unfolding as a single dramatic plot, the broadcast moves through separate items, making it easy to listen for a striking anecdote or an unexpected detail.

With its blend of information and wonder, the show has the feel of a lively tour through the unusual. This installment is titled “The Man Who Fell Five Miles,” a headline that captures the program’s taste for extraordinary stories.

This recording is part of the Old Time Radio collection.