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Top 3 Strange But True | You won’t see this coming

MrBallen

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Warm-up Questions

What kinds of “strange but true” stories do you expect from a video with this title?
What does the phrase “You won’t see this coming” suggest about the endings of the stories?
Why do you think people enjoy listening to strange-but-true stories?

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Top 3 Strange But True | You won’t see this coming

Intro + A reckless “blind landing” (00:00 – 03:50)

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1. How does the air traffic controller react as the plane approaches?

They warn the captain the plane is too fast and too steep and to abort
They say the landing gear is not down yet
They praise the captain for a perfect approach
They tell the captain to climb because another plane is landing

2. What does the captain ask the co-pilot that leads to the disaster?

If he wants to bet that the captain can land the plane blind
If he should abort the landing because of the weather
If he should request a different runway
If he should let the co-pilot try landing

3. What is the outcome for the people on board?

Only the co-pilot survives
Everyone survives, but the plane is destroyed
70 of the 94 people perish
The plane lands safely after a hard landing

Top 3 Strange But True | You won’t see this coming

A family tragedy caused by old potatoes + short sponsor message (03:50 – 13:23)

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1. Why does the mother initially go down into the cellar?

Because she hears someone calling for help
Because she is annoyed her husband is taking so long to get potatoes
To punish Maria for burning the onions
To fix the smoke alarm

2. What is discovered to be the real cause of the deaths?

A fire that filled the cellar with smoke
Toxic fumes produced by rotting potatoes in an enclosed cellar
A gas leak from the stove
Poisoned drinking water

3. Why was Maria able to survive when she went down the cellar stairs?

The cellar had windows that were opened earlier
She stayed on the first step and never entered fully
She wore a mask without realizing it
The door had been left open, letting fumes escape upward

Top 3 Strange But True | You won’t see this coming

Betrayal and a shocking “gift” + brief teaser and outro (13:23 – 26:36)

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1. What upsetting information does Diane tell her husband that intensifies the situation?

She has already remarried
She is moving back to the United States immediately
The baby is not his
She has decided to quit her job on base

2. Who does the husband conclude is Diane’s lover and likely the father?

His best friend, Gregory Glover
A nurse at the hospital
His commanding officer
A random soldier on the base

3. What does the husband ultimately pull out of the gym bag in the hospital room?

A letter admitting everything
A knife from the mantel
Gregory’s severed head
Divorce papers

Top 3 Strange But True | You won’t see this coming

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1. What theme connects the main stories in this video?

Scientific discoveries that change history
Unpredictable, shocking real events with severe consequences
Stories about famous celebrities
People becoming rich through luck

2. In the first story, what directly makes the landing attempt especially dangerous?

The plane has no landing gear
The airport has no air traffic control
The pilots block the cockpit windows and rely only on instruments
A storm destroys the runway lights

3. In the cellar story, what everyday habit contributes to the danger becoming fatal?

Always sealing the cellar door behind whoever goes down
Cooking onions at high heat
Keeping potatoes in the refrigerator
Leaving windows open all day

Discussion Questions

Discuss the ideas from this video

Top 3 Strange But True | You won’t see this coming

The pilots ignored the controller’s warnings. In high-responsibility jobs, what should happen when someone takes an unnecessary risk?
In the cellar story, several people went downstairs one after another. Why do you think people sometimes repeat a dangerous action when they don’t understand the risk?
Which story felt the most unpredictable to you, and what details created that feeling?
Do you think “strange but true” storytelling can change how people think about safety, relationships, or everyday decisions? Why or why not?