We often think that unbelievable stories happen only in movies, but real life can be even more surprising. Some of these strange events get solved, but many stay a mystery, making them even more interesting. In this article, we share some exciting real-life stories that will keep you on the edge of your seat.

The Story:

When I was a kid, I pretended to have a stomachache so my grandma would let me stay home.

I’m not a good liar, so she decided to test me. She said if I was too sick for school, she would make a doctor’s appointment.

Three hours later, I was rushed to the ER for emergency surgery.

My fake sickness turned out to be real—it was appendicitis, and it was so bad that if I hadn’t gone to the hospital that day, my appendix would have burst.

I felt completely fine that day, so pretending to be sick actually saved my life.