The Great 1910 Comet Panic | Pittsburgh News

When Halley’s Comet returned in 1910, the world went nuts—people quit jobs, stocked up on booze, and braced for doom, convinced the comet’s toxic tail would suffocate Earth. Scientists assured them it was harmless, but sensationalist headlines painted apocalyptic scenarios, drowning out facts. Despite calm warnings from experts like John Brashear, panic spread wildly. In the end? Nothing happened. The planet passed through unscathed—a chilling reminder of how fear and misinformation can hijack reason, even when the science is clear. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/0a1a22636c2ef0c3