He moonwalked across the globe, broke every chart in history, and became the most recognizable man on Earth. But behind the sequined gloves and glittering stages, Michael Jackson lived a life shrouded in mystery, myths, and mind-bending secrets.

From sleeping in a glass chamber to nearly becoming Spider-Man, here are 10 bizarre and hidden facts about the King of Pop that prove truth is often stranger than fiction.

1. Did He Really Sleep in a Glass Chamber?

Yes… and no. Jackson was once photographed in a hyperbaric oxygen chamber, fueling wild rumors that he slept in it nightly to live forever. The truth? He tried it once, loved the idea of being “immortal,” and then donated the chamber to a hospital. Classic MJ.

2. He Almost Bought Marvel to Become Spider-Man

Long before the MCU, Jackson attempted to buy Marvel Comics in the ‘90s. Why? Because he desperately wanted to play Spider-Man in a film. Unfortunately, Stan Lee didn’t hand over the reins — but imagine that multiverse…

3. He Was This Close to Dying on 9/11

Jackson had a meeting scheduled at the World Trade Center on the morning of September 11, 2001. But he overslept. The reason? A long phone call with his mother the night before. That small twist of fate likely saved his life.

4. His Version of “The Last Supper” Had… Himself as Jesus

Inside Neverland Ranch, MJ owned a custom painting of The Last Supper — but with a twist: he replaced Jesus with himself, and added other cultural icons around him. Messiah complex, or misunderstood symbolism?

5. He Secretly Feared His Own Reflection

Despite his fame, Jackson battled deep insecurities. According to those close to him, he sometimes covered mirrors or avoided looking into them — a heartbreaking side effect of vitiligo, trauma, and body dysmorphia.

6. The King of Pop Was a Master Prankster

Behind the shy voice and soft smile was a mischievous prankster. He loved scaring his sister La Toya with fake spiders, setting up practical jokes, and playing elaborate gags on his team. Thriller energy, always.

7. He Wanted to Clone Himself

Rumors circulated that Jackson explored human cloning. Though never confirmed, sources claimed he met with scientists in the early 2000s to inquire about the possibility of creating a genetic copy of himself. Immortality obsession? Maybe.

8. The Awards? Literally Unbeatable.

With 39 Guinness World Records, 13 GRAMMYs, and 26 AMAs, Michael remains the most awarded artist of all time. No artist — dead or alive — has come close. He wasn’t just a star. He was the galaxy.

9. He Broke Racial Barriers Without Saying a Word

MTV was once hesitant to play Black artists — until “Billie Jean.” Jackson’s genius forced the network to rotate his videos heavily, reshaping music television forever. Without him, MTV as we know it wouldn’t exist.

10. His Autopsy Unveiled a Man in Pain

When Jackson died in 2009, his autopsy shocked the world: tattoos to even out skin tone, needle marks, bald patches, and countless signs of physical wear. The King of Pop had been silently suffering for years — and no one knew.

The Legend Lives, The Mystery Grows

Michael Jackson didn’t just change music — he blurred the lines between myth and man. Even now, the deeper we dig into his life, the more questions we uncover. Was he a genius ahead of his time… or a misunderstood soul lost in fame?

Either way, one thing is clear: Michael Jackson was not from this world.