Curious and Unusual Deaths is a Canadian historical documentary anthology television series aired on Discovery Channel Canada and Investigation Discovery from October 31, 2009, to April 27, 2012. The show features real cause of strangest deaths based on events and incidents around the world. This show was similar to the American television series "1000 Ways to Die" that was premiered on Spike in 2008. True events featured. Season 1 (2009). The first season of Curious and Unusual Deaths aired from October 31 to December 11, 2009 by Discovery Channel Canada and Investigation Discovery. Season 2 (2012). The first season of Curious and Unusual Deaths aired from March 16 to April 27, 2012 by Discovery Channel Canada and Investigation Discovery.