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Chicago firemen’s heroic rescue effort turns eerie as bodies saved were dissecting room subjects

The title says it all. Firemen went into a burning building and rescued subjects in the dissection room. This happened in Chicago, 1902. Ghastly Joke…

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5 Popular Cocktails During U.S. Prohibition

During the Prohibition era (The Dry Years), when alcohol was banned, inventive mixologists concocted some of the most beloved cocktails that continue to be cherished…

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Miracle Escape: Inventor’s Spectacular Safety Coffin Unveiled in Thrilling Newark Demonstration

Vester’s safety coffins, also known as “security coffins,” were designed by Franz Vester in the late 19th century. These coffins aimed to prevent premature burial…

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Bizarre Chastity Belt Case Leads Family and Roomer to Psychiatric Ward

On October 21, 1944, a disturbing scenario involving a chastity belt landed a Buffalo family and their roomer in the psychiatric ward of City Hospital….

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Posted in Ancient Egypt History

Tragic Curse Fulfilled: Adventurer Meets Grisly End After Disturbing Ancient Mummy’s Rest

Some say Ingram died because of the mummy’s curse. I say he shouldn’t have been slaughtering elephants. Read on and decide for yourself. The Prophesy…

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4 Historical Facts About Sandwiches

The first time I heard about the origin of sandwiches, it was in fourth grade. The teacher told the class the story of the Earl…

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John Grady Held Under $10,000 Bond on Murder Charge

Chicago chef, John Grady, was held for murder after the bloody clothes belonging to his wife were found stashed under the porch of their home…

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Posted in Symbols

How Palindromes Have Been Used in the Occult

A palindrome is a word, phrase, number, or other sequence of characters that reads the same forward and backward. In other words, it’s symmetric, like…

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Kentucky Woman is First Female River Pilot in the State

In 1919 it was announced that Mrs. Eicher in Kentucky became the first woman to gain a river pilot license. It happened after her husband…

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How to Document Local and Familial Superstitions

I have always paid attention to the strange things my elders would say, and I feel this is why I have always been fascinated by…

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