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Council Bluffs Family Found Dead in Apparent Murder-Suicide

The bodies of Martin Thompson, his wife Caroline, and their 8-year-old son Raymond were discovered in their home southeast of Council Bluffs, in what authorities…

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Fulham Workhouse Introduced “Classification Wards” for Aged and Deserving Poor in 1899

In what was viewed as a pioneering move, the Fulham guardians introduced “classification wards” in the Fulham Palace Road workhouse, offering better accommodations for the…

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Body Found in Trunk at South Alki Identified, Police Seek Missing Husband

The body of Mrs. Agnes Truesman McCombs Covington, 17, was identified after being found strangled and stuffed in a trunk on the beach at South…

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10 Murderous Acts Committed By Crazed People Over 100 Years Ago

In the past, being “crazed” was often used as an excuse for murder, implying that a person has no control over their actions. In the…

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Goliad Tornado Kills 98, Injures 103 in Devastating Storm

A devastating tornado in Goliad, Texas, killed 98 people and injured 103, causing $200,000 in property damage in 1902.  Goliad Death List Numbers 98 HOUSTON,…

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Hekau: Unveiling the Sacred Words of Power in Ancient Egyptian Magic

Hekau, in ancient Egyptian belief, refers to sacred words of power or spells that were central to their magical practices. These “words of power” were…

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The Search for Montezuma’s Gold

If you are fascinated by old tales of hidden gold, then you have probably heard of the search for Montezuma’s gold. Montezuma II was the…

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Exploring the Symbolic Meanings of the Primary Colors: Red, Blue, and Yellow

The primary colors of red, blue, and yellow have symbolic meanings that have been recognized for centuries. These meanings have been used in art, literature,…

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Large cat with glowing eyes spotted in Pennsylvania 1914

A large wildcat was spotted in Northwestern Pennsylvania in 1914. One witness described the cat as having eyes that glowed like balls of fire –…

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How to Make a Plague Doctor Painted Woodcarving

I carved three plague doctors before sitting down to make this one. It’s different from the others because I took the time to paint it…

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