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Thirty-Two Killed in Shriners’ Train Wreck on Southern Pacific Coast Line
Thirty-two people died horribly in the dining car after the train struck a defective switch. The following event happened in Honda, California, in 1907. 32…
Smallpox Scare in Osgood, Ohio: Man’s Actions Caused Panic and Widespread Exposure
In 1907, during a smallpox scare, an Osgood, Ohio man with smallpox could not be quarantine. In complete disregard to his community, he exposed nearly…
Ohio Man Unearths Pot of $20 Gold Coins While Tearing Down Building
An Ohio contractor found a pot filled with gold coins while he was tearing down an old building. The contractor announced his amazing find and…
St. Stephens Resident Discovers Treasure Trove of Gold Coins from 1755 After Storm
Imagine the good fortune of having a tree blown down on your property, exposing an old tin filled with gold coins that had been buried…
Quick-Thinking Messenger Thwarts Train Robbery with Courage and a Sledgehammer
March 19, 1912 — In a remarkable display of bravery and quick thinking, an express messenger single-handedly foiled a daring robbery attempt on a Southern…
The Cucking Stool: An Ominous Relic of Punitive Tradition
When it comes to barbaric punishment, few devices carry the grim fascination of the cucking stool, a medieval mechanism designed to discipline and humiliate. Known…
Businesses Fight Against Fenders on Commercial Trucks, Pedestrians Killed
Big businesses fight against having to install fenders on commercial trucks. Meanwhile, pedestrians are getting hit and run over by trucks, and are not surviving…
Berchta: The German Iron-Nosed Goddess-Turned-Hag
n German folklore, Berchta stands out as a figure both feared and revered. Known as an ugly hag with supernatural attributes, Berchta’s tale is that…
A Chicago Woman was Found Murdered, Her Throat Slit, and Dumped on a Pile of Ashes
A young woman was found murdered and dumped on an ash pile in Chicago, 1917. Police released the news that she was out “joyriding” and…
Damned Yankees Destroying the Vocabulary of England’s Youth
In 1920, England became dismayed by the influence of American music and slang. Heavens forbid, their children were suddenly telling each other to “forget it”…
