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Contractor Unearths Can of Gold and Silver Coins in Atchison
How awesome would it be to discover a can of old coins while digging in the dirt? That’s what happened to William Jackson back in…
Alabama Farmer Discovers Iron Pot Filled with Rare Spanish Gold Coins
James Frazer, a truck farmer, uncovered an iron pot containing numerous rare Spanish gold coins while splitting felled trees. The exact amount not disclosed, but…
Birmingham Fire Station’s “Love Lounge” for Unmarried Firemen
Birmingham had likely become the only city in the world with an official courting chamber, known as the “Love Lounge,” for its unmarried firemen. This…
Farmer Discovers Urn Filled with Gold Coins and Precious Gems in Barn
Old barns are great for treasure hunting, whether you find an old horseshoe or an urn filled with gold and gemstones. In 1929, it was…
Lenin Boys’ Skulls Examined By Hungarian Phrenologists
In the following newspaper report, phrenologists examine the skulls of executed Lenin Boys and determine that their skulls showed slight signs of degeneracy. A phrenologist…
Corrupt and Immoral Teenage Girl Arrested for Wearing Short Skirts, Drinking Wine, and Dancing
In 1909, the Hammond Chief of Police took it upon himself to begin arresting “immoral” and “corrupt” 16-year-old girls. Below is the story of one…
Philadelphia Man Discovers $5,000 Worth of Historic Gold Coins in Family Chest
John McDonald of Philadelphia uncovered a hidden treasure of 563 old English and American gold coins, valued at over $5,000, from a false bottom in…
A Brief History of Umbrellas and Parasols: Origins and Evolution
Umbrellas, a common sight in rainy weather, have a rich history that stretches back thousands of years. However, their original use was not as a…
Tucson Miser Found Dead Inside Home in Severe State of Decomposition
A 50-year-old German native was discovered dead inside his hut in 1895 after his neighbors started to smell him. The state of his remains and…
Skeletal Remains of Child Found in Building Foundation
In 1911, the remains of a child were found in a wooden box buried in the foundation of a building. An old penny from 1817…
