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Ernest Lindholm Discovers $470 in Gold Coins Beneath Sidewalk in Front of Harry Levoy’s Business
Ernest Lindholm, while installing posts under the sidewalk in front of Harry Levoy’s establishment, uncovered a hidden stash of gold coins dating back to 1887….
6 Shocking Secrets of Victorian Society That Will Make You Rethink History
The Victorian era is often portrayed as a time of strict manners, elaborate fashion, and societal norms. However, beneath the surface of prim and proper…
Tragic Train Accident Claims Life of IWW Organizer William Mecklingberg in Willmar
William Mecklingberg, a young IWW organizer, tragically died after falling from a freight car near Willmar, suffering severe injuries that led to his death an…
Ancient Superstitions and Folklore About Beans
Beans have long held a special place in the lore and traditions of cultures worldwide. From associations with the afterlife to their roles in divination…
Customs Inspector Finds $500 in Biscuits Bound for China
Here is a 1918 newspaper article about a man who tried to leave the U.S. with $500 in gold. He hid the gold in a…
Mountain Girl Abandoned and Robbed of Wedding Gifts in Pittsburgh
“I promised to marry a mountain girl from Kentucky, and then I stole her dowry and ditched her in Pittsburgh. AITAH?” Oof. What a story!…
Shingletown Man Discovers Father’s Buried Gold Treasure After 20-Year Search
I just love reading stories about lost and found gold. The following was reported in 1919 and tells how a man, knowing he was about…
Sleepwalking woman walks streets in her nightgown, would not wake
My son would sleepwalk when he was little. I remember seeing him step into the hallway and jumping up to quickly guide him back to…
The Hidden History of Chastity Belts in the 19th Century: What You Didn’t Know!
In the 19th century, when corsets and top hats were all the rage, another curious accessory was quietly making its mark: the chastity belt. While…
The Historical and Superstitious Uses of Bay Leaves
Bay leaves, known scientifically as Laurus nobilis, have been cherished for their symbolic and practical uses for over two thousand years. Originating from the Mediterranean…
