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Lemons as Treatment for Rheumatism
Lemons are great for many things, but can they be used as a treatment for rheumatism? The following article appeared in The Rice Belt Journal…
10 Historical Facts About The Holy Vehm
Out of the 13th century came the Vehmgerichts or, more commonly, the Holy Vehm. These Christian “police” were formed in Westphalia, Germany in an effort…
When Witches Were Not Fantasies
While this article, published in 1912, treats witchcraft as trickery and hallucinations, some of the historical facts are interesting and valid. When Witches Were Not…
10 Strange But True Ouija Board Stories
In popular culture today, Ouija boards are seen as evil tools that summon up destructive, murderous spirits. However, the Ouija board was originally developed as…
To Snatch Living Eyes to Make Blind Boy See
Should prisoners about to be executed be deprived of their corneas first? Do you think murderers should be deprived of the right to their organs?…
10 Creepy Torso Cases From The Past
It almost sounds like something out of a crime television series, but it happens all over the world and it has been happening long before…
Nation In The Grip Of Spanish Flu
It is believed that the Spanish Flu killed about 500 million people worldwide from 1918 to 1919. Many survivalists and “preppers” are afraid that something…
10 Strange Venusian Reports From The Past
Mars and the possibility of Martian life was a huge possibility in the early to mid 1900s, but there was also talk about people living…
Will The Ghost Reveal The Secret Letter?
Ghost talk was a hot item in the newspapers in the late 1800s and early 1900s. In fact, the early newspapers were filled with attempts…
5 Things You Probably Don’t Know About Aleister Crowley
A 20th century magician, Aleister Crowley (Edward Alexander Crowley) lived a colorful life bucking society at every turn. He was called a charlatan, a con-man,…
