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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,…
A 1911 Article On Facts Concerning Asbestos
There was a time when everyone was so excited about asbestos that they used it in everything. Unfortunately, no one knew of the real danger…
10 Strange Beliefs and Superstitions About Angels
History and the Bible are filled with the lore of the angels, from strange appearances to their duties of watching over entire nations. Here are…
10 Origins For The Man In The Moon And Other Moon Figures
Since ancient times, people have stared up at the moon and wondered what was up there. They gazed at the moon spots and saw figures….
A Pistol That Shoots Stupefying Gas
The chemical gun written about in this 1913 newspaper article is the predecessor of pepper spray. In fact, the vapor that shoots out of the…
Women Sing Hymn As Fire Burns
In 1922, women are singing a hymn when a sexton sees a fire burning in the flue. The sexton takes off to “raise the alarm”,…
10 Strange and Gross Hangover Cures You Might (Not) Want to Try
Slowly you begin to rouse. Are you in your own bed? Did you make it home last night? You stretch out your arms and try…
