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Ship haunted by ghost of drowned man
In the following 1896 news article, it is reported that a schooner is haunted by a ghost. The ship’s captain believes it is the ghost…
42 rattlesnakes found under flooring in family home, 1906
It was 1906, and after spending many sleepless nights thinking her home was haunted, Mrs. Welborn has her husband tear up a section of flooring…
7 Disturbing Facts About Surgery in Ancient Rome
Surgery in ancient Rome was a frightening prospect. Unlike modern times where surgical procedures are commonplace, in ancient Rome, surgery was a rarity reserved for…
Ketchikan Natives forbidden from visiting Indian Doctors and any Native practicing fortune telling or “witchcraft”
As an American, I strongly believe in the Freedom of Religion and in Freedom From Religion. As a Pagan and Witch, I am often on…
7 Strange Tales About Cork and Wooden Legs in the Past
Did you know that cork legs were not made out of cork? Instead, according to one story, cork legs got their name from John Cork…
15 Relevant Ghost Superstitions You Should Know
The world is full of ghost superstitions, and no civilization was immune to thoughts of life after death, restless spirits, and unresolved issues. For this…
8 Pumpkin Superstitions and Folk Beliefs
The pumpkin is an ancient symbol of the autumn harvest. It symbolizes abundance and family prosperity. It is also a modern symbol of Halloween, Samhain,…
8 Examples of Deadly News From the Past
Here is a rather deadly and unsettling collection of sordid news from over 100 years ago. From fires to brutal endings, here are eight examples…
Protecting young men from the dangers of prostitution
In this letter to the editor published in 1915, the writer discusses a recent closing of a prostitution house and how it does not affect…
12 Intriguing Axe Superstitions From Long Ago
Being one of the earliest tools made by humans, various superstitions and beliefs have arisen surrounding them. Early axes were originally made from stone and…
