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Young woman defends herself with hatpin after strange man tries to kiss her

After hearing so many people say that hatpins were used for self-defense, I finally found a hatpin story in the wild. In truth, I wasn’t…

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Posted in History

Unsuccessful gold miner prepared for his demise

Mining for gold left many men and their families in extreme poverty. The following report from out of California, 1922, tells of a man who…

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Posted in History

Old rectory torn down to find source of ghostly happenings

In 1916, Indiana, a rectory was reportedly haunted by the ghost of a suicide. As no one in their right mind wanted to stay in…

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Posted in History

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…

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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…

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Posted in Ancient Rome

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…

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Posted in Culture Spiritualism

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…

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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…

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Posted in Culture Spiritualism

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…

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Posted in Culture Symbols

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,…

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