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8 Chilling Reports About Insane Fathers

There are numerous reports about insane fathers murdering their families in the newspaper archives. For this blog post, I am going to focus on several…

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The Incredible, Symbolic Egg: An Exploration of Its Meanings

In cultures across the globe and throughout the ages, the humble egg has consistently held a unique, symbolic significance. Its simple yet perfect form, its…

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Posted in Spiritualism

The Ectoplasm Era: Supernatural News in the Early 20th Century

The early 20th century was an era when science and spirituality often intermingled, and newspapers teemed with accounts of ectoplasm — an alleged physical substance…

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Corn Symbolism: Fertility, Prosperity, and Celebrations

Corn has been a symbol of life and prosperity for centuries, spreading across different cultures and historical periods. Whether viewed through the lens of mysticism,…

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Posted in Witchcraft

Dactylomancy: Ring Divination and Its Meaning

Dactylomancy might not be as well known as tarot reading or palmistry, but this ancient method of divination holds a unique place in the pantheon…

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Posted in History

Tesla Says Other Worlds are Trying to Signal the Earth

Nikola Tesla not only believed in the possibility of life on other planets, he also believed that other civilizations were sending us signals. A newspaper…

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Posted in Culture

Abandoned Children in Fairy Tales: An Exploration of a Timeless Motif

Fairy tales from every corner of the world often weave stories of charm and wonder that bewitch children and adults alike. However, these stories also…

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Ocean City circumvents anti-freedom Blue Laws in 1927

The Blue Laws were created by Christian extremists to prevent people from having any personal enjoyment on Sundays. The laws prevented any sort of entertainment,…

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Man warned not to kiss anymore women for a year

Man accused of kissing a customer, not his wife, was sentenced to no kissing for a year. The year was 1927. Court Limits His Kissing…

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Woman goes insane after fortune teller conjures fake demons

From 1896 comes this horrifying story of a young woman made insane after a fortune teller produced fake demons and threatened her for more money….

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