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In this 1910 news article we learn of a troubled young man who poisoned his mother’s coffee with formaldehyde because she would not give him…

As someone who’s studied folklore since the early 1990s, I get a lot of satisfaction delving into the rich tapestry of tales, traditions, and beliefs…

A man made a rush to board a train as it was moving away from the depot, but realizing that he could not pull it…

The following interesting article on the meaning of the name Hildegarde was published in 1920. What’s In a Name? Hildegarde. Hildegarde is very popular in…

Historically, bells have had a profound role across numerous cultures and religious practices. Their enchanting chimes are not solely the realms of churches and monasteries;…

A long night is ahead of Miss Wilma de Bow. After waking up to the sound of an axe murderer killing her cousin, after begging…

We’ve read about adults falling from horses and getting dragged, but this also happened to a hefty number of children in the past. Here is…

It’s 1899 and a Virginia man beats and kills his partner after he finds her nursing their baby while she was intoxicated.  He is sent…

Imagine being cut in two and being conscious long enough afterwards to give out your personal information. This is what happened after a train incident…

Mining is dangerous work and in the article below, originally published in 1906, were learn of a cage dropping as 6 men were being lowered…