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6 Gruesome Facts About Corpse Wax, Adipocere

Corpse wax, also known as “adipocere,” is a waxy substance that can form on decomposing bodies under specific conditions. The substance is a byproduct of…

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Oglethorpe County Man Foresees Death and Tests Waterproof Coffin Before Passing at 80

Jonathan Bell, former slave owner and once one of the wealthiest men in Oglethorpe County, Georgia, passed away at the age of 80, having predicted…

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Hidden Hazards: The Electrocution Risk of Bathroom Light Switches and Appliances

A rather alarming news report appeared in a West Virginia news paper in 1916 about the dangers of electricity in the bathroom. People were more…

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The Phantom Sewing Machine Phenomenon Stirs Unrest in Portugal

A strange sound was heard throughout Portugal for about three months in 1920. Some described it as sounding like a phantom sewing machine. Could this…

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Chicago firemen’s heroic rescue effort turns eerie as bodies saved were dissecting room subjects

The title says it all. Firemen went into a burning building and rescued subjects in the dissection room. This happened in Chicago, 1902. Ghastly Joke…

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5 Popular Cocktails During U.S. Prohibition

During the Prohibition era (The Dry Years), when alcohol was banned, inventive mixologists concocted some of the most beloved cocktails that continue to be cherished…

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Miracle Escape: Inventor’s Spectacular Safety Coffin Unveiled in Thrilling Newark Demonstration

Vester’s safety coffins, also known as “security coffins,” were designed by Franz Vester in the late 19th century. These coffins aimed to prevent premature burial…

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Bizarre Chastity Belt Case Leads Family and Roomer to Psychiatric Ward

On October 21, 1944, a disturbing scenario involving a chastity belt landed a Buffalo family and their roomer in the psychiatric ward of City Hospital….

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Tragic Curse Fulfilled: Adventurer Meets Grisly End After Disturbing Ancient Mummy’s Rest

Some say Ingram died because of the mummy’s curse. I say he shouldn’t have been slaughtering elephants. Read on and decide for yourself. The Prophesy…

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4 Historical Facts About Sandwiches

The first time I heard about the origin of sandwiches, it was in fourth grade. The teacher told the class the story of the Earl…

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