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Jersey Devil kills over 30 pigs in Pennsylvania

The Jersey Devil has visited Pennsylvania numerous times in the past. In this case, 1916, it has killed over 30 pigs and was on the…

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Strange tracks found believed to be Delaware’s “What-it-it” – Also known as the “Ichthalmandaug”

Strange tracks discovered by a fisherman leave the man in a state of shock. Locals believe it is the “What-it-it” monster. Sees Tracks of Beast!…

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Links between Delaware’s Jobberwock, the Jersey Devil, and Ireland’s Rang-a-Tang

What we call Jabberwock was more commonly referred to as the Jobberwock up until the early 1900s, U.S. New Jersey had its Jersey Devil and…

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Boy’s decomposed body found under sack of oats

A group of boys were shooting fireworks outside of a warehouse in Montana when a driver and owner of the warehouse dragged one of the…

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Posse combing woods in search of Jersey Devil

The Jersey Devil comes out of hiding, slaughters a few hogs, and terrorizes two children in 1929. Posse Combing Woods for “Jersey Devil” WOODBURY HEIGHTS,…

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Posted in Civil War

How fake Civil War relics are made

Relics have been faked since ancient times, and American Civil War fakes are everywhere. The following article from 1911 details how canon balls and minie…

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Church organist beaten and strangled as people pass by

A woman is beaten and strangled to death as people pass by unaware because of the thick fog. What a horrifying situation! Fog Shields Slayer…

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Posted in Children Make

Little house cutout from 1910

As a child, I loved the cutouts found in newspapers and children’s magazines. The cutout below is from a 1910 newspaper. I thought I’d share…

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Texas: Mutilated body found in sack

Once upon a time, cutting people up and putting the remains in sacks was a popular body disposal method. However, glancing through 21st century crime…

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Pennsylvania firemen held on charge of arson

It goes without saying that firemen are some of the bravest people on the planet. Unfortunately, sometimes the profession draws in the wrong sort of…

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