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Naked man in the window and murderous boy bandits: 1917 crime logs
Today we are going to take a look at a few crime logs from 1917. Most crime logs reported in the newspapers ranged from one…
The deadly beer bottle and other odd stories from 1917
Old newspapers are chock full of odd little reports. And so, for today, I am going to share a handful of these reports from 1917….
Equal Rights for Women is as American as Apple Pie – A Look at Early American Quaker Women
Colonial Pennsylvania Quakers recognized the importance of women within their religion. This attitude created a healthy and peaceful environment where women felt emboldened to contribute…
5 Ways to summon up Satan: Superstitions, charms, and folklore
Early Christians saw Satan everywhere, and monks worked tirelessly at replacing ancient Pagan beliefs with Satanic fancies. For example, we read in Archaic England: “To…
Lake Ontelaunee’s Graffiti Bridge set to replace Pennsylvania’s late Graffiti Highway
Lake Ontelaunee, a reservoir in Berks County, Pennsylvania, is set to replace Centralia’s late Graffiti Highway. Graffiti Highway was covered over with dirt in 2020….
8 Shiver Omens and Superstitions That Will Make Your Spine Tingle
The world is full of shiver omens and superstitions, and all of them involve bad luck or death. 1. Shivery Feeling “If you have a…
7 Doorknob Superstitions and Customs
Most doorknob superstitions, customs, and charms come from folklore, however in symbolism, the doorknob is closely connected to new beginnings. It also symbolizes active seeking…
18 Pillow Superstitions and Charms You Can Sleep On
There are so many pillow superstitions and charms worldwide that an entire book could cover the subject. In fact, one author who covered the topic…
An Old Fashioned Dutch Halloween
The following is an account of what a Dutch Halloween party looked like in New York City, 1899. An Old Fashioned Dutch Halloween The Old…
17 Walking Superstitions and Charms
There are numerous superstitions and charms involving walking. For today, we are going to take a quick look at 17 walking superstitions for finding a…
