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What do fingernails mean in dreams?

Fingernails in dreams can be interpreted in many ways, from poverty and riches to misfortune and success. It all has to do with the length…

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Cultural Symbolic Meaning of the Color Orange

The color orange has long held a multifaceted place in human history. Its presence is felt across a spectrum of cultures and epochs, each imbuing…

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Roanoke Farmer Discovers $14,000 in Gold and Historical Coins While Plowing

Albert Dameron, a young farmer in Roanoke County, discovered $14,000 in gold and $601 in silver coins dating back to 1823 while plowing on his…

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5 Best Books on the History of the Occult

Whether you are a fan of Dan Brown or some other author who touches on the occult in their work, below is a list of…

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Thirty-Two Killed in Shriners’ Train Wreck on Southern Pacific Coast Line

Thirty-two people died horribly in the dining car after the train struck a defective switch. The following event happened in Honda, California, in 1907. 32…

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Smallpox Scare in Osgood, Ohio: Man’s Actions Caused Panic and Widespread Exposure

In 1907, during a smallpox scare, an Osgood, Ohio man with smallpox could not be quarantine. In complete disregard to his community, he exposed nearly…

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Ohio Man Unearths Pot of $20 Gold Coins While Tearing Down Building

An Ohio contractor found a pot filled with gold coins while he was tearing down an old building. The contractor announced his amazing find and…

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St. Stephens Resident Discovers Treasure Trove of Gold Coins from 1755 After Storm

Imagine the good fortune of having a tree blown down on your property, exposing an old tin filled with gold coins that had been buried…

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Quick-Thinking Messenger Thwarts Train Robbery with Courage and a Sledgehammer

March 19, 1912 — In a remarkable display of bravery and quick thinking, an express messenger single-handedly foiled a daring robbery attempt on a Southern…

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The Cucking Stool: An Ominous Relic of Punitive Tradition

When it comes to barbaric punishment, few devices carry the grim fascination of the cucking stool, a medieval mechanism designed to discipline and humiliate.  Known…

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