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Highwayman Captured After Robbing 70 Passengers on Yosemite Stage Road
A lone highwayman, armed and masked, held up four stages on the Yosemite stage road, robbing 70 passengers before being captured by a sheriff and…
Missouri Farmer Creates Summer Suits from Corn Husks
John Melton, a farmer from Carrollton, Mo., crafted his own summer suits using corn husks. In 1925, it was reported that: “The high cost of…
10 Murderous Acts Committed By Crazed People Over 100 Years Ago
In the past, being “crazed” was often used as an excuse for murder, implying that a person has no control over their actions. In the…
Goliad Tornado Kills 98, Injures 103 in Devastating Storm
A devastating tornado in Goliad, Texas, killed 98 people and injured 103, causing $200,000 in property damage in 1902. Goliad Death List Numbers 98 HOUSTON,…
Fraterville Mine Explosion Kills Up to 225 Miners in Tennessee
A gas explosion at the Fraterville coal mine in Coal Creek, Tenn., claimed between 175 and 225 lives, making it one of the deadliest mining…
Texas Farmer Discovers Hidden Treasure of 1850s Gold Coins
Roberto Molino, a poor farmer, discovered a $5 gold piece while digging mesquite roots on a land grant. He called his sons to help continue…
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…
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…
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…
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…
