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10 Fascinating Historical Facts About Pennsylvania: From the Birthplace of America to the Steel City

Pennsylvania is a state rich in history and cultural heritage. It played a crucial role in the founding of the United States, and its cities…

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Cave of a hairy wild man found in Crum Lynne, Pennsylvania

A small group of fishermen were out fishing for carp when a wild, hairy man appeared and made strange noises at them. Terrified, the fishermen…

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Posse hunts for Bigfoot, or large-footed maniac, in Downingtown, Pennsylvania

A large, human shape attracted the attention of a Downtingtown resident after it let out a strange, animal-like cry. Left behind were large footprints. Posses…

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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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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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The Johnstown Flood of 1889: The Worst Disaster in Pennsylvania History

The 1889 Johnstown flood was a catastrophic event that occurred when the South Fork Dam, a major earthen dam on the Little Conemaugh River, failed….

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Veterans Appreciation Day at Gettysburg National Military Park Museum

The Gettysburg National Military Park Museum & Visitor Center will have complimentary admission for U.S. military veterans on Veterans Appreciation Day, Friday, November 11, 2022….

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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…

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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….

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Blackbirds Attacked Two People in Pennsylvania

Over the span of two years, blackbirds attacked two people in Pennsylvania. One attack happened to a woman in 1908, and the second attacked happened…

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