Odds and Ends

On November 13, 1974, the real story of The Amityville Horror began when Ronald DeFeo, Jr. savagely murdered his entire family in the demon-infested house that was featured in the popular horror story. The house at 112 Ocean Avenue had been occupied by the DeFeo family since 1965, two parents, two... Sign in to see full entry.

The year 1948 was a big one where UFO sightings were witnessed. Close to three dozen sightings occurred worldwide, from the Philippines and Findland to Nevada and New Mexico, which the latter being the state that is a real hotspot for alien encounters. Most of the sightings came from reputable... Sign in to see full entry.

Barking dogs alerted a South Carolina woman to come to her front door which turned out to be a visit from a 5' alligator. Yikes! Sign in to see full entry.

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This enormous African land snail resembles a bunny rabbit, and it is one of the biggest snails in the world and is also one of the most invasive pests in the universe. These huge snails are relentless omnivores and have been known to chew through plaster walls.... Sign in to see full entry.

This is a disturbing image, but a necessary one for those who lived through the 50s & 60s when bomb and Fallout shelters were growing in popularity during the Cold War. This to me is a fascinating and necessary piece of history. https://dustyoldthing.com/fallout-shelters-cold-war/ Sign in to see full entry.

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Angels are found throughout the Book of Revelation executing God's wrath or Revelation 15:1 In one unbelievable act of faith from those who were lucky enough to witness it, a large group of people showed up at the London Borough Southwark docks after word spread that an angel appeared not long after... Sign in to see full entry.

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The female volcano pit dweller of supernatural attributes has made her presence known to all that dare to cross her path, and for whatever reason, she has made the Hilton Hotel her home. According to Hawaiian religion, the ghostly lady, known by the locals as Pele, is none other than the fire,... Sign in to see full entry.