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Thursday, January 7, 2021

America's Gateway Destination Is Also One Of the Most Haunted

Despite the possibility of being turned away, hope held out for millions of Europeans who headed for New York City, the promised gateway to America for countless new immigrants over the 19th and 20th centuries who were looking for a better life. My own family passed through Ellis Island before... Sign in to see full entry.

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Wednesday, January 6, 2021

This City Was Cited And Criticized For Being Full Of Hot Air, Not Cold Wind

It is awfully breezy, but Chicago's famous nickname "the Windy City" has nothing to do with the cities wind issues or the fact that it gets blustery cold in the winter. The reference to "wind" comes from an entirely different source. According to the Chicago Historical Society, the term "Windy City"... Sign in to see full entry.

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Tuesday, January 5, 2021

A Psychological Fact, Never Underestimate the Intelligence Of An Animal

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Monday, January 4, 2021

Year Round Paranormal Activity On An Entire Island Full Of Ghosts

It has hard to imagine an entire island that is filled with ghosts and paranormal activity, but since the 1600s this has been a reality for one of New Hampshire's resort fishing communities. Star Island is one of the nine Isles of Shoals located seven miles off the coast of New Hampshire and Maine.... Sign in to see full entry.

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Sunday, January 3, 2021

The Original Pioneer Girl Who Loved Travel And Writing About Her Adventures

As a young girl, I never missed an episode of Little House On the Prairie. I was a fan of the Ingall's clan and the little red-haired girl who always found her way in doing the right thing as she learned lessons along the way to adulthood. Laura Ingalls Wilder was born in a log cabin in Pepin,... Sign in to see full entry.

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Saturday, January 2, 2021

Now A Ghost Himself, This Famous Writer Once Witnessed Paranormal Activity

The New York brownstone known by its insidious name, 'The House of Death," has long been considered the state's most haunted building. Built-in 1856, the haunted house is thought to be home to at least two dozen ghosts who are continually spotted roaming the halls. They are believed to be prior... Sign in to see full entry.

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Thursday, December 31, 2020

For The Love Of Animals, They Will Be Featured On the 2021 Postage Stamps

Hello, 2021 - U.S. Postal Service Announces Upcoming Stamps - Newsroom - About.usps.com Sign in to see full entry.

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Wednesday, December 30, 2020

Be Warned, This Is Not Goodbye, Just So Long

Nobody knows for sure as to why Damian is so angry, but be warned of the consequences of any wrongdoing at this cursed cemetery. All that is asked when walking the sacred grounds where the residents of the Resurrection Catholic Cemetery are at their final rest is to show some respect and you're... Sign in to see full entry.

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Tuesday, December 29, 2020

The Covid Has Reduced Us To Living A Dog's Life

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Monday, December 28, 2020

Deep Cleaning A few Centuries Ago, And This Was Just One Room

The bedroom was one of the most important responsibilities of the housemaids, and it needed more than just cleaning. Unpleasant smells needed to be handled, frozen water pipes prevented, beds warmed, bugs destroyed, and the dampness in the bedroom prevented or detected. To ensure the bedroom was... Sign in to see full entry.

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