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Friday, December 24, 2021

The Christmas of 1992 at This Kansas Hell House Was Not So Joyful

This is a true story that is based around one of the most haunted homes in America. Tony and his expecting wife, Debra Pickman moved into the haunted dwelling just after Christmas in 1992. By January the couple was experiencing their first bout of unexplained drama, coming from their normally quiet... Sign in to see full entry.

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Thursday, December 23, 2021

The Most Famous Source of the Santa Claus Legend Began Here

A Visit from St. Nicholas’ was first published anonymously in the Sentinel in 1823 and then later claimed by author Clement Clarke Moore. Historians consider this piece to be one of the most famous pieces of writing attributed to an American. It is also credited as being the main source from which... Sign in to see full entry.

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Wednesday, December 22, 2021

True Italian Christmas Love

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Tuesday, December 21, 2021

Not Surprising, But Wow, Talk About Being Sarcastic

Despite the popularity of the mini skirt during the 60s, this store is obviously not a fan of that particular fashion phase. Circa New York City, 1966. Sign in to see full entry.

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Monday, December 20, 2021

A Very Paranormal Christmas

Considered one of the most haunted hotels in America, it comes as no surprise that ghosts are often seen walking around the premises. Lula Tunis is a highly spirited ghost who is seen strolling throughout the Crescent Hotel. She died at Christmas time at the hands of the evil Dr. Norman Baker, who... Sign in to see full entry.

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Sunday, December 19, 2021

An Italian Appetizer Served Before the Christmas Dinner

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Saturday, December 18, 2021

It's Hard to Believe, but This is a Real Photogenic Phenomenon

Nature can be mysterious as seen by these trees that mysteriously avoid touching each other. The phenomenon is so mysterious that studies on this behavior have been around for more than a century, but no one is quite sure why certain trees exhibit this unique behavior. One explanation is that the... Sign in to see full entry.

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Thursday, December 16, 2021

Watch Out for Fast Moving, Double Roped Vehicle That Crosses Highways

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Wednesday, December 15, 2021

This is Such a Sickening Image, But At Least They All Finally Found Freedom

In 1907 a group of slaves escaped in a canoe from a slave-trading village along the coast of Mozambique after learning that a Royal Navy ship was in the area. The British blacksmith is seen removing the leg irons off one of the slaves. Slave shackle being removed by a British sailor, 1907 - Rare... Sign in to see full entry.

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Monday, December 13, 2021

This First Lady Was Not Loved by Her Famous Husband When They Married

She was the first lady from 1861 to 1865, but she was not the president's first choice for a wife. Mary Ann Todd was born in Lexington, Kentucky on December 13, 1818, to a prominent and influential family whose ancestors had a distinguished record in the American Revolution. Despite their very... Sign in to see full entry.

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