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Jan 214 min read
The Great Blizzard of '88
In March of 1888, the eastern U.S. experienced an unprecedented snow storm, resulting in the loss of millions of dollars and 400 lives.
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Oct 18, 20245 min read
Tillie Klimek, the Greatest Psychic Murderer to Have Ever Lived
Be the change you want to see in the world. Establishing credibility can be so difficult for a psychic. They need to trick you into...
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Oct 11, 20249 min read
Sharon vs. Sharon vs. Terry vs. Sorcery
We sincerely hope you're ready for a story that involves an eccentric heiress, robber barons, sorcery ( that's right, we said "sorcery"...
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Sep 29, 20233 min read
The Boys Are Back in Town: Thin Lizzie (Borden) Rides Again
Here's an image. Look at it. Start at the top line and don't skip to the end. It's causes of death, by the way. And to save you a Google,...
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Mar 23, 20233 min read
Learn how to swim
One of the best things about doing historical family research is that you tend to encounter some truly intriguing characters. Long-gone...
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Oct 28, 20226 min read
Belle Gunness
A few of Belle Gunness's favorite things: 🎶 Poisoning young children and burning down houses, bludgeoning new husbands and insurance...
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Oct 7, 20226 min read
Jolly Jane Toppan, the Cape Cod Killer
You know that feeling of reassurance you have when you or a loved one is sick but they're in the care of a trusted doctor or nurse? The...
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Aug 26, 20224 min read
You Have Died of Pellagra.
There are two groups of people in this world: 1. Those who are fascinated by old-timey diseases and conditions, and 2. Those who think...
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