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The Odd Tricycle That You'd Sit Inside And Operate With Your Hands That Was Patented In 1881
In 1881, Charles W. Oldreive patented "The New Iron Horse," a remarkable invention. One might wonder about the appeal of a large wheel...
The Notorious Shankhill Butchers
The Shankill Butchers ride tonight You’d better shut your windows tight They’re sharpening their cleavers and their knives And taking all...
The Case of John List: Family Man Turned Killer
John Emil List, an unassuming accountant, made headlines in 1971 for committing one of the most notorious familial crimes in American history. His story is a chilling reminder of the hidden darkness that can lurk behind closed doors, and it continues to fascinate true crime enthusiasts and psychologists alike. On November the 9th, 1971 John List acted out his decision to murder his wife Helen, 45; his children, Patricia, 16, John, Jr., 15, and Frederick, 13; and his 84-year-o
The Brief and Turbulent Union: Michelle Phillips and Dennis Hopper's 8-Day Marriage
A calm look at Dennis Hopper’s eight day marriage to Michelle Phillips, a brief but unforgettable chapter shaped by the countercultural energy of the early seventies and the chaos surrounding the filming of The Last Movie.
The Maharaja And Maharani Of The Côte d’Azur
The 1920s were a time of glamour, opulence, and indulgence, and nowhere was this more evident than on the French Riviera, the luxurious...
Elegance and Utility: Vinaigre de Toilette Containers in the 1800s
The 1800s was a century marked by significant changes in fashion, personal hygiene, and the concept of beauty. During this era, an array...
Operation Eiche: Hitler's Rescue Of Benito Mussolini In The Gran Sasso Raid
“Carefully weighing our chances my adjutant and I came to a disheartening result. We could only even give ourselves a very slight chance...
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