From Heiress to Hostage: The Bizarre Kidnapping of Mary McElroy Mary McElroy was a young American socialite and the daughter of Henry F. McElroy, the City Manager of Kansas City, Missouri, in the early 20th century. She became widely known
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Monk Mihailo Tolotos: The Blind Monk Who Never Saw a Woman
Monk Mihailo Tolotos: The Blind Monk Who Never Saw a Woman Monk Mihailo Tolotos is a historical figure often shrouded in mystery and intrigue, primarily due to his unique life circumstances that have made him an unusual subject of interest.
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The man with the revoloving head: He can see his own spine
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Maya Angelou: The Phenomenal Woman Who Gave Voice to a Generation
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The Horrifying Use of Metal Masks on Slaves
The Horrifying Use of Metal Masks on Slaves The use of metal masks on slaves is one of the more harrowing aspects of slavery’s dark history. This practice, which emerged prominently during the transatlantic slave trade, particularly in the 17th
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The Timeless Love Story of Margaret McCollum: A Tribute to the Voice of the London Underground
The Timeless Love Story of Margaret McCollum: A Tribute to the Voice of the London Underground Woman Visits Subway Station Everyday for Years – Just to Hear Three Words From Her Love London is a city of stories, a bustling
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How Juliane Koepcke Survived the Crash of LANSA Flight 508
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Henri Landru: The French Assassin in the Classified Ads Who Shocked the World
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Gloria Ramirez: The Mystery of the “Toxic Lady”
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George McLaurin, the first Black man admitted to the University of Oklahoma
George McLaurin, the first Black man admitted to the University of Oklahoma One in 12,174. That’s what George McLaurin became Oct. 14, 1948, when he began classes at OU: drifting alone, one dark face in a sea of 12,173 white
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