In the rolling farmlands of Indiana, a calf was born in 1902 that would one day become a local and national legend. This calf, later known as Old […]
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The Crab-Eating Frog: Nature’s Salty Survivor
Amphibians are usually tied to freshwater habitats, unable to tolerate the harsh salinity of the sea. Yet the crab-eating frog, scientifically known as Fejervarya cancrivora, breaks this rule. […]
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The Story of Sky King: A Tragic Flight and an Unexpected Legacy
Richard Russell, who would later become known across the internet as “Sky King,” was an unassuming 29-year-old living in Washington State. Friends and family described him as friendly, […]
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John Edward Robinson: The Internet’s First Serial Killer
John Edward Robinson was born on December 27, 1943, in Cicero, Illinois, the third of five children in a working-class family. His upbringing was strict and deeply religious, […]
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Silver Plume, Colorado: A Dark History in the Rockies
High in Colorado’s Clear Creek Canyon lies Silver Plume, a town that once glittered with the promise of wealth. Established in 1869 after the discovery of rich silver […]
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Vanished in the Mountains: The Strange Disappearances of Tom Young and Keith Reinhard in Silver Plume, Colorado
Silver Plume, Colorado, is a tiny former mining town tucked into the Rocky Mountains along Interstate 70. With a population of fewer than 200 people, it is the […]
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Hedy Lamarr: Hollywood Star and Unsung Inventor
Hedy Lamarr was born Hedwig Eva Maria Kiesler in Vienna, Austria, in 1914. The daughter of a banker and a pianist, she was exposed to culture, education, and […]
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White Clam Pizza: A Coastal Classic with a Rich History
White clam pizza, often called “apizza” in its birthplace of New Haven, Connecticut, is one of the most distinctive regional pizzas in the United States. Unlike traditional tomato-sauce-based […]
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Burgoo: A Hearty Stew with a Storied Past
Burgoo is a rich, slow-cooked stew with roots deeply tied to the American Midwest and South, particularly Kentucky and Illinois. More than just a dish, burgoo is an […]
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Scrapple: A Slice of Pennsylvania’s Culinary Past
Scrapple is a dish that tells a story of thrift, resourcefulness, and tradition. Its roots stretch back to 17th- and 18th-century Europe, where German settlers practiced a form […]