February 23, 2012

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Edison’s Stolen Inventions

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Schoolchildren around the USA are taught at an early age that Thomas Alva Edison was probably the greatest inventor who ever lived. And there is no argument that he did create some of the most spectacular technology the world has ever seen, and he did hold more than 1,000 patents. But a little research seems [...]

Mary Pearcey

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Mary rested in peace until 1939 when author William Stewart suggested that Mary was, in fact, Jack the Ripper. He pointed out that the throat wound inflicted on Phoebe was remarkably similar to those of the Ripper victims.

The Mysteries of the Clovis Culture

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The Clovis people were Paleoindians from the late Pleistocene period. They lived in North America and Central America, as evidenced by the remnants of hunting kill camps found in those regions.

The Babushka Lady

Red arrow point to the Babushka Lady

The Babuska Woman never came forward, despite evidence showing that she was capturing the tragedy in some way from a relatively good position.

Anastasia & Miss Unknown

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She began calling herself Anna Tschaikovsky, while firmly stating that she was indeed Anastasia.

Princess Caraboo

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The princess had odd habits for 19th century England. She was skilled at archery, knew how to fence, swam naked in nearby lakes, prayed to “Allah Tallah” with one hand covering her eyes, and only used cups and plates she had washed herself.