Prohibition, pickpocketing, robbery. Horse thievery, larceny, smuggling. These were common charges seen for bookings during the later 1800s and early 1900s. Many people were arrested for petty thievery who were often just trying to feed their families. Others were arrested for murder after killing those who owed them money (or those who may have owed […]
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The September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks in New York City forever changed the United States. It was one of the deadliest terrorist attacks in history. There were four coordinated attacks on that day carried out by the terrorist group, Al-Qaeda. Two planes were flown into the Twin Towers in New York City. One was flown
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Elvira was a horror persona created by Cassandra Peterson. She was an intriguing mix of humor, horror, and sex appeal which turned her into one of the most iconic images in entertainment. A casting call for the show Fright Night caught the attention of Peterson. She won the audition to become the new horror hostess.
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The concept of the circus has been around for a couple hundred years. It has gone through several evolutions but many of the ideas have stayed the same. Circuses offer a form of entertainment that audiences will rarely see anywhere else. Some common features of the circus are the iconic bit top tent, performers doing
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From serial killers to dictators, history has had its fair share of people who do horrible things to others. We view these people as monsters because of the horrible acts they are known for. Which makes it very hard to understand how they were not caught for so long or how they had families that
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Natural disasters can be one of the most terrifying phenomenons we experience. It makes us face the fact that humans sometimes stand no chance in the face of such powerful forces. From earthquakes to floods to tornadoes and volcanoes, natural disasters have been occurring alongside humans for as long as we have been around and
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It’s been over three decades since Chernobyl experienced the most massive nuclear disaster in history. Even after billions spent cleaning up and at least four thousand dead, the area itself is a ghostly shell of itself, long reclaimed by plant and animal life. Pripyat, the town built next to the plant, was intended to be a symbol
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Dolores Hart had it all. She had successfully risen beyond small film roles into being a major starlet and had even locked lips with Elvis Presley in what would be Elvis’s first on-screen kiss. From her place high up in the Hollywood food chain, there were few places that Dolores couldn’t go. To the shock
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Michelle Pfeiffer, born on April 29, 1958, in Santa Ana, California, is an acclaimed American actress known for her versatility and enduring appeal in the film industry. She began her career with minor television roles before making a significant impact in the film Scarface (1983), where she portrayed Elvira Hancock. This role marked her emergence
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Meryl Streep, born Mary Louise Streep on June 22, 1949, in Summit, New Jersey, is widely regarded as one of the most accomplished and versatile actresses of all time. Her career, spanning over four decades, is a testament to her exceptional talent, dedication, and transformative ability on screen. With a record 21 Academy Award nominations
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