On October 27, 1904, New York City inaugurated its subway system with a crowd of 7,000 at City Hall. The IRT aimed to alleviate street traffic and support urban growth. However, the beautiful City Hall Station closed in 1945 due to design limitations. It remains a historical symbol of underground transit evolution.
Category: American History
A look into the strange and unbelievable moments that define a nation. From the early days to recent events, we will examine the good, bad, and incredible.
Einstein’s Brain: Science and Ethics Collision
The controversial events surrounding Albert Einstein's brain after his death in 1955. Despite his wishes for cremation, pathologist Thomas Harvey performed an autopsy and took Einstein's brain for study, leading a series of ethical issues. But where is it now?
The Tragic Story of Dorothy Good: Salem’s Youngest Accused Witch
The Salem Witch Trials, infamous for mass hysteria and tragedy, is revisited through the story of Dorothy Good, a four-year-old girl caught in the turmoil. Accused of witchcraft, she faced imprisonment, neglect, and a tragic end. Her sad tale sheds light on the devastating impact of the witch trials on innocent lives.
The Truth Behind Houdini’s Spiritualism Battles
The post explores the friendship between Harry Houdini and Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, focusing on their differing beliefs in spiritualism and the impact of a séance that strained their relationship.
The Rise of the Use of the Black Flag in America
The Black American flag and its meaning. Looking into the historical use of blacked out flags throughout the ages and what it means now.
The Creation of the AMBER Alert System
This post contains some affiliate links Friends, The world is filled with evil. This post is not meant to pay homage to the perpetrators of the crimes, but to remember the victims. Their lives deserved to be remembered. Amber Hagerman 1000 Success Stories blog AMBERAlert On 13 January 1996, in Arlington, Texas, 9-year-old Amber Hagerman … Continue reading The Creation of the AMBER Alert System
The Alphabet Murders
This post contains some affiliate links Friends, The world is filled with evil. True Crime Sunday is not to pay homage to the people who committed the crimes, but to remember the victims. Their lives deserved to be remembered. The Alphabet Murders In the early ‘70s, three young girls from Rochester, New York, met their … Continue reading The Alphabet Murders
America’s first documented mass murder- Barnett Davenport
In early America, a horrific mass murder took place in 1780 - the first documented mass homicide in the U.S. The perpetrator, Barnett Davenport, had a troubled past and his confession, found in 2010, revealed his obsession with death. This tragic tale raises questions about the creation of monsters and the influence of mental health on actions. Innocent lives were lost, and the incident changed America's approach to crime.
Understanding Prohibition: Facts and Myths Debunked
Prohibition was the only repealed constitutional amendment, failing to reduce crime and generating significant revenue loss. It led to judicial backlog, illustrating the consequences of government overreach into personal freedoms.
Vampires- Myths, Legends, and Truths
Vampires- a staple of Halloween, made popular by Stoker's novel, Dracula, and pop culture. Or could they be a creation of reality? You decide.
