Kassondra O'Hara
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Working mom who uses her curiosity to fuel the curiosities of others ~ Writes mostly history and true crime
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The Only Person in Recorded History to Be Struck by a Meteorite and Survive
On November 30, 1954, the locals of Sylacauga, Alabama reported a bright streak in the sky. During the 1950s, the fear of a nuclear holocaust was very real, so the unusual sight prompted residents to immediately call 911.
By Kassondra O'Haraabout a year ago in History
Morse Code Was Conceived Out of Death and Grief
You may have heard the amazing story of Jeremiah Denton, the POW who blinked the word “torture” using morse code while giving a television interview so that his Viet Cong captors wouldn’t catch on to his pleas for help. In 2010, it was embedded into a song that was played to hostages of the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia to let them know that help was on the way.
By Kassondra O'Haraabout a year ago in History
Her Boyfriend Lived Secretly in Her Attic for Almost a Decade — Then He Murdered Her Husband
Every day you hear stories of infidelity. Men and women are caught cheating all the time. It’s no longer surprising in this day and age. It’s more surprising for someone to have an affair that isn’t found out about. This woman’s story gives an entirely different spin on having a secret lover. If this isn’t a Lifetime movie, it should be.
By Kassondra O'Haraabout a year ago in Criminal
27 of the Most Savage Insults in History
A good burn is fairly memorable. A great burn by a famous person is rarely forgettable. This list has been compiled to share with you some of the most ruthless insults made by some of the most influential public figures, historical icons, and brilliant minds.
By Kassondra O'Haraabout a year ago in Humor
She Shot Her Three Children Because Her Lover Didn’t Want Kids. Content Warning.
The night of May 19, 1983, the emergency room of McKenzie-Williamette Hospital in Springfield, Oregon suddenly became the scene of an unfolding mystery that would rock the community. A woman named Diane Downs came rushing in with a gunshot wound to the arm and explained to the staff that her three children were outside in her car and were also injured.
By Kassondra O'Haraabout a year ago in Criminal
The Civil War Soldier Who Survived Being Shot in the Forehead
The Battle of Chickamauga was the most profound Union defeat of the Civil War and had the second-highest number of casualties after the Battle of Gettysburg. Jacob Miller was thought to be one of them and was left lying on the battlefield by his unit, a sacrifice to the cause.
By Kassondra O'Haraabout a year ago in History
The Ultimate List of Weird American Town Names: Part 1
Living the South, I’m no stranger to unusual and hard to pronounce town names. I have been to Burnt Corn, Slapout, and Smut Eye — and still giggle every time I see them. Here are some of the weirdest town names from around the United States!
By Kassondra O'Haraabout a year ago in Humor
The Boy Held Hostage in a Bunker by a Madman
For 15 years, I worked for a 9–1–1 center where I listened to some of the most horrifying things that someone could imagine. The worst, by far, was when a child was involved. When a call came in that a kid was hurt or in danger, there was no doubt that while our hands moved and our voices organized responses, our brains were back and forth between policy and prayer. In 2013, we received word of a hostage situation that was happening in a neighboring town. It was everyone’s worst nightmare.
By Kassondra O'Hara2 years ago in Criminal
The Only Monument in the United States Dedicated to an Assassin
President Abraham Lincoln was shot on April 14, 1865, at Ford’s Theater in Washington D.C. and died the next morning. He was assassinated by John Wilkes Booth, who later became a notorious household name.
By Kassondra O'Hara2 years ago in History
11 Essential Tips to Ensure an Exceptional Amusement Park Adventure
Amusement parks are more popular today than ever before. The shutdowns during Covid broke the hearts of millions of park lovers. Now that they are back to normal, parks are seeing record numbers flocking to their gates.
By Kassondra O'Hara2 years ago in Wander
Where in the World is The Enchanted River?
This week’s location in the “Where in the World?” series brings us back to the extraordinary beauty that can be found on our planet. This river is not only dazzling to look at but also pulls people to its banks with its mysterious origins and tales of legendary creatures.
By Kassondra O'Hara2 years ago in Earth
