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 Skydiver Saved by Fire Ants After Plunging 14,500 Feet
There are people such as me who tend to play it safe. I don’t care to meet my maker before absolutely necessary. Then there are people who love living on the edge, running towards the unthinkable and sometimes achieving the impossible. They seek the surge of adrenaline that runs through their bodies when they push it to the brink. What could bring on more of an adrenaline rush than jumping out of a plane at 14,500 feet?
By Kassondra O'Hara2 years ago in History
The Tree That Owns Itself
Athens, GA is best known as the home of the University of Georgia and the birthplace of musical legends, R.E.M. and The B-52s. However, did you know that at the corner of South Finley and Dearing Streets you will find a massive, white oak, known as “The Jackson Tree?” The fact that this tree still exists at the edge of a bustling downtown in a growing college town is in itself pretty impressive. What’s more impressive is why it is still standing.
By Kassondra O'Hara3 years ago in Earth
The Longest Walk in the World
Discovered in 2019, and still not conquered, the longest continuous walk in the world stretches for 22,387 km (13,911 miles) and begins in Cape Town, South Africa. Ending in Magadan, Russia, the route requires no flights and no boats, as any land masses that are separated by water are connected by bridges.
By Kassondra O'Hara3 years ago in Wander
Red and Blue Make Purple
She caught my attention because of her amazing French twist. “Did she do that herself or did someone do it for her?”, I thought to myself. I knew that female police officers must always have their hair pulled back and secure when on duty. It’s due to safety reasons and creates a more uniform look. This woman, however, had turned the mundane into style.
By Kassondra O'Hara4 years ago in Fiction
The Giver That Always Gives In
Have you ever taken a personality test to see what “type” of person you are? There are numerous assessments out there that measure one’s personality traits in order to categorize them into different “types” or roles”. I have taken many over the years, both personally and professionally and they all pretty much describe me in the same way.
By Kassondra O'Hara4 years ago in Motivation
Delta the Miracle Pup
I remember the terror in my soul that night. I didn't know what was wrong or how to help her. It was 11 o'clock on a Saturday night. Where we lived there was no such thing as a 24-hour vet. I could tell that she was in pain and there was nothing I could do but wait. I sat and held her all night, almost certain that if I let her go, she would too.
By Kassondra O'Hara4 years ago in Petlife
20 “Killer” Facts That You Never Knew About Serial Murderers
The Hillside Stranglers Almost Killed a Celebrity’s Daughter Hillside Stranglers, Angelo Buono, Jr. and Kenneth Bianchi, were convicted of kidnapping, raping, and torturing girls and women ranging in age from 12–28 years old in the Los Angeles area during the late 1970s.
By Kassondra O'Hara4 years ago in Criminal
Ten 90s Songs that Reached into the Depths of Our Souls
Coming of age in the 90s was much different than that of today. While there was technology at our fingertips, there was no such thing as social media. Our socializing was over the phone or in person. We spent a lot more time alone, analyzing our own thoughts and emotions. These songs really tapped into those feelings and told our stories.
By Kassondra O'Hara4 years ago in Beat
7 Children Who Were Abducted and Located Alive
As a parent, the thought of your child being taken from you is horrifying. It is rare to see, but there have been cases of children returned to their families days, weeks, and even years after being abducted. It’s cases like these that parents hold onto when their child can’t be found. These parents and children were blessed to have been reunited, despite the odds.
By Kassondra O'Hara4 years ago in FYI
10 Things That American Women Couldn’t Do Before 1970
Feminism and women’s liberation were in full force during the 1960s and 1970s. Thankfully, those efforts created essential change for American women and paved the way for further action against sex-based discrimination.
By Kassondra O'Hara4 years ago in Viva
