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The Remarkable Story of Blind Tom Wiggins, the Blind Musical Prodigy.
Blind Tom Wiggins was an African-American pianist and composer who was born into slavery in Georgia in 1849. He was renowned for his incredible musical talent, which included the ability to play complex pieces after hearing them only once.
By Rare Stories3 years ago in Education
Aftermath of the Canyon Diablo shootout- How Cowboys Sought To Have One Last Drink With A Dead Man
The Wild West era of the United States was marked by lawlessness and violence, with outlaws and lawmen engaged in a never-ending battle for control of the region. One of the most infamous incidents of this era was the Canyon Diablo shootout, which took place in 1905 in the Arizona Territory.
By Rare Stories3 years ago in Education
Ryan Waller's Story- The Man Who Was Interviewed For Six Hours With Bullets In His Brain
Ryan Waller and Heather Quan had been in a relationship for almost eight months and had recently started living together. While Waller had just completed his high school education, Quan was pursuing her degree at college. In Phoenix, Arizona, they rented an apartment together with one more roommate named Alicia.
By Rare Stories3 years ago in Criminal
The Greedy Son- The Story of Bart Whitaker and His Family
Bart Whitaker is a convicted murderer who orchestrated a horrific plan to kill his family. In 2003, Whitaker, then a student at Sam Houston State University, hired two men to break into his family's home and murder his mother, father, and brother.
By Rare Stories3 years ago in Criminal
Inside The Horrific Crime Of Kendall Francois: The Serial Killer Who Preyed On Sex Workers
Kendall Francois was an American serial killer who murdered eight women in Poughkeepsie, New York, between 1996 and 1998. He was a notorious killer who managed to evade detection for years and became one of the most infamous criminals in the state's history.
By Rare Stories3 years ago in Criminal
The Unsolved Mystery of the Tylenol Murders
what is Tylenol? Tylenol is a brand name for a pain reliever and fever-reducer medication. The active ingredient in Tylenol is acetaminophen, which is a widely used over-the-counter medication that is available in various forms, including tablets, capsules, and liquid suspensions. Tylenol is commonly used to relieve mild to moderate pain associated with headaches, menstrual cramps, toothaches, arthritis, and other conditions.
By Rare Stories3 years ago in Criminal
The Life and Struggle of Lydia Fairchild: Challenging the Definition of Motherhood
Lydia Fairchild’s life has not been an easy one. She grew up in poverty and faced numerous challenges along the way. She was pregnant with her third child when she and the father of her children, Jamie Townsend, separated. Despite these obstacles, Lydia was determined to provide for her children and give them a better life.
By Rare Stories3 years ago in Education
The Painful Story of Sunil Tripathi- How Redditors Wrongfully Identified a Missing Man as a Terrorist
Sunil Tripathi was a Brown University student who disappeared on March 16, 2013, in Providence, Rhode Island. His disappearance sparked a massive search effort, and his story gained national attention when he was mistakenly identified as a suspect in the Boston Marathon bombing. Tripathi's body was found in the Providence River on April 23, 2013.
By Rare Stories3 years ago in Criminal
Mummies of Guanajuato: May be a Danger to Tourists
The Mummies of Guanajuato are a collection of naturally preserved human remains that were discovered in the state of Guanajuato, Mexico, in the mid-19th century. The mummies have become a popular tourist attraction and are considered to be one of the most significant finds of naturally preserved mummies in the world.
By Rare Stories3 years ago in Education
Nun cho ga-The Most Well-Preserved Woolly Mammoth Ever Discovered In North America
The woolly mammoth (Mammuthus primigenius) was a prehistoric elephant species that lived during the last Ice Age. They were adapted to the cold climate of the northern hemisphere, with a thick coat of woolly fur, long tusks, and a hump of fat on their backs for insulation.
By Rare Stories3 years ago in Education
Inside the Story of The Great Depression
The Great Depression was one of the most catastrophic economic events in history. It began in 1929 and lasted until the late 1930s, causing widespread unemployment, homelessness, and poverty in the United States and around the world. The Great Depression was triggered by a combination of factors, including the stock market crash of 1929, bank failures, and a decline in international trade.
By Rare Stories3 years ago in Education
