Haunted areas are all around us, in every town and every city. While the American south has it’s Civil War battlegrounds that get lots of press for the manifestations and other paranormal activities, the American north has its fair share of haunted areas too. Here are ten places north of [...]
Backpacking is something that many people will consider at some point in their lives. Though usually an activity associated with those over-enthusiastic psychology student types who have clearly never experienced a punch to the face, the concept of backpacking extends far beyond. From mature professionals seeking a career sabbatical to [...]
Just as we can sit and discuss the nature of the future that may await us and our planet, it’s very likely that generations previous to us have done the same. Whilst many of these predictions have likely come and gone, many may be yet to arrive whereas some may [...]
America is the land of the free and the home of the brave, but it is also a country with a quirky past. Much of America’s history is riddled with oddities and the following are no exception. Here are ten strange things you probably didn’t know about American history. 10. Washington [...]
Religion is precious to many people. It is the driving force that helps them deal with daily challenges and keeps them on their moral track. Religion has been the source of incredible strength to help overcome unimaginable hardship. As the list below shows, however, religion can also be a big [...]
While the subject of ghosts may be up for debate, the history and creepiness factor of some places in America cannot be denied. Everything from wild west brothels to hundred year old baseball parks to mansions of demented wealthy landowners from a century ago all have their own reasons for [...]
Some unsolved crimes capture the headlines of a newspaper or nightly news and weeks later are forgotten in the constant loop of more headlines. Many others fade into the background before they even get to us, buried in the back pages or only barely mentioned in the news. Yet others [...]
Whilst some artists have the utter misfortune of going largely unappreciated whilst alive only to receive critical acclaim following their death, others who manage to become successful during their lifetime have been known to release some of their most pivotal works shortly after expiring. The term ‘posthumously’ is defined by [...]
Holidays can be a drag when they involve family members you don’t want to spend time with, parties you will have to throw and clean up after and dinners to make and prepare. Yet, while the major holidays tend to have these stressors, there are a few that still maintain [...]
Should we dismiss the fact that each and every day another species of animal is brought closer to its doom as a natural inevitability or as man-kinds greatest shame? The argument has raged on for generations now, and for those of you still sat on the fence- I hope this [...]
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Leading internet sources will tell you that Paul McCartney, composer and bassist of the Beatles, lived 18 June 1942-present. But...
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