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Death Of A Crime Boss

Posted on June 20, 2026 by Caryn

Bugsy Siegel built his criminal empire through bootlegging, gambling, and ruthless hits before making his mark in Las Vegas. He launched the iconic Flamingo Hotel and Casino, kicking off a notorious gambling operation in the middle of the desert. Born … Continue reading →

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The Met

Posted on April 13, 2026 by Caryn

The Metropolitan Museum of Art commonly known as the Met, is an encyclopedic art museum that was officially incorporated in New York City on April 13, 1870. By floor area, it is the fourth-largest museum in the world and the … Continue reading →

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The Great Diamond Hoax Of 1872

Posted on November 18, 2025 by Caryn

A good con man can fool even the savviest of people in the right circumstances. Cousins, Philip Arnold and John Slack were “prospectors” who were pretty good at conning people. The Diamond Hoax of 1872, also known as The Great … Continue reading →

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The Battle Of Long Island

Posted on August 28, 2025 by Caryn

Not every battle is won by the “good guys,” and the Battle of Long Island was no exception. The Battle of Long Island was also known as the Battle of Brooklyn and the Battle of Brooklyn Heights. Although the British … Continue reading →

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New York’s Night Of Terror

Posted on July 13, 2025 by Caryn

Daybreak in New York City on July 13, 1977, began in a normal way, but by the end of the day things would be anything but normal. At 8:34pm, a lightning strike hit the Buchanan South substation on the Hudson … Continue reading →

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Boston Bicycle Club

Posted on February 11, 2025 by Caryn

While I’m not a bicycle fan, I know that a lot of people really love to go cycling. In the United States, the recreational bicycling fad began on February 11, 1878, when the Boston Bicycle Club became the first organization … Continue reading →

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Streetcar Craze

Posted on November 14, 2024 by Caryn

These days, we all know what mass transit is. It’s about taking a trip on a plane, train, ship, or even a bus. Certainly, trains existed prior to 1832, but they were not designed for cross-town travel back then. On November 14, 1832, Continue reading →

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Murder At The Binibon

Posted on September 23, 2024 by Caryn

Jack Henry Abbott spent nearly his entire life behind bars. Sent to a Utah reform school at nine, he was later arrested and convicted of forgery shortly after his release. During his sentence at the Utah state penitentiary, he killed an inmate in 1966, Continue reading →

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A Mere 83 Hours

Posted on June 4, 2024 by Caryn

When people started moving west in the United States, the trips took approximately four months by wagon train. At that time, saying “goodbye” to loved ones was a very sad moment, because many times people would never see each other again. Continue reading →

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New York City Subway

Posted on March 24, 2024 by Caryn

In areas of the country that are more rural, most everyone has their own car, and while we have bus systems, the majority of people drive themselves to do their errands and such. In large metropolis places, like New York City, however, where parking is hard to find, and costs a fortune, Continue reading →

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