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The Death of Washington and the Conception of Presidents' Day
“First in war, first in peace and first in the hearts of his countrymen, he was second to none in the humble and endearing scenes of private life. Pious, just, humane, temperate and sincere — uniform, dignified and commanding — his example was as edifying to all around him as were the[...]
"Homegoings"
Why shouldn't we dance at a funeral? Why do so many of us become so unrecognizable when we attend the funeral of a family member and turn into unsmiling caricatures of ourselves all dressed in black? While so many cultures tend to hold somber tributes to a loved one, the African-American tradition of a homegoing is truly a celebration of life. As the family was in life they continue[...]
The Unsolvable 1926 Suicide Note - Crossword Edition
The 1920s saw the boom of the crossword puzzle craze that enveloped the world in obsession. Clothing resembling the black and white patterns of the puzzles became wildly popular, and railroads in the United States provided dictionaries on their trains for commuters. Although crosswords are mostly[...]
Vampire Graveyards a Common Occurrence in Eastern Europe
For years, the notion of vampirism has long existed within many cultures. With the word appearing in French and German literature in the early 17th century, vampirism's roots can be traced as far back as the Mesopotamian, Hebrew, Ancient Greek and Roman cultures where vampires were painted as[...]
Tales of my Demise are Greatly Exaggerated
Aside from celebrity death hoax sites, such as FakeAWish.com, which gives users the opportunity to input a celebrity's name into a pre-written faux death report for the sole purpose of spreading a rumor in the hopes of making it viral (much in the same vain of The Boy Who Cried Wolf), there are other reasons for a premature death notice and obituary, which include:Accidental[...]
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