In 1826, the National Hotel was built in DC, standing proudly between the White House and the Capitol it was a favoured hotel for visiting politicians and other prominent members of society, partially for its convenient location but also its splendour and opulence. National Hotel around 1909[Photo Credit, Library of Congress] In 1857, James Buchanan was president elect …
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Florida Man Solves Decades Old Mystery Using Google Maps
On 28th August 2019, a Florida property surveyor was using Google Maps to look at a housing development called Grand Isles of land in Moon Bay Circle when he saw a submerged car in a lake. Not wanting to get involved, the surveyor contacted someone he knew locally and passed on the possible find. Police were quickly …
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It’s Not Safe To Be A Woman In The UK
Sabina Nessa, 28, left her home in London on Friday 17th September at 8.30pm to walk the five minutes to a nearby bar to meet a friend. She never made it. Her body was found the next day in a park by a member of the public. The park would typically be well populated with …
The Tylenol Murders
In 1982, a string of murders caused panic across America. The murder weapon? Popular over-the-counter painkiller Tylenol. Various bottles across the country had been laced with potassium cyanide, a harmful chemical which prevents the body from absorbing oxygen and suffocates the victim. What made this so scary for people at the time was the idea …
Is Representing Yourself In Court Fair On The Victims?
You’ve probably heard about people representing themselves in court. In theory this is something I’m not bothered by. Personally, I’d hire a lawyer with experience and a law degree in the same way I hire a mechanic when there’s a problem with my car - because they’re the expert and I’m not. It’s always seemed …
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