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Monday, November 9, 2026

The Ghost of Yorkshire Museum

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Ghosts are usually associated with dank old castles, cemeteries, lonely moonlit roads, and the like.  It charms me that at least one had the...
Friday, November 6, 2026

Weekend Link Dump

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  Welcome to this week's Link Dump, where we're all full of brotherly love! Watch out for the Fresno Nightcrawler! The ghosts of New...
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Wednesday, November 4, 2026

Newspaper Clipping of the Day

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Via Newspapers.com This is for all of us who tend to think most small children are a bit demonic.  The “New York Herald,” December 2, 1888: ...
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Monday, November 2, 2026

Arne Gandy's Final Phone Call

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"Hackensack Record," May 24, 1934, via Newspapers.com 20-year-old Arne Gandy of Teaneck, New Jersey, was a restless, adventurous y...
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Friday, October 30, 2026

Weekend Link Dump

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  Everyone here at Strange Company HQ wishes you a happy Halloween! In which an 18th century priest meets a troll. Gunnhild, Mother of Kings...
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Wednesday, October 28, 2026

Newspaper Clipping of the Day

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Via Newspapers.com One for the “mini mysteries” file: This unresolved poisoning case was reported in the “South Wales Argus,” February 8, 19...
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Monday, October 26, 2026

The Plum Tree Hanging

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I’ve noticed that in recent years, Halloween decorations have grown increasingly macabre.  In my neighborhood, at least, grinning Jack o’lan...
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