In the late 1800s, the bathtubs in the basements of the Senate and the House weren't just for relaxation. Some Congressmen even used them as a final step before delivering a speech. https://t.co/npLW3y6QAI #DCHistory In the late 1800s, the bathtubs in the basements of the Se…
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The movie "The Exorcist" was inspired by a real exorcism performed on a 14-year-old boy in Prince Georges County after he had supposedly been possessed by the devil. https://t.co/Y9bfr62QMZ #MDHistory The movie "The Exorcist" was inspired by a real exorcism performed on a 14…
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Detail from a circa 1902 stereoview. This charming Hallowe'en tableau may have been arranged in a studio. https://t.co/MOCZtRCnLL Detail from a circa 1902 stereoview. This charming Hallowe'en tableau may have been arranged in a studio. https://t.co/MOCZtRCnLL — Streets of Wa…
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Happy Halloween! 🎃 📷: Three boys getting “ahead of the carve” with their jack-o-lanterns, ca. 1917. Courtesy, Library of Congress https://t.co/aUaZlaRChx Happy Halloween! 🎃 📷: Three boys getting “ahead of the carve” with their jack-o-lanterns, ca. 1917. Courtesy, Library o…
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Today in History - October 31 https://t.co/tSIPgeNF8c On the night of October 31, many Americans celebrate the traditions of Halloween by dressing in costumes and telling tales of witches and ghosts. Continue reading. Click here to search Today in History for other historic…
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Quote of the Day: "Another belief of mine; that everyone else my age is an adult, whereas I am merely in disguise." - Margaret Atwood
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Due to a growing number of medical students but a lack of human bodies to dissect and learn from, professional grave robbers had plenty of work to do after the outbreak of the Civil War. https://t.co/JQRZxtgdNS #DCHistory Due to a growing number of medical students but a lac…
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