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Old 08-07-2018, 03:14 AM
 
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The Zong Massacre (1781)
A British slave ship captain tossed 133 slaves overboard so he could collect the insurance.

The Zong Massacre
When a slave ship was spotted by a British brick transporting blacks to Cuba and Brazill, they were dumped with chains and all. How many cases..many. Just ast cartels dumping cocaine packs,..
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Old 08-07-2018, 06:36 AM
 
Location: StlNoco Mo, where the woodbine twineth
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The only Spanish bullfight ever in the U.S. took place in 1895 in Cripple Creek, Colorado.

https://www.usrepresented.com/2016/0...ht-in-america/






One of the first players believed to use a baseball glove was Doug Allison, a catcher for the Cincinnati Red Stockings, in 1870, due to an injured left hand. The first confirmed glove use was by Charlie Waitt, a St. Louis outfielder and first baseman who, in 1875, donned a pair of flesh-colored gloves.
(Wikipedia)
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Old 08-07-2018, 02:17 PM
 
Location: StlNoco Mo, where the woodbine twineth
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John Ury
He was suspected of being a Catholic Priest and a spy. He was hanged in New York City on August 29, 1741.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Ury
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Old 08-07-2018, 08:15 PM
 
Location: StlNoco Mo, where the woodbine twineth
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Mount Tambora
An obscure volcano in Indonesia blew up in 1815 and killed thousands of people.

https://www.smithsonianmag.com/histo...past-65102374/








The oldest charity in the UK is The King's School, Canterbury, established in 597. The oldest charity in the U.S. is Bethany Academy, established in 1739.
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Old 08-07-2018, 10:56 PM
 
Location: StlNoco Mo, where the woodbine twineth
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Gregor MacGregor (1786-1845)
Soldier, confidence man
He was reeling them in big time.

https://www.scoopwhoop.com/Gregor-McGregor/#.h5alqiqu8



https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gregor_MacGregor
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Old 08-08-2018, 04:24 AM
 
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The only Spanish bullfight ever in the U.S. took place in 1895 in Cripple Creek, Colorado.

https://www.usrepresented.com/2016/0...ht-in-america/






One of the first players believed to use a baseball glove was Doug Allison, a catcher for the Cincinnati Red Stockings, in 1870, due to an injured left hand. The first confirmed glove use was by Charlie Waitt, a St. Louis outfielder and first baseman who, in 1875, donned a pair of flesh-colored gloves.
(Wikipedia)

I bet there were bullrings in California before invasion.
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Old 08-08-2018, 07:11 AM
 
Location: StlNoco Mo, where the woodbine twineth
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Albert W Hicks (1820-1860)
Last person executed for piracy in the U.S.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Albert_W._Hicks





Nathaniel Gordon (1826-1862)
Only slave trader in the U.S. to be executed for being engaged in the slave trade.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nathaniel_Gordon
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Old 08-08-2018, 02:08 PM
 
Location: StlNoco Mo, where the woodbine twineth
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The Fox Sisters
New York mediums during the 1800s.
Their hoax help start the spiritualist movement.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fox_sisters



About The First Spiritual Temple: Hydesville
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Old 08-08-2018, 08:21 PM
 
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William "Deacon" Brodie (1741-1788)
The real Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde ?

https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-scotland-31018496



https://www.authenticireland.com/blo...deacon-brodie/
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Old 08-09-2018, 06:05 AM
 
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The Credit Mobilier Scandal 1872
Infamous railroad construction scam. A lot of big names were involved.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cr%C3%...merica_scandal
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