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When Abraham Lincoln was assassinated, he had a number of items in his pockets. They have since been preserved by the Library of Congress.

The Odd Items Found in Abraham Lincoln's Pockets On the Night of His Assassination

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He let the heat get to his head.

A wax sculpture of Abraham Lincoln sitting outside of a Washington D.C. elementary school is headless after it began melting during a punishing heatwave that had temperatures in the 100s.

Artist Sandy Williams IV created the 6-foot tall and 3,000-pound replica of the Lincoln Memorial as part of the “40 Acres: Camp Barker” exhibit at Camp Barker, a contraband camp during the Civil War that is now the site of an elementary school. 



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Abraham Lincoln wax statue headless after melting in scorching DC heat

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President Joe Biden took a swing at Donald Trump during Thursday's debate over the former president's criminal convictions on 34 counts of falsifying business records.
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Trump Sheepishly Bows Head When Biden Says ‘The Only Person on This Stage Who’s a Convicted Felon Is the Man I’m Looking At’

This French neo-noir corporate drama by Oliver Assayas stars Connie Nielsen as a sneaky, ice-cold executive involved in a French company’s acquisition of a Japanese company that makes very gross anime. The film is surprisingly frank in its presentation of said anime, but all the executives involved in the negotiations seem to see the material merely as a product, not a thing to be judged. There’s a great metaphor here about transactional relationships.

12 Movies About the Adult Film Industry That Don’t Sugarcoat Anything

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Samuel J. Seymour was one of the approximately 1,700 people at Ford’s Theatre in Washington, D.C., on April 14, 1865, the night President Abraham Lincoln was assassinated by John Wilkes Booth. He was also the last to live long enough to talk about that historic night on television.Seymour was 5 years old when he went to see the play “Our American Cousin” with his nurse, Sarah Cook, and Mrs. Goldsboro, the wife of his father's employer. When Booth shot Lincoln, he pulled the trigger during the biggest laugh of the night so that it wouldn’t be heard. What caught Seymour’s attention was when Booth fell from the balcony after a scuffle with Henry Reed Rathbone.

The last surviving witness to Lincoln’s assassination lived long enough to share his story on TV

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Jill Biden revealed to The New York Times reporter Katie Rogers what Joe told her following the debate. Rogers queried Jill at a Biden campaign fundraising event in the Hamptons on Friday. “You know, Jill, I don’t know what happened. I didn’t feel that great.” Biden reportedly told the first lady, according to an X post by Rogers. Jill responded, “Look, Joe, we are not going to let 90 minutes define the four years that you’ve been President.” Biden has not been cagey around acknowledging his poor performance on Thursday night. Biden told a crowd in North Carolina on Friday that he knows he’s “not a young man,” and went on to acknowledge other signs of his age, “I don’t walk as easy as I used to. I don’t walk as smoothly as I used to. I don’t debate as well as I used to.” Biden added, “But I know what I do know—I know how to tell the truth, I know right from wrong, and I know how to do this job.”Read it at Daily MailRead more at The Daily Beast.

Jill Biden Discloses What Joe Told Her After His Debate Performance

Frank Sinatra — The singer had serious health problems in 1998 and was transferred to Cedars-Sinai Hospital in Los Angeles. There, his wife accompanied him for several months while he attempted to recover. According to his wife, Barbara Marx, his last words were, "I'm losing it," before dying of a heart attack.

Tragic! The Last Words Of Stars Before They Died

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The FBI has seen a rise in scams targeting timeshare owners. In this kind of scam, criminals con these part-time property owners into shelling out hefty sums of cash, all under false pretenses related to their timeshare properties.

FBI warns that Mexican cartels are targeting Americans with timeshare scams

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Cheers was a popular sitcom whose legacy has endeared even now. However, the cast didn't always get along. In particular, several members of the cast had it out for Woody Harrelson when he joined the show. They saw him as a hot-shot 20-something-year-old, and Harrelson's demeanor rubbed some of the cast the wrong way. However, according to Ted Danson, who appeared on Conan O'Brien Needs a Friend alongside Harrelson, many of the cast was jealous of Harrelson's youth. "Thirty-seven is when you realize you're no longer 25 or 24," said Danson.

Ted Danson Says 'Cheers' Cast Had It Out For One Cast Member: "We Wanted To Kick His A--"

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The Washington, D.C. statue couldn't stand the heat.

Abe Lincoln Wax Statue's Head Melts Off, And Of Course There Are Jokes

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Floyd the Barber is one of the memorable characters from 'The Andy Griffith Show,' and now's your chance to learn about actor Howard McNear.

Floyd the Barber: 17 Hair-Snipping Facts About Howard McNear from ‘The Andy Griffith Show’

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There are certain zodiac signs that most people are careful with because of their fiery and low tolerance levels. You can hardly mess with individuals with such signs without getting a backlash. Whether they are in work environments or family settings, they do not hesitate to set boundaries and protect them.

5 Zodiac Signs You Don't Mess With

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Kevin Brophy starred in the short-lived 1970s ABC drama 'Lucan.'

Former ABC Lead Star Dies From Cancer: Kevin Brophy Was 70

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Could your old board games be worth a fortune? Dive into our list of 10 valuable games hiding in your closet that could make you rich.

10 Vintage Board Games That Are Actually Worth a Ton of Money

We’ve all watched classic old movies that are indisputably great, but aren’t much fun. These old movies easily stand the test of time.

12 Old Movies That Are Still a Delight to Watch

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                There are many peculiarities in the Obamas' marriage, but it has endured the test of time, especially throughout Barack's political career.

7 Weird Things About Barack and Michelle Obama’s Marriage That Had People Concerned

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Treasure hunters have been obsessed with finding out what happened to the "lost" Confederate gold and money after the American Civil War.

The Location of The 'Lost' Confederate Gold From the American Civil War Is Still A Mystery Today

Jim Crow laws were a series of oppressive regulations enforcing racial segregation in the Southern United States, from the late 19th century until the mid-20th century. These laws created a society where African Americans were denied access to the same public facilities, educational institutions, and opportunities as their white counterparts. Understanding these laws is crucial for comprehending the historical context of racial discrimination and the long struggle for civil rights in America. In this post, we'll unveil 20 facts about Jim Crow laws, shedding light on how they shaped society, influenced the civil rights movement, and left a lasting impact on the nation's history. Through this exploration, readers will gain insights into the challenges faced by African Americans and the resilience they showed in the fight for equality.

20 Facts About Jim Crow Laws

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Rare details about the lives of enslaved and emancipated Americans reveal the cruel treatment they suffered as well as their resilience.

Ancestry Has Digitized Records of 183,000 Enslaved Americans Dating Back to 1788

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The first time my family walked into a Ponderosa Steakhouse was in the late 1960s. It was new and the experience was great. Like other new restaurants, if the management doesn't stay on top, the quality of service can decline. The location we went to did change through the years, but in the beginning, it was great.

The 1960s: the Ponderosa and Bonanza Steakhouses are still around in some states

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5 Ugly Abraham Lincoln Facts No One Likes to Talk About

Abraham Lincoln was an American hero — but...

5 Ugly Abraham Lincoln Facts No One Likes to Talk About

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