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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

Michigan State

Want to feel the chill of history brushing against your skin?. As if the past is whispering secrets just for you?. In Michigan, a place exists that promises to do just that. Let’s head to the Bay Mills Old Indian Burial Ground, a site steeped in mystery, legends, and cultural significance!

This Mysterious Native American Burial Ground In Michigan Will Give You Goosebumps

You may be curious why forgotten oil industry ghost towns have vanished. The disappearance is a result of economic downturns, resource depletion, neglect, and corporate disengagement. As oil wells dried up, businesses suffered, and populations dwindled. Neglected infrastructure worsened degradation, and economic challenges converged to push these towns into abandonment. The shifting economic landscape reshaped these once vibrant communities, displacing residents and leading to job losses. Despite challenges in preservation, these ghost towns hold historical artifacts and architectural ruins offering insights into their past. Their lost heritage awaits rediscovery, revealing tales of resilience and innovation.

Why Have Forgotten Oil Industry Ghost Towns Vanished?

It’s no secret that history is full of fascinating stories, but some of the most captivating ones involve stolen artifacts and their dramatic recoveries. From stolen paintings created by renowned artists that mysteriously re-appeared, to ancient relics that were found in the most unsuspected places. All of these objects carry stories of their own, but what ties them together is how they disappeared into the shadows before being miraculously found. And oh boy, have we prepared some fascinating stories for you about stolen historic artifacts. So, buckle up, and let’s get started right away.

Fascinating Stories of Stolen Historic Artifacts, and How They Were Found

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Spooky 'Ghost Hologram' Mirror at Pottery Barn Will Be the Hit of Halloween

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A wealthy financier built the 32-bedroom estate for family who never set foot in it. Now the eerily decrepit mansion is set to get a big renovation.

See inside a $300 million Gilded Age mansion built for heirs who died on the Titanic that sat abandoned for years

Perhaps the strangest ghost town on this list is Zzyzx in California, the creation of notorious grifter Curtis Howe Springer. Springer, who’d spent a good chunk of his life peddling “miracle cures,” founded a spa called Zzyzx around a natural hot spring in the Mojave Desert in the 1940s. But Zzyzx — so named so that it would be “the last word” in the English language — wasn’t a hot spring at all. It was a normal spring that Springer had fitted with heaters.

Inside 13 American Ghost Towns And The Eerie Stories Behind Them

An original watercolour illustration has become the most valuable Harry Potter item ever sold - fetching $1.9m (£1.5m) at auction in the US. The artwork for the first edition of JK Rowling's Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone sold for more than three times the expected price. It was...

Artwork now most valuable Harry Potter item ever sold

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I had not seen so many disappointed and disgruntled adults as I had all through this day until about an hour ago. Baby Boomers had been excited about the launch of MeTV Toons, which was supposed to take place at 6:00 a.m. this morning.

MeTV toons has officially launched on Frndly TV, and Boomers are happy

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The United States is home to a myriad of spooky locations that have captured the imaginations of ghost hunters and thrill-seekers alike. From haunted houses to eerie cemeteries, these places offer a glimpse into the supernatural and the unknown. Whether you are a skeptic or a believer, these destinations provide a chilling adventure that will leave you with goosebumps. Here, we explore some of the scariest places in America.

Ghostly Grounds: The Scariest Places Across the United States

Halifax, MA

Dianna Carney

Get ready foodies in the Halifax area! Loco Larry's Tacos, a food truck renowned for its mouth-watering Mexican cuisine, has announced that it is opening a new takeout location inside Halifax Market (337 Plymouth Street). This venture comes as exciting news for food lovers in the Halifax area, marking an expansion from its original mobile setup, which has been delighting taste buds since its start in 2020.

Halifax's New Tasty Takeout Spot Announces Grand Opening

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People Are Going to Cemeteries for Baby Name Inspiration

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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

New Jersey State

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NEW JERSEY - Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Division of Consumer Affairs announced today that Walmart has agreed to pay $1.64 million to settle allegations of unlawful unit pricing practices across its 64 New Jersey retail stores. The settlement, which includes a $1.61 million civil penalty, marks the largest ever obtained by the Division’s Office of Weights and Measures (OWM).

Walmart Pays $1.64M Settlement for Unlawful Pricing in NJ

Oregon State

Keizer, OR

Just an hour away from Portland, right off Interstate 5 but hidden by trees, is Oregon’s (much smaller) answer to Disneyland: Enchanted Forest. Roger Tofte opened Enchanted Forest in 1971, and it’s been entertaining visitors to the mid-Willamette Valley ever since. It may be small compared to big,...

Oregon’s mini ‘Disneyland’ is closer, cheaper and even has churros

Denver, CO

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The mother of a Denver homeless man told the City Council Monday that city-sponsored services have failed her son. Barbara Hallick Yeomans made her remarks during public comment period of the City Council meeting. She said her son grapples with substance abuse and mental illness and repeatedly has been harassed by police. She said her son also suffered verbal abuse by a guard in the Denver County Jail. Yeomans said she heard the guard harassing her son over the phone.

Mother says Denver homeless services have failed her son

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Far too many instances of things disappearing before people's very eyes for my comfort, TBH!!!!

I Read About Creepy Unsolved Mysteries For A Living, And These 29 Might Be The Most Unsettling I've Ever Heard Of

Here’s your weekend round-up of the most-read stories from Today in Books, with my commentary. Grab your coffee and catch up!. The Thriller Writer Outselling James Patterson & John Grisham. You’re expecting this to be a story about the latest TikTok romantasy hit, aren’t you? The clock app may...

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While Pukwudgies are said to be good-hearted if treated kindly, they can become lethal when slighted — and they can use their magical powers to kill. Almost all cultures throughout history have their own cryptids, elusive beings whose existence has never been proven. In Wampanoag legend, that creature is the Pukwudgie.

Inside The Legend Of The Pukwudgies, The Cunning Cryptids Of Native American Myth

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Conflicts are inevitable in life as we have different opinions. Some zodiac signs are good at arguing while others strive to create harmony and avoid arguments. Yet, conflict resolution is a crucial skill at home and work. It helps people live peacefully and in unity.

5 Zodiac Signs Who Are Most Likely to Win Arguments

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Where’s Waldo? And who has a truly spooky story to share?

Two special events at Bridgeside Books involve working with other local businesses this month to hunt for Waldo and tapping community creativity for the store’s annual...

Where’s Waldo? And who has a truly spooky story to share?

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