If you had told me this when I was a child. I would never have believed you. — This morning I woke to get ready to go for a picnic. The first thing I did was to check to see if the air outside was breathable. Then I stopped to wonder. Am I dreaming? …

I was thinking of you today. — It’s been five years maybe more time blurs I want you to know, dear Buddy. I gaze at the endless skies, at the rainbow’s arc, I feel the soft breeze …. …

I’m sorry my castle couldn’t protect you — Beneath the sky’s wild coastline, where waves of clouds crash and froth, You, my daughter, my light within my light I return to your playground, that was your youth, where your hope sang and danced on the tips of your toes. You frolicked in the fields that bloomed with inspiration, unaware…

When a towering tsunami of molasses wreaked death and destruction. — Death by molasses. It is a tragedy that defies imagination, a calamity so surreal and inconceivable that it seems more like a work of fiction than a stark reality. There was a time when molasses reigned supreme, a staple in our kitchens and morning libations. But on January 15, 1919…

Her Indomitable Spirit in the Face of Oppression and Injustice — Harriet Tubman, born into slavery in Maryland in the early 1820s, was a woman of extraordinary courage and determination. Escaping slavery herself in 1849, she went on to become a legendary figure in American history, leading countless others to freedom on the Underground Railroad. …

Turning Struggles into Success: Life Lessons from a Homeless Boy Who Conquered Hollywood — This is a true story. For now, I’ll simply call him the boy. The boy was born in the spring of 1889, in the heart of the bustling metropolis of London. A city teeming with life, its streets filled with the cacophony of horse-drawn carriages, ragged urchins playing in the…

Deception, Fame, and the Unbreakable Bond with Bunnies — A Historical Account — Mary Toft was a woman from 18th-century England who gained notoriety for her astonishing claim of giving birth to rabbits. In 1726, she captivated the attention of the medical profession and the public alike with her extraordinary tale. Mary Toft’s story unfolded with twists and turns as renowned physicians, including…

Bidding Adieu to the Buzz of Bullets: Totally Legit Reasons for Skipping the Listicle Frenzy on Medium! — So many articles on Medium are listicles: Seriously, have you noticed how every other article on Medium seems to be a listicle? It’s like they’ve taken over the internet, and I refuse to be part of the listicle epidemic! I hate math: Listicles are all about numbers — “5 ways…

Unraveling the Bizarre Phenomenon that Left a Town Dancing in Bewilderment — This story is so bizarre that you might think I’m making this up. This actually happened. In the year 1518, in the city of Strasbourg, France, a woman named Frau Troffea began to dance in the streets. Her dancing continued for days, and soon others joined her, eventually leading to…