The Curious Case of Captain Davis Island
A 19th century tale recounts Captain Davis discovering an uncharted island in the Indian Ocean, its charted coordinates matching true position yet many ships failed to find it. Despite numerous expeditions, Davis Island vanished from maps, with theories ranging from submarine earthquakes to wind and navigational quirks.
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Disappearing Well on Olympia Farm Baffles Scientists
The so called disappearing well near Olympia Washington, sunk in 1883 to 23 feet, has gradually risen above ground with brickwork protruding annually. Abandoned since 1891 due to foul smelling gas, the 10 foot high wall now juts from ground, predicted to surface by 1898. Seismic forces are cited as the cause.
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Hoimes on Ideas in the Autocrat of the Breakfast Table
A reflection on whether ideas are truly original or borrowed. The speaker fears misattributing inspiration, nursing a beloved thought as one would a cherished child and later convincing oneself of its unique lineage.
For the Weary Feet and Tightly Laced Shoes
A miscellany of foot care advice from The New York Recorder on bunions corns and ingrown nails as well as pedicure beauty trends. It covers causes of foot trouble shoe fit and remedies including cold water baths rest and changing shoes. It labels corns as pressure injuries and notes foot care as social prestige.
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New York Recorder
One-Eyed Hussite Chief Wills Drum From Skin
In a curious will John Ziska, the one eyed Hussite leader, ordered his skin tanned into a drum. He vowed the drum would make a loud signal to frighten enemies and drive them off. The Indianapolis Journal notes the odd ballad of dying wishes and old expressions.
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