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The “Feejee Mermaid,” Another P. T. Barnum Hoax

Posted on May 21, 2021 by Regina Jeffers

I have always been a Hugh Jackman fan, first for his musical performance, and, then, because he portrayed my favorite X-man, James “Logan” Howlett, on a string of Marvel Universe films. Therefore, I dearly loved the film, “The Greatest Showman.” … Continue reading →

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A Great Hoax: Sawing Off Manhattan Island

Posted on April 30, 2021 by Regina Jeffers

Whether this story of true or not, it does make a fabulous read. “Supposedly,” in 1824, a retired ship carpenter convinced the people of New York that the southern tip of Manhattan Island was getting too heavy because of the … Continue reading →

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