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Daily Archives: January 26, 2019
DNA Study Debunks Rudolf Hess Imposter Theory
I ran across this article and a few other articles that debunk the Rudolf Hess imposter theory: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2019/jan/22/dna-study-debunks-rudolf-hess-imposter-theory; https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/rudolf-hess-conspiracy-theory-imposter-spandau-prison-hitler-nazi-dna-test-a8741946.html. Older 2017 article not based on DNA: https://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/news/how-whitehall-worked-to-discredit-rudolf-hess-imposter-theory-1-8658786. Additional food for thought: https://www.thehistorypress.co.uk/articles/the-rudolf-hess-flight-10-conspiracies/; https://rationalwiki.org/wiki/Rudolf_Hess; https://christopher-priest.co.uk/books/the-separation/reading-in-a-war-a-bibliography-for-the-separation/vii-rudolf-hess; https://www.express.co.uk/news/uk/830480/Rudolf-Hess-imposter-claims-Britain-desperate-to-debunk.
7 Things I have learnt since becoming a parent! — An Ordinary Mumma
You will do those things you swore you would never do! That’s right, you will give your child an iPad at the dinner table when out to keep them quiet and calm. You will feed them McDonalds when that is … Continue reading
Some of the Strangest Locations for Headstones
As somebody who photographs headstones when I have the opportunity, I have seen them pop up in the most unusual places during my research. Some are in the middle of roadways, like: https://www.indystar.com/story/news/2016/06/14/remains-seven-found-grave-middle-road/85866202/; I haven’t run across any of these … Continue reading
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Find-A-Grave Implausible Death Dates
I was bored one day on Find-A-Grave back in 2017. End result: I typed in Smith for Last Name and died after 2017; default death year is Exact. Imagine my surprise when I got a few hits. I can’t link … Continue reading
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What if… part 2… — Pouring My Art Out
What if hippos were built like greyhounds??? That would be bad. Hippos are mean. They kill more people in Africa than lions or crocodiles. Faster hippos are a bad idea. via What if… part 2… — Pouring My Art Out. I … Continue reading