The Great American Tornado struck 97 years ago today
It was warm on this day 97 years ago in much of Missouri, Illinois, and Indiana. Some said it was downright muggy. There was a … Read More
The Boston Molasses Flood of 1919 gave us modern building standards
This past weekend was the 103rd anniversary of the January 15, 1919 Boston Molasses Flood. A lot of people chuckle at the notion, but it … Read More
Archive of my live-tweets on the Baron Lamm bank robbery
An archive of my live-tweet series on the 91st anniversary of the Clinton, Ind. bank robbery that led to the rise and fall of the modern bank robbery.
1925’s Tri-State Tornado vs 2021’s Quad-State Tornado
The record for the world’s worst tornado is a little fuzzy. But it’s likely the 2021 Quad-State is a longer-track storm than 1925’s record-holding event. But other records remain to be seen.
George Washington would have worn a mask
George Washington knew the value of every able body. He would have worn a mask if he knew what we know today. Heck, even if we only suspected what we know today he would have worn a mask.