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Australia in the 1920s: Uncovering the Razor Gangs of Sydney

Australia in the 1920s: Uncovering the Razor Gangs of Sydney

In the 1920s, two women waged war to become Queen of Crime.
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Judy Weldon
Wim Overslept through his Olympic Trials

Wim Overslept through his Olympic Trials

Allegedly
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Therese Morin
Troy Invented the Bear Suit

Troy Invented the Bear Suit

He even tested it by having a swinging 300 lbs log hit him!
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Therese Morin
The Story of Trim — a Truly Remarkable Seafaring Cat

The Story of Trim — a Truly Remarkable Seafaring Cat

If you are ever walking around Sydney in Australia and find yourself near the State Library, look out for a statue of a cat. Looking alert…
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Judy Weldon
The Influenza Pandemic of 1918–19

The Influenza Pandemic of 1918–19

aka the Spanish Flu
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Therese Morin
The Paper War Balloons of World War Two

The Paper War Balloons of World War Two

The strange story of the world’s first intercontinental weapon
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Jason Bowling
The Mystery of the Mary Celeste

The Mystery of the Mary Celeste

The ill-fated journey of a well-known ship
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Therese Morin
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