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Monthly Archives: October 2016
How to Make a REAL 1920s Halloween Costume…if you dare!
Before mass-produced costumes entered the scene, Halloween costumes were a lot more…creative. Forced to make their own masks, dresses, and props–often using highly questionable crafting skills—adults and children across the nation created costumes that were creative, bizarre, and often a … Continue reading
One of Al Capone’s Letters Could Have Been Yours…If You Had $62,500!
How much would you pay for a three page handwritten letter by Al Capone? For one anonymous Chicago collector, the price was $62,500—over $10,000 more than expected. Given how rare it was for Al to write things, however, it’s hardly … Continue reading
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