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March 2, 2011

Posted on March 2, 2016 by Joel Byers

On This Date in TWISTED-HISTORY.com! in 2011 researchers from the United States Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) declared that the Eastern Cougar was officially extinct as there were no breeding populations left in New Jersey or New York. The declaration was made in hopes that the subspecies would be taken off the endangered species list. … Continue reading →

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March 1, 2007

Posted on March 1, 2016 by Joel Byers

On This Date in TWISTED-HISTORY.com! in 2007 the Swiss Army mistakenly invaded Liechtenstein. The Swiss President, Micheline Calmy-Rey, claimed that the 171 strong Swiss Army Company incorrectly read their map during a military exercise and travelled two kilometers into Liechtenstein before they realized their error. Liechtenstein said it wasn’t that big of a deal and … Continue reading →

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February 25, 1998

Posted on February 25, 2016 by Joel Byers

On This Date in TWISTED-HISTORY.com! in 1998 Pamela Lee had her husband Tommy Lee arrested on battery charges. When the police try to explain to her that she “did” marry a tripod, she shook her head and said, “No, no, he hit me with his hands this time.” The police ended up arresting him.

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February 18, 1979

Posted on February 18, 2016 by Joel Byers

On This Date in TWISTED-HISTORY.com! in 1979 snow fell in the Sahara. The snowstorm took place in Southern Algeria and lasted for only 30 minutes. The was the first time in recorded history that snow had fallen in the Sahara. It should also be noted that Sheila McCarthy of Lakewood, New Jersey finally went all … Continue reading →

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February 17, 1454

Posted on February 17, 2016 by Joel Byers

On This Date in TWISTED-HISTORY.com! in 1454 at a grand feast and after many, many drinks, Philip the Good of Burgundy took the “vow of the pheasant” by which he swore to fight the Turks. At that time the Turks were a rowdy bunch and actually fighting them was considered unhealthy, but beating them was … Continue reading →

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February 11, 1878

Posted on February 11, 2016 by Joel Byers

On This Date in TWISTED-HISTORY.com! in 1878 the first U.S. bicycle club, Boston Bicycle Club, was formed. This was before gears and to have a speedy, fast bike, required the front wheel (which was the pedaling wheel) to be bigger than the back wheel. This type of bicycle was called the ‘penny farthing’ and was … Continue reading →

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September 9, 1893

Posted on September 9, 2015 by Joel Byers

On this date in Twisted-History.com in 1893 U.S. President Grover Cleveland’s wife, Frances Cleveland, gave birth to a daughter, Esther. It was the first time a president’s child was born in the White House. Which was better than what he’d done years earlier in 1873 before he’d become president, which was wine and dine a … Continue reading →

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September 4, 1998

Posted on September 4, 2015 by Joel Byers

On this date in Twisted-History.com in 1998 while in Ireland, U.S. President Clinton said the words “I’m sorry” for the first time about his affair with Monica Lewinsky and described his behavior as indefensible. The Irish were quick to ask him if it happened on a Thursday night and was he drunk, because anything that … Continue reading →

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August 27, 1998

Posted on August 27, 2015 by Joel Byers

On this date in Twisted-History.com in 1998 “Titanic” became the first movie in North America to earn more than $600 million dollars. This huge sum of money was due to the massive number of women and girls between the ages of 13 and 52 who flocked to the movie theaters to watch and re-watch Jack … Continue reading →

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August 26, 1920

Posted on August 26, 2015 by Joel Byers

On this date in Twisted-History.com in 1920 the 19th amendment to the U.S. Constitution went into effect. The amendment prohibited discrimination on the basis of sex in the voting booth. The politicians of the era admitted that while the missionary position was more traditional, doggie style would enable the man to point out who the … Continue reading →

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