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August 18, 1985

On this date in Twisted-History.com in 1985, Peter and Barbara Pan were found in their blood-soaked bed in Lake Merced, a housing development in San Francisco. Both Peter and Barabra had been shot in the head. Peter Pan (66), an accountant, was pronounced dead at the scene. Mrs. Pan (64) survived but would be an … Continue reading

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August 2, 1987

On THIS DAY IN TWISTED-HISTORY.com in 1987 the 50 year old Disney film “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs” was re-released. The Disney Company originally thought about renaming the Dwarfs to Pepsi, Doritoes, Mickey D, Claritin, Tylenol, Midol and Dr. Pepper, but the ghost of Walt Disney appeared before the Board and quietly convinced them … Continue reading

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July 27, 1940

On This Date in TWISTED-HISTORY.com! in 1940, Bugs Bunny made his official debut in the Warner Brothers animated cartoon “A Wild Hare”. Mickey Mouse sent Bugs a congratulatory bouquet of chrysanthemums and roses as well as a gift box of chocolate covered rabbit’s feet. It was then Bugs turned to his number two man, Elmer … Continue reading

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July 17, 1955

On July 17th, 1955 – Disneyland opened its doors in rural Orange County and Walt Disney was finally able to harness the power of children’s laughter and wonder to summon the “Great Old Ones” and bind them to his will and force them to obey his commands. The first death attributed to Disney and his … Continue reading

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