31 days of halloween
Every Halloween, an Oakland Man Stages Spooky Marionette Shows in His Driveway
Larry Schmidt has been offering the free performances at his California home for over a decade.
Articles by Rick Paulas
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Stories
Stories shared by this traveler.
mummies
Searching for the Identity of San Francisco's Mysterious Mummified Girl
The toddler, dubbed "Miranda Eve" when her coffin was found in 2016, died in 1876.
objects of intrigue
Chap Records Were Basically Yelp for 1900s Eligible Bachelorettes
The books helped women keep track of—and review—their suitors.
sounds
The Mysterious Siren Behind Mexico City's Junk Collectors
The woman's recorded voice has been heard all over South America, and maybe even farther.
amusement parks
The Story of Laffing Sal, the World's Most Uncanny Animatronic Doll
Six-feet-tall and pure nightmare, she was once one of America's most popular funhouse amusements.
