The deciphering skills of Elizabeth Friedman saved the Queen Mary and led to the discovery of a Nazi spy ringleader in Latin America. In March of 1942, an American female codebreaker called Elizabeth Smith Friedman made a horrific discovery: Nazi spies in South America had identified the Queen Mary, a major Allied supply ship, off …
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When the dazzling lights of slot machines dim and gamblers stop visiting, once-thriving casinos are forced to close their doors. These six casinos were vacant for many years, and their eventual fates were diverse. Some are still abandoned, while others have been transformed into new enterprises or razed. Here you can discover 6 deserted casinos …
Each state in the US has a number of abandoned places that are just waiting to be explored. Even the most experienced urban explorer is sure to be interested in the places on this list, whether they are haunted, full of history, or just plain weird. Peoria State Hospital In the United States, many psychiatric …
Torpedownia is a complex that used to test torpedoes. It is located 1,000 feet off the coast of Gdynia, Poland. During World War II, the Kriegsmarine and Luftwaffe used it. The German military called it Torpedowaffenplatz Hexengrund. It was taken over by Soviet forces after the war ended, and it now stands empty, ready to …
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After nearly 100 years, Boblo Island Amusement Park has closed. Amusement parks, by definition, are places of fun, relaxation, excitement, and recreation. One such example is Boblo Island Amusement Park, which first opened in 1898 on Bois Blanc Island in Ontario. It was about 30 kilometers away and could be reached by ferry for visitors …
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Rapper Icon With hit after hit at the turn of the twenty-first century, Nelly showed the world his St. Louis pride through his music, and his popularity helped him buy an elaborate mansion in his hometown. Nelly’s mansion, located in the West St. Louis County suburb of Wildwood, Missouri, recently sold for less than $1 …
Huge Abandoned Castles for Sale Here you can find the 6 biggest and most beautiful abandoned castles actually buy with money. 1.Toulouse, France, historic château: £457,000 ($596k). In this castles for sale list, Immobilier Chavanne à Lavaur Sotheby’s International Realty castle is having the lowest price. The historic home is on the market with Immobilier …
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The Abandoned Glass Mansion, located near the forest in Leesburg, has been vacant for well over a decade. The mansion, once a hive of social activity, now stands empty, slowly accepting encroaching vines and decay into its landscape. It was built in the 1980s and decommissioned in 2003. A Top view of abandoned glass mansion …
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Cottontail Ranch, a legal, licensed brothel in Nevada, first opened its doors in October 1967. Lida Junction is located in Esmeralda County, Nevada, near the intersection of US Route 95 and State Route 266. The Cottontail Ranch Club was another name for it. History While living in Las Vegas in 1967, Howard Hughes allegedly paid …
Grossinger’s Resort was established by Austrian immigrants Asher and Malke Grossinger With their breathtaking waterfalls, breathtaking views, and world-class ski resorts, New York’s Catskill Mountains are a popular tourist destination. While the area remains a popular getaway for those looking to get away from the city, it isn’t as popular as it once was. The …
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