Why Planes Don't Fly Over These Places
Not every place is open to air travel, and some areas are heavily restricted or are avoided by most aircraft. Here's why planes don't fly over these places.
Read MoreNot every place is open to air travel, and some areas are heavily restricted or are avoided by most aircraft. Here's why planes don't fly over these places.
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By William Fischer Read MoreIn 1891, Mary Sheedy and Monday McFarland, both residents of Lincoln, Nebraska were on trial for the suspected death of John Sheedy, Mary's husband.
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By William Kennedy Read MoreSometimes, a saint's remarkable life followed them to the grave. Here are some of the bizarre things these saints were buried with or next to.
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