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Did you know that February 13 has been designated “Get a Different Name Day”? While this national, albeit obscure observation was invented purely for fun, it does put one in mind of the unique impact titular claims to fame have on various people and places throughout the world. Some are meaningful and even powerful, while … Continue reading The Backstory Behind Bizarre Town Names in Delaware and Maryland
That overly sensationalized, albeit fictionalized, account about the Blair Witch in Burkittsville often steals the limelight when most folks think of Maryland as having had a resident witch from long ago. Yet, sifting through history, you will find a fair share of locally documented witch accounts rooted in more foundational credibility. Credit: Wikimedia Commons While … Continue reading The Story of Moll Dyer—Resident Witch of Leonardtown, Maryland