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Harry Houdini in St. Louis

2 years 8 months ago
Mention “Erich Weiss,” to a random St. Louisan, and you’re likely to get a shrug. But use Erich Weiss’s more famous adopted name—Harry Houdini—and you’ll get a different reaction. The most famous magician in history, Harry Houdini’s image remains instantly recognizable today. His name is used to describe any object that has disappeared (“My car …
Brittany Krewson

Maplewood History: Happy Halloween

2 years 8 months ago
In my neighborhood, the Shields subdivision in south Maplewood, a couple of 12 foot tall skeletons have been up for quite awhile now.  They preceded the yard inflatables.  Not sure why. They seem to be the cutting edge in Halloween decorations this year.  Perhaps the owners just want them to get maximum air time? Thanksgiving […]
Doug Houser

The Brazilian Donald Trump lost reelection tonight

2 years 8 months ago
We have some genuine good news tonight—though it was a close call: Voters in Brazil on Sunday ousted President Jair Bolsonaro after just one term and elected the leftist former President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva to replace him, election officials said, a rebuke to Mr. Bolsonaro’s far-right movement and his divisive four years in ...continue reading "The Brazilian Donald Trump lost reelection tonight"
Kevin Drum