It is commonly thought that after death and burial the remains of an individual are left to "rest in peace" --but history reveals that in many instan...
An entertaining look at outrageous fortune, this off-the-wall collection features tales of against-all-odds survivors, ludicrous luck, and death-defyi...
Years ago, we were on more intimate terms with death. Life was hard, few people lived long, and the Grim Reaper chose his victims indiscriminately. To...