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  • Odd ObservationsSouthern Arizona
    By Sam Lowe
    February 11, 2016
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    An Educated Ghost Lost on Campus

    TUCSON – Around the turn of the Twentieth Century, a young University of Arizona coed was brutally murdered and her body was thrown down an old well that once inhabited the space where the Modern Languages Building now stands. When the building was being erected in 1965, construction workers found her remains but didn't notify ...
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  • Arizona State Sign
    Arizona Oddities News
    By Andrea Aker
    December 28, 2014
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    Arizona Oddities’ Favorite 10 Posts of 2014

    We offer a wide range of stories on Arizona Oddities catering to an eclectic group of fans from around the state, nation and even the world. From history and recreation to artistic endeavors and those weird things you see along the highway, we’ve got it covered. Here, we’re showcasing our favorite 10 posts from 2014.
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  • Movie Film Strip
    Arizona Oddities News
    By Andrea Aker
    December 22, 2014
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    Arizona Oddities’ Top 10 Posts of 2014

    A special thank you to all of the new and loyal readers of Arizona Oddities. 2014 has been another exciting year in Arizona, and we look forward to 2015. Looking back, here’s an overview of our most popular posts this year. Lots of wildlife and nature lovers out there!
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  • Dose of HistorySouthern Arizona
    By Sam Lowe
    August 21, 2014
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    The Story of Teresa Urrea, Mexican Healer and Miracle Worker

    CLIFTON -- In one corner of the Clifton Cemetery, an unmarked grave silently braves the blistering sun, surrounded by wrought iron fencing. It houses the remains of Teresa Urrea. She is mostly forgotten today, but in her lifetime she was considered a saint by many and a rabble rouser by others.
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  • CultureValley of the Sun
    By Andrea Aker
    July 29, 2013
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    Wallace and Ladmo, Gone but Not Forgotten

    Q: My husband and I moved here almost a year ago. We were at a dinner not long ago with three other couples and everyone except us was talking about Wallace and Ladmo? Who are they? A: Alas, dear lady, it is not who they are, it is who they were.
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  • Dose of History
    By Andrea Aker
    April 11, 2013
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    The Story of Tom Horn: Old West Legends Die Hard

    At the Laramie County Courthouse, Tom Horn, legendary government scout, Pinkerton detective, champion rodeo cowboy, and range regulator was taken from his cell and led into the courtyard and up the scaffolding steps to the gallows platform where a hangman's noose was waiting.
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  • Movie Film Strip
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    By Andrea Aker
    December 31, 2012
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    Arizona Oddities’ Top 10 Posts of 2012

    A special thank you to all of the new and loyal readers of Arizona Oddities. 2012 has been an amazing year and we look forward to 2013. We believe we have a truly special publication and a very special audience. Here’s a look at our most popular posts of 2012.
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  • Arizona Oddities News
    By Andrea Aker
    December 27, 2012
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    Arizona Oddities’ Favorite 12 Posts from 2012

    We offer a wide range of stories on Arizona Oddities catering to an eclectic group of fans from around the state. From history and recreation to artistic endeavors and those weird things you see along the highway, we’ve got it covered. Here, we’re showcasing our favorite 12 posts from 2012.
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  • Odd ObservationsSmall Town SceneSouthern Arizona
    By Andrea Aker
    October 10, 2012
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    Paranormal Investigators Seek Out Haunted Relics from Old Arizona

    Arizona has a dynamic and diverse history. Many of yesterday’s relics and landmarks intrigue today’s residents and visitors. Towns like Jerome and Bisbee have staked reputations on haunted hotels, mines and other attractions.
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  • Arizona State Map
    Dose of History
    By Andrea Aker
    August 30, 2012
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    Trivia on Arizona’s Notable People: Can You Pass?

    Test your knowledge of Arizona’s people and history with this quick quiz, originally published in Marshall Trimble’s Official Arizona Trivia. Don’t scroll down too quickly. The answers are posted shortly below the questions. When you’re finished, leave a comment with your score. Good luck, this one is tricky!
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