What are some interesting details in little known mission stories?

In the case of the Axeman of New Orleans, the taunting letters he sent were filled with strange statements. He claimed he was an ancient spirit and would spare homes that played jazz music on a certain night. Regarding the Hall - Mills murder, the bodies were found in a very compromising position, and the fact that the two victims were involved in the church added to the scandal. Their relationship was a big part of the mystery as it was not clear how far it had gone and who might have wanted them dead because of it.

One little known mission story is about the Apollo 8 mission. It was the first manned spacecraft to orbit the Moon. The astronauts on board had to endure many challenges in the untested journey. They took the iconic photo of Earthrise, which had a profound impact on how we view our planet from space. This mission paved the way for future Apollo landings.

The story of the Yule Cat in Icelandic folklore. It was a huge and rather terrifying cat that prowled around during Christmas time. People were afraid of it. If they didn't work hard and finish their wool work before Christmas, the Yule Cat would eat them. So it was a strange but effective way to encourage people to be productive before the holidays.

There are stories of anonymous acts of kindness within the LDS community. For example, a group of LDS members secretly provided food and shelter to a family in need during a difficult winter. These small, unpublicized acts show the true spirit of the community.

One fascinating aspect of little known prohibition stories is the role of underground networks. There were secret routes and hidden storage places for alcohol. Some of these were in basements of ordinary - looking houses or in abandoned mines. Also, the cultural impact is interesting. In some areas, the lack of legal alcohol led to a change in social gatherings. People started to focus more on activities like card games or music evenings instead of just drinking. And then there are the stories of the people who made a living from smuggling alcohol. They had to be very clever to avoid getting caught by the authorities.

The story of the female spies is quite interesting. There were many women who worked as spies during WW2. For example, Virginia Hall was an American spy who worked in France. She had a prosthetic leg but that didn't stop her from carrying out dangerous missions, providing valuable intelligence to the Allies.

The story of the Dancing Plague of 1518. In Strasbourg, France, a woman named Frau Troffea started dancing in the street and couldn't stop. Soon, more than 400 people joined her, dancing for days without rest. Some believe it was caused by mass hysteria or poisoned food, but it remains a strange and little - known event in history.

There is an interesting story from India about the city of Fatehpur Sikri. It was built by Emperor Akbar in the 16th century. However, the city was abandoned shortly after its completion. Some say it was due to a lack of water, but others believe it had to do with political and religious reasons. This deserted city stands as a testament to a once - great empire and the unpredictability of history.

The story of Rahab is quite interesting. She was a prostitute in Jericho, but she helped the Israelite spies. In return, her family was spared when the city was conquered. Another is the story of Abigail. She was a wise woman who managed to prevent David from taking revenge on her foolish husband Nabal. By her quick thinking and respectful approach, she saved her household.

In the early days of surfing, there was a group of surfers in Hawaii who would ride giant waves that most people thought were unrideable. These early surfers were the pioneers of big - wave surfing, which is now a popular and extreme sport. Their stories were not widely known outside of the surfing community for a long time.