GIVE US THIS DAY OUR DAILY THREAD WELCOME.TO JANUARY 1ST THROUGH JANUARY 31ST 2026

[Spy Versus Spy]

I read a book on the Starkweather killings. So what is the consensus- was his girlfriend a victim or an accomplice? Should she have gotten out of prison?

Id have to read a bit about it first, KR. Can you remember the book title?

 

[Spy Versus Spy]

"A boy with an anomaly.

Charles was born with very weak legs and a speech impediment.
His congenital anomaly caused him much humiliation from his peers, who mocked his physical differences.
This led to him feeling inferior.
As a student, he did not excel.
Teachers claimed he did not apply himself to his studies.
This was due to myopia, which was diagnosed only in adolescence.
These differences accumulated over the years,
and his feelings of injustice and envy towards those who were more athletic and handsome than him grew.

The escapade truly began when Charles murdered Caril's parents.
(She was only 13 when they met).
He did so because they stood in the way of his relationship with his beloved.
As if sensing the dangers of this relationship,
the girl's mother and stepfather ordered Charles to stay away from her.
This decision proved to be a death sentence for them.
Although Caril didn't participate in the murder,
she calmly ate breakfast while Charles murdered her two-year-old sister.
For a week,
they shared the house with the corpses.

Then they embarked on a murderous journey,
during which they brutally murdered 11 people."

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From Polish MSM

Rodzice zabronili im się spotykać. Tym samym podpisali na siebie wyrok

Historia tej brutalnej pary zainspirowała Olivera Stone’a do nakręcenia filmu "Urodzeni mordercy", Bruce’a Springsteen'a do zaśpiewania utworu "Nebraska", a Terrence'a Malick'a do nakręcenia filmu "Dzika jazda". Oto historia Charlesa i Caril — zakochanych nastolatków, z rąk których zginęło 11 osób.

porady.sympatia.onet.pl

Dont think Ive ever seen a picture of them before, thanks

 

[killarney rose]

Id have to read a bit about it first, KR. Can you remember the book title?

I’m sorry I can’t. It was so long ago- back in the 90s when I was reading one true crime book after the other. I’ll browse the net and bring back a link if I find something familiar.

 

[Gemmie]

I’m sorry I can’t. It was so long ago- back in the 90s when I was reading one true crime book after the other. I’ll browse the net and bring back a link if I find something familiar.

This one?

Starkweather: A Story of Mass Murder on the Great Plains by Jeff O'Donnell (1993-05-03): Jeff O'Donnell: Amazon.com: Books

Starkweather: A Story of Mass Murder on the Great Plains by Jeff O'Donnell (1993-05-03) [Jeff O'Donnell] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Starkweather: A Story of Mass Murder on the Great Plains by Jeff O'Donnell (1993-05-03)

www.amazon.com

 

[killarney rose]

That’s possible @Gemmie . I also saw there is one titled Wasteland by John Douglas that sounds familiar as well and he’s a favorite true crime author of mine. I couldn’t find a link for that one.

 

[tricia]

GIVE US THIS DAY OUR DAILY THREAD FRIDAY, JANUARY 23RD​

• 1556 — A massive earthquake hit Shaanxi, China, killing an estimated ~830,000 people, often cited as the deadliest earthquake in recorded history.
• 1870 — The Marias (Baker) Massacre: U.S. Army troops under Major Eugene Baker attacked a Piegan Blackfoot camp in Montana, killing roughly 200 people, many of them women, children, and elderly.
• 1978 — Terry Kath (founding guitarist of the band Chicago) died after an accidental self-inflicted gunshot, reportedly while handling a firearm after a party.

Weird, rare, or “how is that even possible?”​

• 1795 — One of history’s strangest military moments: French cavalry captured a Dutch naval fleet that was stuck in ice near Den Helder—horses vs. warships, and the horses won.
• 1909 — The ocean liner RMS Republic collided with the SS Florida in fog; its wireless operator sent a distress call that helped trigger a major rescue effort—an early example of radio at sea saving large numbers of lives.
• 1997 — Britannica notes a bizarre “Age of Aquarius” moment some astrologers hyped: multiple planets plus the Sun and Moon aligned into a perfect six-pointed star in Aquarius (first time since 1475, per the claim).

Pop culture and “this changed everything” moments​

• 1977 — The TV miniseries Roots premiered, becoming one of the most-watched U.S. television events and reshaping mainstream attention on American slavery and Black history.
• 1986 — The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inducted its first class (including Chuck Berry, Fats Domino, Elvis Presley).
• 1997 — Madeleine Albright was sworn in as U.S. Secretary of State, the first woman to hold that office.

 

[killarney rose]

Roots. I remember reading the book right before my oldest was born. It was so hard to understand how one group of people could be so cruel to another.

 

[Dotta]

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[tricia]

GIVE US THIS DAY OUR DAILY THREAD SATURDAY, JANUARY 23RD, 2026
Straight from A.I,. here is a list of stuff that happened on this day​

1) The Deadliest Earthquake in Recorded History (1556)​

A catastrophic earthquake struck Shaanxi, China, killing an estimated 830,000 people—widely cited as the deadliest earthquake ever recorded.

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2) North Korea Captures the USS Pueblo (1968)​

North Korea seized the USS Pueblo, a U.S. Navy intelligence ship, and captured the crew—triggering a major international crisis.


Here’s the part that makes it feel unreal: the USS Pueblo is still held by North Korea today.

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3) A WWII Soldier Is Found Hiding… 27 Years After the War (1972)​

Japanese soldier Shoichi Yokoi was discovered on Guam, having lived in hiding for decades after World War II ended.


That’s not just survival… that’s a psychological horror movie.

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4) The California Gold Rush Begins (1848)​

James W. Marshall discovered gold at Sutter’s Mill, igniting the California Gold Rush—and launching a stampede of fortune hunters, scammers, and sudden “mining experts.”

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5) The First Woman in the U.S. Earns a Medical Degree (1849)​

Elizabeth Blackwell became the first woman in the United States to receive a medical degree, graduating from Geneva Medical College in New York.


Huge history moment—and you KNOW people were furious about it.

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6) A TRUE “Ghost Helped Solve a Murder” Story Begins (1897)​

On January 23, 1897, a young woman named Zona Shue was found dead in West Virginia—part of the infamous “Greenbrier Ghost” story, one of America’s strangest murder legends.


(Yes, this is the case where her mother later claimed Zona’s spirit identified the killer.)

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7) The League of Nations Holds Its First Meeting (1920)​

The League of Nations met for the first time—an early attempt at global peacekeeping after World War I.


History note: it didn’t exactly go great long-term… but it mattered.

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8) The First Winter Olympics Open (1924)​

The first Winter Olympics opened in Chamonix, France.

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9) O.J. Simpson Trial Begins (1995)​

The O.J. Simpson murder trial began—one of the biggest true-crime courtroom spectacles in modern history.

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10) Madeleine Albright Makes History (1997)​

Madeleine Albright was sworn in as U.S. Secretary of State, becoming the first woman to hold that position.

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QUICK “BONUS WEIRD” MINI-LIST (January 23rd edition)​

• Apple launched the Macintosh (1984).
• Baker Massacre (Montana) — U.S. troops attacked a Piegan Blackfoot camp in 1870.
• Georgetown University was founded (1789).

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Apple launched the Macintosh on January 23rd 1984
I can't believe it has been 42 years. WOW
Did you have one of these computers?



We got an Apple II Remember these computers?