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The weird horrible story of George Boyer amputation

The weird horrible story of George Boyer amputation

1900

George Boyer was born in 1882 and lived a relatively normal life until he was 28 years old. It was then that he was diagnosed with a rare condition known as Buerger's disease, which causes inflammation and blood clots in the small blood vessels of the arms and legs. Despite treatment, Boyer's condition worsened and he began experiencing severe pain and weakness in his left leg. As the disease progressed, Boyer's left foot and ankle began to turn black and gangrenous, and doctors advised him that amputation was the only option to save his life. Boyer, who was a devoted husband and father, was understandably reluctant to undergo such a drastic procedure. However, knowing that he would otherwise die from his condition, he ultimately decided to go through with the... Read More

Devil's Footprints in Devon

Devil's Footprints in Devon

1855

It was the 9th of February 1855 when the Devil’s Footprints first appeared. The townspeople in Country Devon, England woke up that morning to find thousands of mysterious tracks in the snow. The tracks resembled footprints left by a cloven hoof and they extended through an area that covered several towns. The mysterious footprints were found to go up the sides of walls, into gardens, onto roofs, up and down the sides of fences, where it was impossible for any person or animal to go. Some of the tracks just came to a stop in the middle of nowhere as if their owner had suddenly vanished. Some stopped abruptly and continued after a large break and others stopped at high walls, only to continue on the other side, leaving the snow on top of the wall untouched. A... Read More