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The Price of a Kiss – Podcast #145

Published on March 2, 2021

Posted in: Crime & Punishment, Forgotten History, Money & Financial, Podcast

In 1919, Dr. Justin L. Mitchell kissed nurse Mathilde Benkhardt without her consent. Her lawsuit may have ruined the rest of his life.

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Two Homes Built on Wrong Lots

Published on June 6, 2020

Posted in: Bizarre & Oddities, Tidbits

Back in 1957, two homes were built on the wrong lots in Palatine, Illinois. The builder did all that he could to try and make amends with the couple who owned the land, but nothing seemed to work. How could this be resolved?

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Poison Ivy Lawsuit

Published on November 25, 2015

Posted in: Law & Order, Tidbits

In 1948, a passenger on a bus fainted. The driver pulled to the side of the road and let the woman rest in the grass. She then sued for getting poison ivy.

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The Case of the Misplaced Belly Button – Podcast #54

Published on May 27, 2012

Posted in: Bizarre & Oddities, Law & Order, Podcast, Science, Technology & Medicine

Virginia O'Hare underwent tummy tuck surgery and then sued her doctor for $1.5 million dollars. Why? Because her belly button was supposedly 2" off-center.

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