Abby Durfee Gray Borden

Abby Borden was the second wife to Andrew Borden. She was 37 years old and considered to be an old maid when they married. Abby used the Durfee to link her with one of the first families in the area.

Lizzy Borden

Lizzie was born on July 19, 1860. At the age of two, she suffered the loss of her mother. However, she remained close to her father. Lizzie told many she had no memory of her mother. Her older sister, Emma, appeared to be the only constant in Lizzie's life. Emma was friend and mother to a young Lizzie.

Who was the Good Doctor from Across the Street?

Dr. Bowen was a physician and neighbor of Andrew Borden, has, for over a century been a person of interest to those who study the Borden homicides.

The Story of Eli Bence, May Have Changed the Outcome.

The 27 year old face gazing earnestly above the tightly buttoned , notched lapels has a beseeching look. Other than a few courtroom sketches, this portrait is how most people who study the Borden case recall Eli Bence.

Borden Murder Timeline

The Andrew and Abby Borden double homicide murder case has be compared to the O.J. Simpson Trail of the late 1800's.   Charged with the murder of her parents, Lizzie Borden was latter acquitted and the case remains unsolved still to this day.   

Where did Sunglasses Come From?

The summer. A time for relaxing at the beach or by the pool. But what about that bright sunshine? Sunglasses have been around a lot longer than most people think.

Oldest Game - Bowling

Bowling is the oldest known surviving sport, having originated with the ancient Egyptians in the BC era, and producing many variations through the years, including the game of billiards, which has its origins in Renaissance England.

Japanese Fire Ballons - The FuGo

America's retaliation on Japan after Perl Harbor left most of Japan, their army, and resources extremely bleak.   The Japanese Government knew they had to retaliate and strike the mainland of the United States, but they did not have the resources, or did they?

Playing with a full deck

Common  entertainment included playing cards. However, there was a tax levied when purchasing playing cards but only  applicable to the "Ace of Spades." To avoid  paying the tax, people would purchase 51 cards instead. Yet, since most games require 52 cards, these people  were thought to be stupid or dumb because  they weren't "playing with a full deck."  

Mind you own bee's wax, crack a smile, and losing face

Personal  hygiene left much room for improvement. As a result, many women and men had developed acne scars by adulthood. The women would spread bee's wax over their facial skin to smooth out their complexions. When they were speaking to each other, if a woman began to stare at another woman's face she was told, "mind  your own bee's wax." Should the woman smile, the wax would crack, hence the term "crack a smile." In addition, when they sat too close to the fire, the wax would melt... therefore, the expression "losing face."