Was Pretty Boy Floyd really pretty? 10 criminals’ nicknames explained

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CRIMINAL ARCHIVE Was Pretty Boy Floyd really pretty? 10 criminals’ nicknames explained 3 min. Just like an artist chooses a stage name, criminals have long used aliases to instill fear and avoid capture. These pseudonyms often embody part of the essence of the individual behind the mask, or are related in some way or another to their past. Read full article

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You won't believe it: Hilarious town names that actually exist in the US

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May 3, 2026

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You won't believe it: Hilarious town names that actually exist in the US Discover   Naming a city is a big deal, but not every town ends up with a name full of meaning. While some were carefully named to honor history or local heroes, others got their names by accident, tradition, jokes—or for reasons no one quite remembers! Do you know where "Hell" is located? Discover this and 9 other US towns and cities with the quirkiest, funniest names! Read full article

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