Curiousity Memoirs

By Jude Obuseh It was a cold and moonlit night in June 1962, when three inmates silently slipped into the icy waters of San Francisco Bay. But these weren't ordinary swimmers enjoying a nocturnal dip 🏊‍♂️; they were prisoners from the notorious Alcatraz Island, embarking on what would become one of the most legendary and daring escape attempts in the history of the United States penal system. Their names were Frank Morris and brothers John and Clarence Anglin, inmates serving sentences for various crimes, ranging from bank robbery to burglary. Alcatraz, often referred to as "The Rock," was considered an inescapable fortress due to its isolation in the middle of the bay and the treacherous waters surrounding it. But that didn't deter these three determined men from concocting an elaborate plan to break free 🗝️. The mastermind of the operation was Frank Morris, an intelligent and resourceful prisoner with a history of escapes from other correctional facili...

By Jude Obuseh In the annals of maritime history, the story of the Mary Celeste stands as one of the most enigmatic and enduring mysteries. Setting sail in 1872, this fated vessel embarked on a journey that would ultimately baffle the world. Captain Benjamin Briggs, his family, and a dedicated crew embarked on what seemed like a routine voyage, carrying a valuable cargo of 1,700 barrels of alcohol. However, this would be no ordinary journey, and the Mary Celeste would become synonymous with the unexplained. As the ship sailed through the unforgiving Atlantic Ocean, something extraordinary occurred. When the Mary Celeste was discovered adrift, it was a perplexing sight. The crew, including Captain Briggs and his family, were nowhere to be found. Yet, the ship itself remained perfectly intact, as if frozen in time. Theories abound regarding the disappearance of the crew, each more puzzling than the last. Some have proposed that the ship fell victim to the unpredictable fury o...