“New Orleans is 5 feet below sea level, which means that holes dug in the ground immediately fill with water. Coffins were punctured and sunk with weights, which didn't stop them from floating up out of the cemeteries and down the streets of the French Quarter on stormy nights. The solution was to bury people above ground, in what are called vaults.”
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James Cagney
James Cagney, an iconic American actor, was born on July 17, 1899, in Brooklyn, New York, and passed away on March 30, 1986. Known for his tough guy persona and exceptional acting skills, Cagney was a prominent figure in the film industry from the 1930s to the 1950s, earning four Academy Award nominations for Best Actor. more
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