Reading about, and then travelling to, true crime and natural disaster sites:
I've been numerous times to Johnstown, Pennsylvania, USA -- huge May 31, 1889 dam failing and then flood.
Also, I spent a night alone as the only guest at the house (converted to a Bed and Breakfast) where Andrew and Abby Borden were murdered - the Lizzie Borden site -- Fall River, Massachusetts, USA
I've been to Hinckley, Minnesota area, USA - - the September 1 through September 6, 1894 huge wildfire
I've read a lot about the April 16, 1947 Texas City Disaster, Texas City, Texas, USA
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I visited the World Trade Center, including the observation deck atop the north tower, dozens of times before the fact of 9/11. I worked within walking distance of it for roughly 12 years.
Thanks. Yes, I do it in a respectful way. I'm usually quite quietly in awe when I've visited the sites. And all of the events/disasters about which I've read -- they all have something for all of us to learn.
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