For thousands of Cubans who escaped to the U.S. when Castro took over the country and confiscated their lands and dreams in the name of Communism, there was always the hope of return. Fifty years later the hopes have manifested into reality. Adelaide Mestre, of Cuban ancestry, was one of …
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Paranormal investigating has turned into big profits for everybody involved – except for the independents, the ones with their YouTube channels and blogs. And that’s where the best paranormal reality can be found.
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