On a per capita basis, King Philip’s
War was the bloodiest
conflict ever fought on American soil.
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Peter Segal, director, Anger Management, 50 First Dates, and Grudge Match (out December 25)
Definitely 1848, the year gold was discovered at Sutter’s Mill. Until then, you could find a nice piece of land in California, pitch your tent, and call it home. The housing market here has been a living hell ever since.