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Mad as a Lighthouse Keeper — Not the Solitude, but the Mercury

Posted on May 19, 2025 by Rick SpilmanMay 19, 2025
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Lighthouse keepers had more to worry about than simply storms and terrible conditions. In the 19th century, lighthouse keepers had a high frequency of madness and suicide.  Many assumed that they went mad from solitude and the demands of the … Continue reading →

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