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origins of everyday superstitions
2025-07-01
From black cats to broken mirrors, the origins of everyday superstitions are weirder than you think. Here’s how these beliefs…
Strange Laws From the Wild West Unsplash
2025-06-26
What are some strange laws from the Wild West that actually existed? These are a few of those strange unwritten…
soldiers who inspired Hollywood war movies
2025-06-25
These soldiers who inspired Hollywood war movies weren’t just characters, they were real people with stories that had to be…
stained glass windows and pews / uncommon religious relics
2025-06-19
From breast milk to a grilled cheese sandwich and even a holy prepuce, check out these six uncommon religious relics…
funeral customs from the 18th century
2025-06-19
From sin-eating to mummified parlor displays, these bizarre funeral customs from the 18th century reveal how different death rituals once…
Victorian Era gadgets
2025-06-17
From electric brushes to messaging tubes, these bizarre Victorian Era gadgets reveal just how strange, and innovative, the 19th century…
Reasons Why Countries Go to War Unsplash
2025-06-12
What are the most common reasons why countries go to war? Here are five of the top reasons why.
historical duels
2025-06-11
Explore eight of the most bizarre historical duels that ended in unexpected ways, highlighting the eccentricities of conflict resolution in…
timekeeping devices
2025-06-10
Timekeeping has been around for centuries. Keep reading to learn more about six timekeeping devices from history and how they…
Strange Victorian-Era Games Unsplash
2025-06-06
Learn about these Victorian-era games that people in the 19th-century played during parties and get-togethers.