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Jack the Hugger – The Creepy Figures Who Terrorized Women in the Early 1900s
When we think of terrifying figures lurking in the night, we picture shadowy figures, highwaymen, or even the infamous Jack the Ripper. But in the…
Wild Parties of the Past: Scandals, Shenanigans, and the Roaring Revelry of the Early 20th Century
When we think of wild parties, we picture modern-day house parties, music festivals, or extravagant celebrity bashes. But trust me—nothing is new under the sun!…
Don’t Stick Your Tongue on That! Frozen Metal FAILS from History
We’ve all heard the warning—“Don’t stick your tongue on frozen metal!” But let’s be honest… have you ever been tempted to test it out? Well,…
Curling Irons: From Flesh-Burning Mishaps to Makeshift Weapons
Curling irons have long been a staple of beauty routines, but in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, they sometimes played roles far beyond…
Council Bluffs Family Found Dead in Apparent Murder-Suicide
The bodies of Martin Thompson, his wife Caroline, and their 8-year-old son Raymond were discovered in their home southeast of Council Bluffs, in what authorities…
Violence Erupts in Cabin Creek as Coal Company Stables Burned
An outbreak in West Virginia’s Cabin Creek coal field resulted in the destruction of the Ohley Coal Company stables by fire, with militia forces clashing…
Chevy Chase Hit-and-Run Leaves Man Seriously Injured, Second Incident in 24 Hours
Two hit-and-run incidents within 24 hours in Chevy Chase left a 55-year-old man seriously injured and authorities seeking the driver. What the heck was going…
Brooklyn Woman Arrested After Found in Field Using Bank Notes as a Blanket
Strange things happen in New York, such as in 1924 when a woman was found in a Brooklyn field using bank notes and Liberty Bonds…
Company Criticized for Low Wages, Strike Suppression and Abuse
A report by George P. West, from the U.S. Committee on Industrial Relations, reveals\ed exploitative labor practices at the Corn Products Co., a subsidiary of…
Fulham Workhouse Introduced “Classification Wards” for Aged and Deserving Poor in 1899
In what was viewed as a pioneering move, the Fulham guardians introduced “classification wards” in the Fulham Palace Road workhouse, offering better accommodations for the…
