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Naked and Unashamed: 5 Old-Time Streakers Who Shocked the Streets

While streaking is often seen as a college prank or even as a protest tactic today, history has shown us that spontaneous public nudity has…

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5 Brutal Circular Saw Accidents From the Past

When we think of workplace accidents, we imagine safety protocols, warning signs, and protective gear. But in the past? Not so much. Circular saws were…

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5 Gag-Worthy Tales of Swallowed Tongues

Can you imaging what it is like to swallow your tongue? Or are you one of those unlucky individuals who have already had this horrifying…

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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…

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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!…

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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,…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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