Author: StrangeAgo
10 Unusual Saturday Superstitions
While Saturdays are party days in today’s world, in the past there were quite a few surprising superstitions surrounding this day. 1. Cutting Fingernails Cutting…
Paper Circle Cutout From 1920
This charming circus cutout was originally printed in a newspaper from 1920. It includes ball playing elephants and dogs doing tricks – two shows that…
6 Interesting Accounts of Severed Humans Legs Found in Odd Places
Severed legs were quite a common find in the early 20th century. This was namely because surgeons who amputated legs by the dozen did not…
5 Magical Facts About the Number Thirteen
Superstition and Christian folklore tells us that the number thirteen is an evil number. It is bad luck and it is something to be avoided….
Does Your Underwear Stink? Undie Ads From the 1940s
Have you ever wondered if your undies smelled bad? If so, you must not be using the right detergent. Here are some blessedly crude detergent…
10 Superstitions About Wednesday or the Day of Woden
Wednesday is ruled by Woden, also known as Odin, and is also the day of Mercury. Traditionally, this was a day for business, communications, and,…
How to Use Eggs to Predict the Future
Are you looking for a way to use eggs in fortunetelling? Who isn’t, right? The article below on how to use eggs to predict the…
May Bugs Excommunicated and Field Rats Tried in Court
Yes, May bugs received excommunication in a town of Switzerland and field rats were taken to court and given an eviction notice in Tyrol. The…
8 Weird Reports About the Effects of Studying Too Much
Is it possible to study too much? Will too many books and too much reading make you insane? If you were living in the late…
10 Superstitions About Thursday or the Day of Thor
Thursday is named after the Norse god Thor, the Germanic god Donar. It is known as the day of Jupiter and is associated with thunder….
