Author: StrangeAgo
6 Accounts of Electric Chair Executions from the Early 1900s
As electric chairs were first being installed in the United States, beginning in New York, people were assured that this was the pleasant way to…
5 Gut Wrenching Tales of Children Kept in Cellars
There are reasons why children today find cellars so creepy. For one, people would often place dead bodies in the cellar for safe keeping until…
6 Gruesome Hammer Deaths from the Past
Just about anything can be picked up and used as a weapon, from umbrellas to hammers. In the past, as opposed to the present day,…
Origin of Black Cat Superstitions
In all ancient cultures, cats were a sign of good fortune and were held in high esteem. This included the black cat. Ancient Egyptians mummified…
About Charles Perrault and His Monument in Paris – Father of Mother Goose
If you love fairy tales and The Mother Goose Rhymes, then you have probably heard of French author Charles Perrault, but what you probably didn’t…
Toy Circus Paper Cutout for Kids
The following toy circus cutout was originally published in the Charlevoix County Herald on July 31, 1915. The directions say: “Cut out complete piece and…
6 Historical Bat Facts From the Early 1900s
Bats have long had a bad reputation. They have been called pests, associated with the night and witchcraft, and have been accused of murdering people….
Old Hanging Tree of Sampson County, North Carolina
Throughout the United States and Europe, there were certain trees designated as Hanging Trees. These were the select trees that were used to hang criminals…
7 Grow Your Bust Ads From Long Ago
If you are looking to grow your bust and have a good laugh, look no further. The following ads for growing bigger boobs were originally…
Psychic Claimed to Receive Messages from Mars
The following article, published in a newspaper back in 1908, is about a psychic who claimed she was receiving messages from Martians. I am placing…
