Category: Culture
10 Free Halloween Books to Read Online
Whether it is for your own curiosity or for a research project, there are plenty of online books about the history and celebrations of Halloween….
9 Salt Superstitions You Ought to Know
Salt was one of the first seasonings used by people which is why there are so many different superstitions surrounding it and its use. Just…
Origin of Coin Flipping
We have all played a game of heads and tails at least once in our lives, but where did this custom of coin flipping originate?…
Masturbation Causes Sterility and is a Sign of Insanity
Masturbation was a dangerous game in the late 1800s and early 1900s. According to the experts of the time, it could cause all sorts of…
8 Halloween Pranks from Long Ago
Thirty years ago, Halloween jokes and pranks involved soaping windows, decorating trees with toilet paper, and jumping out from behind bushes to scare younger children….
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…
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…
Hilarious Letters to the American Museum of Natural History in NYC
The American Museum of Natural History received some hilarious letters in the past (and I am sure they continue to get amusing letters or emails…
10 Paintings of Venus the Goddess of Love
The goddess Venus was a Roman goddess of love and beauty. In many ways she was like the Greek goddess of love, Aphrodite, and the…
