Category: Culture
Weird Things People Collect
People have always had a tendency to collect things. In the past, men might collect stamps and women would turn to decorated handkerchiefs. Then there…
History of the Fork
The fork, as a tool, was used by the ancient Greeks to remove food from boiling water, but there was no place for the fork…
Adultery in Ancient History
The origin of the word adultery comes from the Latin word adulterāre and means to corrupt or make impure. We associate this word with marriage…
12 Ways to Make a Million in 1916
A quick search on YouTube will reveal thousands of different ways to become a millionaire. Most of the ways involve the internet or monetizing a…
Early 1900 History of the Anti-Spit Campaign
The early 1900s saw the start of the anti-spitting campaign, and for good reason. Not only did the dark tobacco spit stain the hems of…
1929 Instructions on How to Keep a Husband
While reading through the newspaper archives today, I found this gem of an article on how a wife can keep hold of her husband. The…
Origin of 23 Skidoo
It is mentioned in the Illuminatus Trilogy and it was the name of a band, but what exactly is 23 skidoo? Below is an article…
History of the Urine Jar Spell (Witch Bottles)
In folk magic and in alchemy, it was believed that pee retained a magical connection to the person who peed it (the pee-er?). This is…
Victim and Sacrifice: Origin of the Word Victim
When we use the word victim, we often think of a person or animal who is subjected to harm against his or her will. The…
Dry Thin Skin Remedies From the Past
Reading the skin beauty recipes from history often shows us that we are using a lot of the same ingredients that our ancestors used when…
