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Tortures Used in the Old Penitentiaries and Prisons
The tortures performed on the prisoners in the old penitentiaries and prisons inside the United States were barbarous, to say the least. What was even…
10 Stinky Onion Superstitions You Need to Know
There are numerous superstitions involving the lowly onion. Since ancient times, the onion has been used for oath taking, protection, healing, and, of all things,…
Dainty Embroidery Designs for Handkerchief Corners
Newspapers used to published embroidery designs for the women readers, such as the pattern below for handkerchief corners. Cloth handkerchiefs used to be a necessity…
10 Weird Stories About People and Their Chicken Coops
In the recent past just about everyone had a chicken coop to furnish their kitchens with fresh eggs and meat. In cities, towns, and in…
What Life Was Like For Men in the Old Insane Asylums
What was life like for the men in the old insane asylums? It was brutal. Food was reportedly terrible and, in some cases, inedible. Bathing…
How Vanilla Bean Was Grown and Cured in the 1800s
The article below describes how vanilla beans were grown and the process for curing them back in 1896. Vanilla Bean Culture Vanilla as a flavoring…
8 Experiments Performed on the Insane in the Past
In the late 1800s and early 1900s, doctors and surgeons performed numerous experiments on those who were labeled insane. Some of the experiments were benign,…
Gross Old News Reports About the Morgue in Philadelphia
In the late 1800s and early 1900s, the Philadelphia morgue was the center of numerous scandals, from theft to selling off the deceased. It was…
7 Creepy Things That Happened In Philadelphia Long Ago
There is no doubt that Philadelphia has character and that a lot of weird and creepy things have happened there in the past. In the…
A Collection Of 1861 Sayings, Humor, And Cruel Realities
What was life like in 1861? Find out by reading these news bits, sayings, and humor pieces published in newspapers that year. *-* The beech…
