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8 Reasons Why We Need Cadavers as Crash Test Dummies

From the 1930s to the present day, human cadavers have been used as crash test dummies. These cadavers, donated to science, have been invaluable sources…

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Ghoul Proof Coffin Ad

Burglar-proof and ghoul-proof coffins were highly popular in the early 1900s due to so many bodies being stolen after their burial. The following ad first…

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Embroidery Decoration For Night Dress From 1913

This embroidery pattern was originally published in 1913 for a night dress, but it would suit just about any child’s or woman’s garment. It would…

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10 Weird Superstitions About the Kitchen Table

Our recent ancestors had a lot of strange superstitions, including superstitions about the kitchen table. While we might assume that they had way too much…

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10 Bizarre Teeth Superstitions

Teeth were the subject of superstitions and strange beliefs all over the world, and many beliefs of the past are rather laughable these days. For…

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Embroidery Design From 1915 For Trimming A Baby Bonnet And Girl’s Dress

The following embroidery pattern for a baby bonnet and dress was originally published in a newspaper in 1915. Embroidery Design for Trimming a Baby Bonnet…

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Strange Things Done With University Skeletons

At one time, the skeletons in the universities and colleges were made from real human bones. They were given names, made into mascots, and were…

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How to Make Rustic Doll Furniture From Twigs

The instructions below show how to make rustic doll furniture. the original article was published in 1920, but many modern adaptations to the methods described…

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Connect The Dots 1-60 From 1913

The connect the dots below was originally published in 1913. At the time, connect the dots were seldom published in newspapers and they were not…

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Handkerchief Crafts From 1911

Newspapers from the early 1900s are filled with different craft ideas using the common handkerchief. On this list is the ever popular baby’s bonnet made…

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