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9 Creepy Fun Spider Superstitions
Spiders have long been considered lucky in parts of Europe and in the United States. In Japan, the opposite is true and spiders are often…
WWI Boiled Pork Recipe
It was WWI and everyone was doing their part to support the war. There were even recipes published, such as the boiled pork recipe, for…
6 Old Holidays Celebrated Around Halloween
In the United States, Halloween marks off the start of the holiday season as, after trick-or-treating, we slide right into Thanksgiving and then the Christmas…
Wacky Theory on the Origin of Men From 1902
Where was the origin of men? Most of us subscribe to the theory that mankind originated in Africa, possibly parts of Asia. Some people believe…
The Earth Will Crash Into the Sun in 1927
Scare tactics and end of the world predictions are nothing new to our time. In 1912, a newspaper published this story, claiming that our planet…
Convict is Frightened by 42 Years Progress
Imagine being inside one of the old penitentiaries for 42 years. After being inside those walls for so long, you have no idea what is…
Squirrel Nut Find Children’s Activity
Here is a fun squirrel nut find that was published in the Daily Capital Journal, January 09, 1915. Find all the ovals (nuts). To print,…
Cursed By A Mummy’s Skull
Here is yet another case of a curse mummy. What I find most interesting about these early accounts of evil mummies is that the majority…
10 Strange Beliefs and Superstitions About Robins
The robin redbreast is probably the most recognized of all wild birds. Its friendly, humble nature is beloved by all and it is held in…
Dorothy Dot Canada Paper Doll
Dorothy Dot’s paper dolls were not only toys, they were also educational. The goal was to teach girls about how they would dress if they…
