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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…
Rockefeller Asbestos King
If there was ever money to be made, you could be sure that a Rockefeller was behind it. Here is an article on how John…
The Moon Was Once A Part Of The Earth – 1905
Where did the moon come from? Is it space debris or a chunk of the earth? This article from 1905 presents the argument that the…
The Story Of Asbestos
It is no wonder that lawyers have had a field day with the asbestos claims. The stuff was used for just about everything, as this…
Homemade Fly Trap
Some areas get flood with flies, such as camping cabins, and the only thing you can do is put up some fly tape and hope…
Children’s Nature Maze From 1922
Who doesn’t love mazes? Here is a nature maze for children that was printed in The Washington Times, April 30, 1922. Click on the image…
