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Did you know that cork legs were not made out of cork? Instead, according to one story, cork legs got their name from John Cork…

The world is full of ghost superstitions, and no civilization was immune to thoughts of life after death, restless spirits, and unresolved issues. For this…

The pumpkin is an ancient symbol of the autumn harvest. It symbolizes abundance and family prosperity. It is also a modern symbol of Halloween, Samhain,…

Here is a rather deadly and unsettling collection of sordid news from over 100 years ago. From fires to brutal endings, here are eight examples…

In this letter to the editor published in 1915, the writer discusses a recent closing of a prostitution house and how it does not affect…

Being one of the earliest tools made by humans, various superstitions and beliefs have arisen surrounding them. Early axes were originally made from stone and…

When things are looking particularly bleak in society, I remind myself that most of this is not new. For instance, in the following letter to…

The aspen tree, especially the European aspen (Populus tremula), has been the subject of various superstitions and beliefs across different cultures. Here’s a list of…

Garlic has been a subject of various myths, legends, and superstitions throughout history. Here is a list of some superstitions involving garlic: 1. Protection Against…

Below is a brutal and gruesome description of what went on inside the Chicago slaughterhouses in the early 1900s. It’s little wonder that there were…