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How fake Civil War relics are made

Relics have been faked since ancient times, and American Civil War fakes are everywhere. The following article from 1911 details how canon balls and minie…

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Church organist beaten and strangled as people pass by

A woman is beaten and strangled to death as people pass by unaware because of the thick fog. What a horrifying situation! Fog Shields Slayer…

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Posted in Children Make

Little house cutout from 1910

As a child, I loved the cutouts found in newspapers and children’s magazines. The cutout below is from a 1910 newspaper. I thought I’d share…

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Texas: Mutilated body found in sack

Once upon a time, cutting people up and putting the remains in sacks was a popular body disposal method. However, glancing through 21st century crime…

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Posted in History

Pennsylvania firemen held on charge of arson

It goes without saying that firemen are some of the bravest people on the planet. Unfortunately, sometimes the profession draws in the wrong sort of…

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Posted in Culture

Child leased and placed into servitude for $5 a year in Illinois

Below is a 1905 report about a nine-year-old girl who is placed into servitude for $5 a year. That money goes to her “father.” The…

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Posted in Culture

Make numerous New Year’s resolutions in the hopes of keeping at least one

Making a New Year’s resolution is an old custom, and many people today will still attempt to begin work on just one thing at the…

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Posted in History

Henry Ford did not invent the assembly line

Henry Ford did not invent the assembly line.  No matter how many times a history or social studies teacher might say that Henry Ford invented…

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Posted in Christmas

Pagan Origins of Many Christmas Customs

The rich historical customs we follow during the Christmas, Yule, and Winter Solstice season grew out of our ancient past. As humans evolved, so did…

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History of the Christmas Feast and Why Puritans Banned It

Puritans hated all things Christmas and even banned the celebration of Christmas in both England and later on in America. But everyone loves a good…

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