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Why Eyes are Painted on Boats
We see eyes painted on boats in many cultures and for many different reasons. Eyes have long been used around the world as a symbol…
Lore, Crafts, and Magic of Lavender Herb
The magical lavender herb has been found throughout history in folklore and crafts. In addition, the scent is used in oils, perfumes, cosmetics, baths, and…
Why Thursday is the Day of Thor
The article below, originally published in 1929, explains how Thursday was named after the God of Thunder, Thor. Thursday – Day of Thor The fifth…
Last Hours with Doomed Murderers – A Look at Death Row Inmates in Nebraska 1921
How did Nebraskan inmates meet their end in the early 1900s? The article below, originally published in 1921, gives readers an in-depth look at the…
Human Skulls in Medicine
An Irish cure cure a toothache was to drink water from a human skull, but this use of the human skull as medicine is fairly…
Weird Names for Common Herbs
Growing herbs is easy enough, but have you ever read up on the strange names once used for the plants we use in the kitchen?…
Hereditary Criminality and Vasectomy as Cure
In the article below, published in 1910, is the argument that the only way to remove criminals from society is to give convicted men vasectomies…
Killer Drinking Cups and the War Against Houseflies – Odd News of 1910
What do killer drinking cups and the war against house flies have in common? They were both odd news articles in 1910. In this listicle,…
The Scissor Grinder: A Lost Trade
Over a hundred years ago, women would wait and listen for a particular bell to ring – that of the scissor grinder. His bell had…
Lore and Magic of Keys
Keys are one of the most magical yet most neglected items we have at our disposal. Since ancient Egyptian times, keys have been used to…
