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Man Who Spent 55 Years Collecting $10,000 of Gold Dust Told to Eff Off
An Oregon man spent 55 years of his life wandering and collecting gold dust. In 1913, after he finally gathered $10,000 worth of dust, he…
1912 Definition of a Real Man
We hear the phrase “real man” quite often, but what does, or did, this mean? I found this 1912 article on the definition of a…
5 Reports of People Stuck in the Elevator
While a falling elevator is one of my biggest fears, many people also dread the thought of getting stuck in an elevator. 1. Salt Miners…
First Hand Accounts of the Wreck of SS Valencia
“All hope gone! “Not a woman on board is saved! “Such was the pitiless message that flashed over the wires last night to the Van…
Breaking Elevator Cables in the Past
I don’t know about you, but I say a little prayer every time I step inside an elevator. In today’s post, we will take a…
9 Weird Things That Happened in 1912
What qualified as “odd” news and weird things in 1912 was actually rather grim. There were a lot of strange murders, violence at the strikes,…
Rattlesnake Guard and Heathenish High Heels – Odd News From 1911
The odd news reported in 1911 was rather bleak, if not overly violent. I’m sad to report that very little has changed in over 100…
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…
