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Ohio Man Wanted to Raise Pigs in his Parlor

An Ohio man decided that pigs would rather live in cleanliness and made plans to raise pigs in his overly posh parlor. This sounds like…

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Man Dies of Morphine Overdose and Authorities Fight Over His Body

What begins as a tragic death of a morphine addict, ends in a heated fight over his body by different authorities. The article below is…

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Two Philadelphia Bakers Poisoned Their Buns in 1888

Two Philly bakers were charged with adulterating their cakes and buns by adding chrome yellow (lead chromate) in 1888. Richly Colored Buns In the Criminal…

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Build a Window Conservatory Instructions From 1908

Very brief instructions on how to build a window conservatory. The instructions were published in a Virginia newspaper in 1908. A Window Conservatory During the…

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A Look Inside the New York Morgue and Potter’s Field 1889

The article below, originally published in 1889, gives us insight into New York City’s morgue, the dead house. The article starts off slow, but gets…

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How to Make a Window Cold Box Instructions from 1922

Below are instructions on how to make a window cold box. These were used before everyone had a refrigerator in their kitchens. People would bring…

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They Drank Alcohol from the Specimen Jar

Have you ever watched one of those shows or a Youtube video where people eat something weird or gross? Here is a tidbit from the…

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How to Make a Round Face Mallet from 1924

Instructions on how to make a mallet out of a log. This type of mallet was preferred because the head would not slip off the…

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How to Make a Bevel – Tool Making Instructions from 1922

These instructions and illustration for making your own bevel tool were originally published in 1922. Make a Bevel Tool Every “Handy Boy” should find it…

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Spit Under a Rock to Make a Wish from 1892

Over the past few years, I have been collecting quite a few superstitions on Strange Ago. Today I found this short article, originally published in…

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