Cotton candy was invented in 1897 by a dentist![Elizabeth Marshall]()
Cotton Candy: A Sweet Invention by a Dentist Did you know that cotton candy, the delightful sugary…
February 02, 2024
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Famed magician harry houdini died on halloween day in 1926![Morgan Wallace]()
Famed Magician Harry Houdini's Mysterious Death on Halloween Day in 1926 On Halloween day in 192…
February 02, 2024
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For a brief time melbourne had the best name on the planet batmania![Dana Jordan]()
For a brief time, Melbourne had the best name on the planet: Batmania. Melbourne, the capital of the…
February 02, 2024
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For some time frederic chopin the composer and pianist wore a beard on only one side of his face explaining it does not matter my audience sees only my right side![Morgan Wallace]()
Frederic Chopin: The Enigmatic Composer with a Uniquely Styled Beard Frederic Chopin, the renowned…
February 02, 2024
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Harriet the tortoise who passed away in 2016 had met charles drawin in person![Dana Jordan]()
Harriet the Tortoise: Meeting Charles Darwin in Person In the animal kingdom, there are…
February 02, 2024
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horizontal refreshment was 19th century slang for sex![Dana Jordan]()
"Horizontal Refreshment" - 19th Century Slang for Sex In the 19th century, communication about…
February 02, 2024
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In 1974 the consumer product safety commission recalled 80 000 toy safety buttons because lead paint breaking clips and sharp edges made them unsafe to use![Dana Jordan]()
In 1974, the Consumer Product Safety Commission recalled 80,000 "Toy Safety" buttons because lead…
February 02, 2024
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In ancient greece throwing an apple at someone was done to declare one s love![Elizabeth Marshall]()
In ancient Greece, throwing an apple at someone was done to declare one's love. In ancient Greece…
February 02, 2024
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In ancient times a bride s dress was ripped off by wedding guests as it was considered sacred![Elizabeth Marshall]()
In ancient civilizations, wedding ceremonies were surrounded by traditions and beliefs that differed…
February 02, 2024
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In the 16th century turkish women could initiate a divorce if their husbands didn t pour coffee for them![Dana Jordan]()
In the 16th Century, Turkish Women Could Divorce If Their Husbands Didn't Pour Coffee for Them…
February 02, 2024
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In the 18th century single women threw apple peels over their shoulders on halloween in the hopes that they would see their future husband s initials in the peels when they hit the ground![Morgan Wallace]()
In the 18th Century, Single Women Divined Love through Apple Peels on Halloween During the 18th…
February 02, 2024
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In the 19th century experts warned women about a disease called bicycle face which meant getting stuck with the awkward faces they made while biking![Dana Jordan]()
In the 19th Century, Beware of Bicycle Face - A Peculiar Disease The 19th century was a time of…
February 02, 2024
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