Strange Things Colonial Americans Kept In Their Homes

Strange Things Colonial Americans Kept In Their Homes

It should come as no surprise that Colonial Americans lived very differently than we do today. Heck, they were around some 300 years ago—of course their lives were very different! They had no internet, no television, no electricity, no cars, and no indoor plumbing. Because of those differences and many more, American pioneers who came…

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Events That Unexpectedly Changed American Life

Events That Unexpectedly Changed American Life

There would seem to be no shortage of major moments that changed the American way of life. The American Revolution alone would seem to be an obvious one, as well as the Civil War and Abraham Lincoln’s assassination. More recently, World War I, World War II, and the Vietnam War were all cultural touchstones and…

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Diversions Of The Great Depression

Diversions Of The Great Depression

There’s no two ways about it: the Great Depression was a terrible time. Millions of Americans were out of work for years on end. Those who got lucky with jobs experienced sustained periods of unemployment or extremely low wages with long, difficult hours. Many suffered from serious hunger for months or years on end. Many…

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Weird Inventions Created In War

Weird Inventions Created In War

War is hell. But war is also innovation heaven! At least it was in certain instances throughout history. The brutal and jaw-dropping realities of war all throughout human existence have necessitated that soldiers, generals, and world leaders think on their feet and adapt to the terrible realities of battle. That has brought plenty of death,…

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Crazy Things Used As Ancient Medicines

Crazy Things Used As Ancient Medicines

It’ll be interesting to see how future societies view our healthcare practices. After all, medicine is always improving, right? What we do today may seem cutting-edge, and it is. But compared to what could come up 50, or 100, or even 500 years from now, our medicinal therapies will inevitably seem outdated. From X-rays, to…

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Excerpt From Charles Bukowski's 'Women'

Excerpt From Charles Bukowski’s ‘Women’

In the realm of Charles Bukowski’s literary endeavors, one cannot help but encounter the enigmatic opus known as ‘Women.’ Bukowski’s novel delves into the depths of the human condition, exposing the raw underbelly of life with an unflinching gaze. ‘Women’ paints a stark portrait of Henry Chinaski, an alter ego for Bukowski himself. Through the…

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Creepy Items Found With Dead Rock Stars

Unsettling Items Found With Dead Rock Stars

There’s nothing more tragic for a rock music fan than seeing one of their beloved stars die far too soon. It seems to happen so often, too. The most world-famous rockers of them all are brilliant in how they approach music. However, many seem to simultaneously struggle with the pressures of fame and business. In…

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