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The Complicated History of Pierced Ears
There was a time when no one had pierced ears.
That Time Nureyev Danced on The Ed Sullivan Show
Even more famous than The Beatles.
Autumn Traditions We Miss
Imagining jumping in piles of leaves again...
Why Medieval Cooks Loved Almond Milk
This milk has been around a very long time.
The Crazy Historical Trend of Cross-Writing
A difficult thing to write and to read.
Weird Al Yankovic Storytime: How He Made His Biggest Hits
Every song has a tale behind it.
Why You’ll Never Hear Singers Like We Had in the Old Days
They broke the mold with these singers.
Ways That People Once Kept Cool Throughout History
The modern air conditioner as we know it today was only invented in the early 1900s and wasn’t in widespread use until decades later. But, through every heat wave humans have found ways to coun...
Airline Menus From the Past Show What We’re Missing Out On
They offered snacks, appetizers, entrées, desserts, and even bon bons!
How the Experts Tell CZ from Real Diamonds
There are many ways to tell them apart.