How Ripley’s Came To Acquire A Mammoth Nipple
It’s not every day that you can see a 49,000-year-old nipple.
Posts in category Vintage + Historical Oddities
All the bizarre, seldom seen, and utterly delightfully odd and strange people, places and stories from a bygone era
That Time A Scientist Dug Secret Tunnels Under D.C. For Exercise
Skip the gym and dig underground tunnels instead!
The Choker: An Ancient Accessory Worn By Royalty And Prostitutes Alike
From ancient Egypt to the 1990s, the choker has a long and complex history.
How World War II, The Slinky, And A Bolivian Cult Are All Connected
Dive into the curious life of the inventor of the Slinky and the woman who gave the toy its iconic name.
The Centuries-Old Italian Chapel Built Into A Sheer Cliffside
A disappearing statue inspired this impressive cliffside holy place.
Obscure American Girl Doll Memes Explained
Forget Samantha’s tea parties; we need an American Girl doll who got slapped in the face by meat as it rained down from the Kentucky skies!
The 19th-Century Entrepreneur Who Pioneered Modern Ice Cream
We can all thank Agnes B. Marshall, culinary entrepreneur of the 19th century, for our sweet summertime treat loved by oh so many!
How Did People Book Flights Before The Internet?
If you thought standing in a security line for an hour was bad, try booking a flight in the 1940s.
Why Do Vermont Homes Have Crooked Windows?
These diagonal windows have led to sideways theories!
Up Close & Peculiar With Vintage Spy Gear!
Would you really know if someone was spying on you?