Pucker Up Under The Parasitic Mistletoe
You’re standing under a dung-twig that supposedly killed a mythological god.
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
The History Of Creepy Victorian Christmas Cards
Turnip-men, murderous frogs, and cats could have become the hallmarks of Christmas instead of reindeer, elves, and Santa!
The Horrors Of Cannibal Cabbage Patch Kids
A children’s toy that could totally chomp up your child…sort of.
The Many Miracles of Saint Nicholas: Santa’s Inspiration
Saint Nicholas was said to roam the city at night, leaving little gifts for the poor.
The Trunkated Stories Behind White Elephant Gift Exchange
Your coworkers may be trying to tell you something.
People Used To Tell Ghost Stories At Christmastime
Have you ever wondered why the popular Christmas song “It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year” has a line about telling “scary ghost stories?”
Why Pinball Games Were Once Against The Law
In fact, many places still have laws on the books banning pinball.
Parents Used To Send Their Children Through The Mail
A six-year-old girl was shipped 720 miles to her father’s house in Virginia.
Edward Mordrake, The Two-Faced Hoax
The Voldemort-esque parasitic twin is fearsome, but fake.
Was The Declaration Of Independence Really Signed On July 4th, 1776?
Well, that’s the day it went to the printer, but…