5 Things You Probably Didn’t Know About the Fourth of July
Vintage & Historical

5 Things You Probably Didn’t Know About the Fourth of July

Founding Fathers, fireworks, and... salmon?! Let’s test your Independence Day IQ.

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Jump into a century of seldom-seen historical feats. Lose yourself in unusual stories from days gone by. Here's your chance to journey through decades of curious people, places, and stories that stand the test of time.

The Eggnog Riot Of 1826
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Engrid Barnett

The Eggnog Riot Of 1826

Everyone’s Yuletide favorite once wreaked havoc in Upstate New York.

The Early Origins of Temporary Tattoos: Hand-Painted Knees
Vintage & Historical
Kelsey Roslin

The Early Origins of Temporary Tattoos: Hand-Painted Knees

With a shorter hemline and a blank kneecap, 1920s flappers began painting pictures on their legs.

Unfit for a Princess: The Grimm Fairy Tales
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Ripley's Believe It or Not!

Unfit for a Princess: The Grimm Fairy Tales

The original iterations of classic fairy tales are certainly far beyond G-ratings.

The Dance Plague That Struck Strasbourg
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Meghan Yani

The Dance Plague That Struck Strasbourg

In 1518, residents of Strasbourg, France, found themselves twisting their lives away.

The Humble Beginnings of Luke Skywalker's Lightsaber
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Ripley's Believe It or Not!

The Humble Beginnings of Luke Skywalker's Lightsaber

Luke Skywalker's Lightsaber® was constructed from a 1930s Graflex camera flash tube, complete with glued-on button and circuitry additions.

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Endurance Shipwreck Found 106 Years After Antarctic Sinking

The water's frigid temperatures kept the ship in remarkable condition.

Endurance Shipwreck Found 106 Years After Antarctic Sinking

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The Uncanny Case of the Jim Twins, Two Estranged Twins Who Led Identical Lives

They unknowingly forged lives as identical as their DNA.

The Uncanny Case of the Jim Twins, Two Estranged Twins Who Led Identical Lives

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The Medical Mystery of Tarrare, a Cannibalistic French Spy

Tarrare was the walking manifestation of one of the seven deadly sins as he prowled the cobbled streets of 18th-century Paris indulging his endless hunger.

The Medical Mystery of Tarrare, a Cannibalistic French Spy

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