Categories: Stories

15 Unbelievable Things You Didn’t Realize Happened 100+ Years Ago

8. Oh, heck no!

This man was known as The Human Fly, and used to do balancing acts on the edge of public buildings to entertain the public. If you ask me, he was needed his head examined!

i.imgur.com

9. Giddy-up!

Yes, that is a woman riding an ostrich-drawn cart. Cawston Ostrich farm in California was a huge tourist attraction, where people could do this, or even ride around directly on their back! I couldn’t even ride a pony without getting nervous.

en.wikipedia.org / Creative Commons

10. Radium suppositories

Yeah, you read that right. Yeah, that’s where they go. What more is there to say about this other than NO THANKS.

en.wikipedia.org / Creative Commons

11. Pillow fight!

This picture is taken from a training exercise where sailors were taught to strap on bed mattresses instead of lifejackets. And guess what – they didn’t work, in fact they just weighed them down. I could’ve told them that!

Facebook: pg

12. Where did he go?

It might look like a Halloween costume, but this outfit was actually used as camouflage back in 1917. I suppose it would work if you were hiding in a herd of zebras…

commons.wikimedia.org / Creative Commons

13. “Your honor, he stinks”

This woman had finally had enough of her hubby’s bathing habits (or lack of) and took him to court! Why didn’t I think of that?

reddit.com

14. What’s for dinner?

Here’s another patronizing book from the time that was aimed at young women, and written by a man. It features all kinds of recipes and tips, such as coffee boiled with egg whites (bleurgh!) This one at least has nice illustrations though.

youtube.com

15. Who’s hungry?

Then again, with stuff like this happening, it’s not hard to see why those books were popular. Who has arsenic just laying around the house?!

reddit.com

Credits: buzz.auntyacid.com

Share this story on Facebook with your friends.

Previous 2 of 2

Show comments
Share
Published by

Recent Posts

‘Walker, Texas Ranger’ Reboot Officially Premieres In January

Chuck Norris once played the iconic Cordell Walker in Walker, Texas Ranger. The show is…

4 years ago

Here’s What Ralphie Parker And The Cast From ‘A Christmas Story’ Looks Like Now 2020

UPDATED 12/16/2020   If you can remember what it was like to want a Red…

4 years ago

‘National Lampoon Christmas Vacation’ Cast Then And Now 2020

“Can I refill your eggnog for you? Get you something to eat? Drive you out…

4 years ago

Eddie Money’s Estate Files Wrongful Death Lawsuit

Eddie Money was a singer best known for songs such as “Take Me Home Tonight.”…

4 years ago

A Complete List Of Stores Closing By The End Of 2020

Sadly, the in-store shopping experience may be coming to an end for those who are…

4 years ago

Country Singer Alan Jackson Shows Off 41 Years Of Marriage With Wife, Denise

Country singer Alan Jackson recently celebrated his 41st wedding anniversary with his wife Denise. The…

4 years ago