“Let Us Make You Fat” – An Odd Advertisement From 1912
This post was originally published on this siteThis is an odd advertisement that wouldn’t play well today. Below the image of the man and woman […]
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Dizzy Dali Dinner: A Surrealistic Night in an Enchanted Forest at Hotel Del Monte in Monterey, California, 1941
This post was originally published on this siteA 1941 newsreel of the famous/notorious dizzy dinner given by Salvador Dali in the Bali Room of the […]
40 Terrifying Vintage Recipes From 1973 McCall’s Great American Recipe Card Collection
This post was originally published on this siteMcCall’s was a monthly American women’s magazine that enjoyed great popularity through much of the 20th century, peaking […]
Strange German New Year’s Postcards, circa 1910
This post was originally published on this sitePeople have always been weird! These vintage cards from 1910 illustrate a German phrase: “Jemandem Hörner aufsetzen” (Someone […]
Atora Made Great Steak Pudding Cups From the 1930s
This post was originally published on this site“Atora” is the Maori word for chronic heart disease. When we first saw this ad from the 1930s, […]
“Any Mummers Allowed In?” – Vintage Photos of Mummers Wear Their “False Faces” in Newfoundland and Labrador
This post was originally published on this siteMummering used to be a tradition in Newfoundland and Labrador during the twelve nights of Christmas. People dressed […]
Hans Trapp, the Terrifying Boogeyman of Christmas
This post was originally published on this siteHans Trapp is a legendary boogeyman from the Alsace and Lorraine regions of France. He accompanies Santa Claus […]
Photos of 40 Scariest Santas of All Time
This post was originally published on this siteYou DON’T want these Santa Claus’ coming to town! Nowadays, everyone knows well the Christmas Santa in his […]
10 Vintage Christmas Tree Recipes of Yore We’re Glad Haven’t Made a Comeback
This post was originally published on this siteThe holidays are a great time for tradition, and the perfect time to serve those family recipes passed […]
Remember the Pet Rock, a Short Lived Fad That Peaked in Popularity During the 1975 Holiday Season
This post was originally published on this site Pet Rock is a collectible toy made in 1975 by advertising executive Gary Dahl. Pet Rocks are […]
Remember the Candle Salad, a Vintage Holiday Recipe That Make You Blush!
This post was originally published on this siteYour eyes do not deceive you. This is not some naughty bachelorette party dessert; it is a vintage […]
“Pure White” Asbestos Fireproof Snow
This post was originally published on this siteAlthough labeled as “Pure White” Snow, the highly fibrous material inside this vintage carton is actually beige; reflecting […]
Jay Ohrberg’s Double-Wide Limousine From the 1980s
This post was originally published on this siteYou may not know his name, but you know his cars. Jay Ohrberg is Hollywood’s favorite car designer, […]
Stilt Cycle Has Two Legs Instead of Wheels From the 1930s
This post was originally published on this siteWooden legs replace the wheels on a stilt cycle made by a Los Angeles man who proudly boasts […]
Screaming Baby Dolls From the 1920s
This post was originally published on this siteThese screaming baby dolls made from bisque porcelain by German doll maker Kestner from the 1920s. Johannes Daniel […]
A Travel Female Urinal From the 18th Century
This post was originally published on this siteAn 18th century travel female urinal with an eye portrait and the inscription “Ha je te vois petit […]
1936 Crazy Project to Make the Second Floor of the Eiffel Tower Accessible by Car
This post was originally published on this siteIn 1936, André Basdevant devised a project to allow cars to access the restaurant on the Eiffel Tower. […]
Transparent Face Mask, 1940
This post was originally published on this siteSlipped over the head, a bag of cellulose tissue designed for use in skiing and other outdoor sports […]
Grasshoppers Swarm a Downtown Colorado Springs, Colorado, Storefront in Early Summer 1937
This post was originally published on this siteGrasshoppers like hot, dry weather. Some of the people who survived the 1930s on the plains have stories […]
Behind the Scenes Footage of the “Spider Walk” Scene That Was Cut From ‘The Exorcist’ (1973)
This post was originally published on this site All the horror fans around the world have seen this film for sure and one of the […]
Tobacco Stained Teeth Instantly Whitened New Safe Way, 1924
This post was originally published on this siteNo need now for yellow, discolored, spotted, tobacco-stained teeth. Bleachodent Combination costs just a few cents and removes […]
1959 Drummond Sweaters Ad: Men Are Better Than Women!
This post was originally published on this siteThis advertisement for Drummond sweaters targets men, focusing on their everyday performance, while also belittling the role of […]
Beauty Machine Removes Excess Flesh Without Exercise, 1931
This post was originally published on this siteFashion moguls have decreed that the boyish figure is passé, and that graceful curves are to be the […]
Shield on Eyeglasses Protects the Nose, 1932
This post was originally published on this siteEquipped with a shield that completely covers the nose, these new sun glasses may not impress the beholder […]
Skeleton Series on PIX Magazine, 1938
This post was originally published on this siteAustralia’s post-depression resurgence from 1935 to 1939 coincided with a change in the tempo of public thought and […]