Sixth Set of Twins

• Published on August 12, 2014

• Posted in: Bizarre & Oddities, Love & Marriage, Tidbits

Both Mrs. Ernest Kittelberger of Rochester, NY and Barbara Zulu of Barberton, South Africa gave birth to six sets of twins.

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Can’t Cook Applesauce

• Published on August 5, 2014

• Posted in: Bizarre & Oddities, Love & Marriage, Tidbits

In 1940, Joseph Cronan of Candia, NH, advertised for a new wife. The most important criterion was that she be able to cook applesauce.

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Tattooed Pantyhose

• Published on July 25, 2014

• Posted in: Fashion & Design, Tidbits

In 1946, Gotham Hosiery introduced sheer nylon pantyhose with fake tattoos printed on them, allowing women to get tattoos without the ink.

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Sun Lamp Fad

• Published on July 15, 2014

• Posted in: Bizarre & Oddities, Fashion & Design, Tidbits

In 1927, “Sunbath tea parties” were the latest fad sweeping London. Guests would sit under ultraviolet lamps and drink tea.

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Arrest the Parents – Podcast #74

• Published on July 14, 2014

• Posted in: Law & Order, Podcast

Should parents be held responsible for the crimes that their children commit? Check out this story from 1947 detailing just what happened when New York City tried to do just that.

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Ring Turning Fad

• Published on July 1, 2014

• Posted in: Fashion & Design, Love & Marriage, Tidbits

In 1893, a ring-turning fad was sweeping the nation. If a woman followed the steps exactly, she would meet her future husband.

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The Canary Funeral – Podcast #73

• Published on May 24, 2014

• Posted in: Animals & Pets, Bizarre & Oddities, Podcast

Back in 1920, Newark, NJ was host to one of the most bizarre funerals ever. An estimated 10,000 people lined the streets to witness the funeral procession of Jimmie the singing canary.

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Dogs Kill Sheep in Scientific Study

• Published on May 20, 2014

• Posted in: Animals & Pets, Science, Technology & Medicine, Tidbits

A story from August 20, 1974 reports that Dr. Carl R. Gustavson, an adjunct professor at Eastern Washington State College, had been doing research on sheep being kept at the local zoo in Spokane. Basically, he was trying to condition coyotes to keep them from killing sheep, which was

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Racoon Prevents House Fire

• Published on May 13, 2014

• Posted in: Animals & Pets, Escape and Survival, Tidbits

In 1965, Mr. & Mrs. John Ahlfeldt of Baltimore, Maryland were by their pet raccoon because a faulty fan was producing smoke.

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Snake Milks Cow

• Published on May 8, 2014

• Posted in: Animals & Pets, Bizarre & Oddities, Tidbits

In 1936, Arthur Gwinner of Jerseyville, Illinois noticed that one of his cows wasn't producing milk. A snake had been causing the problem.

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Communist Teacher Fired

• Published on April 22, 2014

• Posted in: Schools & Education, Tidbits

On July 8, 1954, the Wayland, Massachusetts school board fired teacher Ann P. Hale, Jr for having been a member of the Communist Party.

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The Fever Girl – Podcast #72

• Published on April 18, 2014

• Posted in: Bizarre & Oddities, Fraud & Deception, Hoaxes, Podcast

In 1923, newspapers around the US reported on the health of the Fever Girl - Evelyn Lyons - a woman with the highest temperature ever recorded to that date.

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Summer Job Hoax

• Published on April 15, 2014

• Posted in: Hoaxes, Schools & Education, Tidbits

In 1932, more than fifty Bronx teachers received a telegram telling them that they had a summer job, Did they really?

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Fired for Taking off Jacket

• Published on April 8, 2014

• Posted in: Schools & Education, Tidbits

Teacher Walter C. Davis was fired by the Overpeck Township Board of Education for not wearing a tie, among other things.

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Dog Causes Minibike Accident

• Published on March 18, 2014

• Posted in: Animals & Pets, Law & Order, Money & Financial, Tidbits

In 1978, New Canaan, CT resident Charles Bach was awarded $100,000 for injuries sustained after a dog startled him while riding a motorbike.

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