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12 Ridiculous Medical Treatments People Actually Tried in the Past

12 Ridiculous Medical Treatments People Actually Tried in the Past

People once believed that everything from leeches to crushed mummies could cure diseases, and yes, it’s as wild as it sounds.

10 Wild Predictions About the Year 2000 That Totally Missed the Mark

10 Wild Predictions About the Year 2000 That Totally Missed the Mark

The year 2000 was supposed to be a sci-fi dreamland, but instead, we got dial-up internet and frosted tips.

11 Forgotten Jobs That No Longer Exist (And Why They Mattered)

11 Forgotten Jobs That No Longer Exist (And Why They Mattered)

These old-school jobs vanished with time, but once upon a hustle, they kept the world running.

16 Strange Ways People Used to Cure the Common Cold

16 Strange Ways People Used to Cure the Common Cold

Before tissues and cough drops, people fought the common cold with some seriously strange ideas—and a lot of hope.

10 Things We Used to Do Online That Would Confuse Gen Z

10 Things We Used to Do Online That Would Confuse Gen Z

We used to live online like it was the Wild West, and Gen Z would probably call the cops if they saw it.

18 Ways Families Entertained Themselves Before Cable TV

18 Ways Families Entertained Themselves Before Cable TV

Long before endless channels and streaming, families found creative, low-tech ways to enjoy time together at home.