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The Doctor of Death ─ Joseph Guillotin

Joseph Guillotin Since the creation of medicine, there have been many medical professionals who have used their knowledge and experience for good and some for evil. While most physicians have taken...

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Discovering the History of Fireworks

Discovering the History of Fireworks (Guest Post) Fireworks are a product familiar to most of us. However, whether it is at a wedding or at another event, most of us only know about the colors they...

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The Origins of the Microwave Oven: Messy and Full of Peanuts

Can you imagine a life without a microwave oven? Microwaves grant us a way to heat even the most frozen foods in mere moments without needing to wait for a fire to kindle or an oven to warm. It’s...

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The History of Medieval Toilets and Plumbing

Modern indoor plumbing was invented in the 1800s and wasn’t widely used until the 1920s.... Source

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Which Side Had the Most Hot Air?

Both the Union and Confederate armies used hot air balloons for spying during the Civil... Source

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History of Marijuana

This isn’t the first time we’ve talked about drugs before on Hankering for History. Back... Source

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