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15 Warning Signs Avoidant DIY Projects
DIY projects oftentimes kickstart with supple amounts of optimism. This optimism can quick give way to bouts of magical thinking and end up colliding head on with the limitations of reality as we know it. It’s a tricky matter, and to overcome those speed bumps, as it were, requires resilience amidst the fires of the innovative spirit. If you are someone who has tasked yourself with a DIY project, it could be a decent enough idea to consider acknowledging the warning signs as they pop up, at least. 1. This “heat vent” installation from a friend 2. Tried to fix…
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20 Difficult People Who Insisted On Being Technically Correct
Some people are more difficult than others, and insisting on being technically correct does not help the cause. There can be a middle way in these matters of human antics…
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15 Photos Of Professional Complacency Pulling Up Short
To abide by any kind of philosophy that’s remotely rooted in a, “that’s good” enough kind of outlook is to lose the plot. We’ve got to push through the very…
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20 Legal Loopholes and Gray Areas That Changed History
Legal loopholes in history changed elections, slavery, business, and civil rights. Explore 20 surprising cases where legal gaps had lasting effects.
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12 Things From the 1970s That Would Confuse a Modern Shopper
Discover 12 items and retail trends from the 1970s that would completely confuse a modern shopper, from Pet Rocks to toxic holiday decorations.
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17 Throwback Airline Rules From the 1960s
Take to the skies of yesteryear with these 17 unexpected airline rules from the glamorous 1960s—an era when flying meant cocktail lounges, in-flight dancing, and decorum more rigid than cabin…
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20 Robin Williams Quotes That Reveal the Man Behind the Laughter
On August 11th, 2014, we lost one of the most inspirational comedians we’ve ever seen. Robin Williams wasn’t just a comic genius; he was a complex, compassionate soul whose words…
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15 Rules 1930s Factories Made Workers Obey
The 1930s were a time of economic struggle, industrial expansion, and strict workplace discipline. Learn about the rules 1930s factories made workers obey. Factories ran on tight schedules and even…
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18 Wedding Traditions From the Early 1900s That Seem Strange Today
Weddings have always been rich with tradition, but take a peek back to the early 1900s, and you´ll find customs that feel downright bizarre by today´s standards. Here are 18…
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15 Competitions People Took Way Too Seriously in the 20th Century
Explore 15 intense 20th-century competitions that competitors and fans alike treated as life-or-death battles.
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17 Things ’70s Students Had To Deal With Before The Internet
From card catalogs to handwritten notes, discover 17 challenges ’70s students faced in a world without the Internet, smartphones, or Google.
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15 Outdated Vacation Rules Families Actually Followed in the 1930s
Remember when family vacations meant prim Sunday-best outfits and color-coded itineraries instead of flip-flops and free-range exploring? In the 1930s, setting off on a getaway came with its own set…
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17 Things Every Kid Looked Forward To In The Summers Before Screens
Before phones fit in our pockets and entertainment was a tap away, summer was spent a little differently. It was the season of dirty feet, bike rides with no destination,…
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15 Historical Figures With Hidden Talents Often Overlooked
Even the most celebrated historical figures harbored unexpected talents far beyond their famous achievements. From world leaders who built brick walls with their own hands to Nobel laureates tickling the…
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15 School Rules From the 1930s That Make No Sense Now
Take a nostalgic trip back to an era when discipline trumped discretion and every minute detail of student life was regimented by arcane school rules. From marching in perfect lines…
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15 Things 1940s Couples Did on Date Night
Step back into the 1940s with 15 charming date night ideas with these things 1940s couples did back then.
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15 Family Routines From The ’70s That Are Rare Today
Take a nostalgic look at 15 classic family routines from the 1970s that have all but disappeared—from dinner time traditions to weekend rituals.
