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Victorian Men with Awesome Hair

Victorian men's hairstyle

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How the Easter Bunny Gets to Your House

retro easter bunny photo

I had no idea that the Easter bunny carries eggs in a wagon powered by a hen. Learn something new everyday, I guess. Read more…

Wedding Invitation Wording Etiquette: When to Use “Pleasure,” “Honor” or “Honour”

Wedding Invitation Wording Etiquette

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Wackadoodle Vintage Easter Hat

quirky vintage easter hat

This woman has two carton of eggs on her head. Read more…

Building the Perfect Gift Basket

best gift basket

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A Very Unfun-Looking Victorian Exercise Machine

1800s chest developing machine

Has an exercise machine ever looked more like a devise for torture? Read more…

Judge-y 1940s Video on Everything You Do Wrong at a Dinner Party

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Retro Photo Friday: 1911 Saint Patrick’s Day Shenanigans

first VEISHA

Iowa Sate’s Engineering students laid claim to Saint Patrick’s Day and hosted a parade where they drove snake and dragon floats out, like above in 1911. Read more…

10 Decades, 10 Amazing Royal Wedding Dresses

retro royal wedding fashion

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