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Why did plague doctors wear beaked masks?

Roman Toilet © Getty Images
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The filthy A-Z history of the toilet

Children apple bobbing for Halloween, with an illuminated Jack-O-Lantern behind © Getty Images
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What are the origins of Halloween?

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Who was the real Saint Valentine? © Getty Images
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Who was Saint Valentine?

The Enduring Appeal of Leeches
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The Enduring Appeal of Leeches

Top 10 Mysteries © Getty Images
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Top 8 History Mysteries

Top 10 Fad Diets © Getty Images
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Top 10 Fad Diets

Bertall ill La Petite Sirene
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Unhappily ever after: the dark side of fairy tales

10 most controversial banned books © Wikimedia Commons
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10 most controversial banned books

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10 weirdest taxes in history

110 unbelievable accidental discoveries (Public Domain)
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10 unbelievable accidental discoveries

Top 10 animals on trial © Wikimedia Commons
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Top 10 animals on trial

Eight weird and wonderful things that happened in June through history © Getty Images
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Eight weird and wonderful things that happened in June through history

The top flying machines in history © Getty Images
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The top flying machines in history

Eight weird and wonderful things that happened in May through history © Getty Images
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Eight weird and wonderful things that happened in May through history