Cockaigne, the ‘peasant’s heaven’ where nuns are naked, the sky rains cheese, and wine flows in rivers
What is Cockaigne? We all know that to get in the Christian heaven you have…
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The hilarious reason why Lord Byron brought his pet bear to college
By Stephanie Weber Romantic poet Lord Byron is known for many controversies and beautiful verses,…
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15 Hilarious History Memes You Need to See Right Now
History buffs, take these memes and go crazy. History Hustle has all of your favorite…
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15 Quick and Easy Medieval Expressions to Sound Epic Every Day
Save this list and you'll always be able to go medieval on everyone during a…
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“Snollygoster” is a Lost Word with Lasting Meaning
Snollygoster (snahl-ee-gahs-tuhr) - an unprincipled person, a liar, especially a politician This ridiculously fun-to-say word…
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Mary Toft, the 18th-Century Woman who Gave Birth to Rabbits
By Stephanie Weber In 1726, a poor woman in Godalming, Surrey named Mary Toft was…
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These Life Tips from Times Past are Hilarious (10 images)
Historical life tips from History Hustle. Some questionable and/or hilarious gems from various advice books…
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Mademoiselle Maupin, the 17th-century bisexual sword-fighting singer
The extraordinary, rebellious life of Julie D’Aubigny, also known as Mademoiselle Maupin Born in 1673,…
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You get a “flitch of bacon” for not regretting your marriage in this British tradition
By Stephanie Weber Ah, one year of marriage. Time to look at the wedding photos,…
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The 25 Best Victorian Slang Terms
Get ready to look like a gigglemug while you and your chuckaboos enjoy these Victorian…
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