Therese Oneill

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In the past, people who survived judicial executions often did escape with their lives. It was often seen as an act of God and a declaration of innocence. Sometimes it was just considered shoddy work. Below are some examples of people who survived their o

Don't drink water. And by God, be sure to breathe!

Pour cyanide on your scalp—and other tried-and-true pointers from the turn of the last century

From steaming out a splinter to stopping a mad dog, here's how your ancestors handled life's big problems.

Who would declare war on Christmas, alcohol, and sex? These extremely uptight people.

Plants, dirt, and even rocks are more dangerous than you probably imagined.