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Top 10 Creepy Aspects of Victorian Life
10. Vignettes The Victorian high class, and later the middle class, did not have televisions, thus they kept themselves amused. Friends and relatives would dress up in extravagant costumes and pose for photos as one of the most common types of amusement. This may seem innocent, but try to picture your grandmother posing on a table in the living room while everyone applauds while she's dressed as a Greek wood nymph. No. Not at all. In actuality, the concept is spooky. However, this was very typical and enjoyable for the Victorians.
By Weird and Wonderful3 years ago in Humans
10 Strangest Defense Mechanisms In Nature
10 Strangest Defense Mechanisms In Nature We are all familiar with the biological concept of "fight or flight," according to which an animal would either turn its back on an aggressor or flee from one. Nature responds to these dangers in some fascinating ways. Here are the ten creatures (plus one extra) with the most bizarre defence mechanisms.
By Weird and Wonderful3 years ago in Earth
Top 10 Human Sideshow Freaks
Top 10 Human Sideshow Freaks These are individuals who earned a living as freaks in side shows. Most of them had physical ailments and had no other means of support. The most well-known attraction of all would have to be included on such a list: Mr. Elephant
By Weird and Wonderful3 years ago in FYI
