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Good Old Days, My Ass: 665 Funny History Facts & Terrifying Truths about Yesteryear | David A Fryxell

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Welcome to the Not-So-Glorious DaysWith the uncertain economy, lingering wars, and the ever-present threats of everything from bird flu to Bieber Fever, it's tempting to long for the "good old days." But just how good were they?Buckle up for a bumpy ride down memory lane (and try not to get trampled) as these 665 funny history facts and terrifying truths reveal the unfortunate reality of life during the eighteenth, nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. From patents that should still be pending to hairdos that attract vermin, these horrors will leave you thankful you didn't have to struggle to live through them.Brace yourself as the truth hits you like an ice-cold Victorian-era shower with enough pressure to knock you unconscious. Get ready to shudder with laughter (or horror) at these funny moments in history that are not to be forgotten.

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Good Old Days, My Ass: 665 Funny History Facts & Terrifying Truths about Yesteryear | David A Fryxell

#shmondaybluesbreaker @Shannon_McKinney
1. Reading
2. Friday
3. Oh gosh. It's been a while since I panned a book
4. That's just one of my current reads.
5. Gladly! 😁

Shannon_McKinney Thanks for playing along! 😊 6y

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Good Old Days, My Ass: 665 Funny History Facts & Terrifying Truths about Yesteryear | David A Fryxell

Next up!

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Good Old Days, My Ass: 665 Funny History Facts & Terrifying Truths about Yesteryear | David A Fryxell

"At School" drawn late 1800s. Prediction of what the year 2000s might look like. Hummmmmm... Yeah I got nuthin'

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Good Old Days, My Ass: 665 Funny History Facts & Terrifying Truths about Yesteryear | David A Fryxell

A victorian cartoon predicting the future of what the 2000s might look like. Other than they think we're still going to the Opera in droves they aren't too far off.

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