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Surprising historical facts from the past

They were told smoking cigarettes promoted health and relaxation.

They were told smoking cigarettes promoted health and relaxation.

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Residents of Claresholm believed Local laws would ensure community safety.

Residents of Claresholm believed Local laws would ensure community safety.

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Many adopted digitized records, but few saw promised transparency.

Many adopted digitized records, but few saw promised transparency.

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Americans in the 1920s believed eugenics would create a healthier society.

Americans in the 1920s believed eugenics would create a healthier society.

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People in the 1920s believed nationalism would unify their nations effectively.

People in the 1920s believed nationalism would unify their nations effectively.

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In 1900, Nikola Tesla promised a future powered by AC electricity.

In 1900, Nikola Tesla promised a future powered by AC electricity.

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In 1938, Americans feared investigations into un-American propaganda activities.

In 1938, Americans feared investigations into un-American propaganda activities.

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In 1905, Germania claimed German culture evolved over centuries.

In 1905, Germania claimed German culture evolved over centuries.

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Ancient people believed chains forged by gods ensured their safety and prosperity.

Ancient people believed chains forged by gods ensured their safety and prosperity.

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Chicagoans believed block clubs would clean up their alleys effectively.

Chicagoans believed block clubs would clean up their alleys effectively.

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Voters were promised a stronger EU through effective governance and cooperation.

Voters were promised a stronger EU through effective governance and cooperation.

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In the 1920s, peoples shared stories of their past through books.

In the 1920s, peoples shared stories of their past through books.

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In 1816, people believed Native history was unimportant and simplistic.

In 1816, people believed Native history was unimportant and simplistic.

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In the 6th century, many believed public penance ensured strong community morals.

In the 6th century, many believed public penance ensured strong community morals.

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In 1986, people believed architecture would solve urban chaos.

In 1986, people believed architecture would solve urban chaos.

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Ethiopian families believed the New Testament improved moral education.

Ethiopian families believed the New Testament improved moral education.

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A secret wartime report revealed startling truths about Hitler's psyche.

A secret wartime report revealed startling truths about Hitler's psyche.

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Many believed condoms were ineffective and morally wrong in the 1920s.

Many believed condoms were ineffective and morally wrong in the 1920s.

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In the 1920s, women completely embraced public smoking as normal.

In the 1920s, women completely embraced public smoking as normal.

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In the 1940s, many adopted false truths about the Holocaust.

In the 1940s, many adopted false truths about the Holocaust.

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