Working Papa Life

Surprising historical facts from the past

Investors in the 1900s believed swindlers would improve their fortunes.

Investors in the 1900s believed swindlers would improve their fortunes.

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Families in the 1920s believed installment buying would improve their lives.

Families in the 1920s believed installment buying would improve their lives.

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Voters were promised Federal Liberal reforms to improve governance in 1938.

Voters were promised Federal Liberal reforms to improve governance in 1938.

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People in the 1900s adopted radium for health, claiming rejuvenation.

People in the 1900s adopted radium for health, claiming rejuvenation.

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In 1843, Memphis established a women's college to promote education.

In 1843, Memphis established a women's college to promote education.

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During the Depression, citizens believed digitized records would improve transparency.

During the Depression, citizens believed digitized records would improve transparency.

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In the 1930s, Florine Stettheimer faced gender bias in art circles.

In the 1930s, Florine Stettheimer faced gender bias in art circles.

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During the Depression, digitized records from the University promised transparency.

During the Depression, digitized records from the University promised transparency.

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Flappers celebrated freedom in the 1920s, shocking older generations.

Flappers celebrated freedom in the 1920s, shocking older generations.

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Hitler's Table Talk promised insight into leadership, but revealed his paranoia.

Hitler's Table Talk promised insight into leadership, but revealed his paranoia.

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In the 1920s, education was limited by geography and resources.

In the 1920s, education was limited by geography and resources.

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People during wartime adopted the Imperium Philosophy, expecting a strong Western defense.

People during wartime adopted the Imperium Philosophy, expecting a strong Western defense.

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In the 1920s, American Jews faced widespread societal resentment and blame.

In the 1920s, American Jews faced widespread societal resentment and blame.

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During World War I, government propaganda instilled unwavering patriotism.

During World War I, government propaganda instilled unwavering patriotism.

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In the 1920s, women completely embraced smoking in public spaces.

In the 1920s, women completely embraced smoking in public spaces.

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In 2012, many Asians believed in America’s promise of equality.

In 2012, many Asians believed in America’s promise of equality.

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In 1938, Americans believed investigating un-American activities would protect democracy.

In 1938, Americans believed investigating un-American activities would protect democracy.

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Many believed the University of Memphis would secure women's education forever.

Many believed the University of Memphis would secure women's education forever.

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Theodore Roosevelt demanded full American loyalty in 1915, but faced backlash.

Theodore Roosevelt demanded full American loyalty in 1915, but faced backlash.

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In the 1900s, pioneers believed education ensured success on the frontier.

In the 1900s, pioneers believed education ensured success on the frontier.

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