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Surprising historical facts from the past

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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Ethiopian families believed the New Testament improved moral education.

Ethiopian families believed the New Testament improved moral education.

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

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

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

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

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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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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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CIA-RDP78-01617A001400050001-0 was once deemed top secret information.

CIA-RDP78-01617A001400050001-0 was once deemed top secret information.

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Experts insisted the automobile would improve social interactions in the 1920s.

Experts insisted the automobile would improve social interactions in the 1920s.

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Families were convinced education would secure a prosperous future for Egypt.

Families were convinced education would secure a prosperous future for Egypt.

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In 1920, authorities insisted on strict customs for leather workers.

In 1920, authorities insisted on strict customs for leather workers.

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People in the 1900s believed radium could cure any ailment.

People in the 1900s believed radium could cure any ailment.

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Families believed Orphan Trains would ensure a better future for children.

Families believed Orphan Trains would ensure a better future for children.

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