Latest articles by Therese O'Neill
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What to expect when you're expecting (100 years ago)
feature Whatever you do, don't feed your voracious appetite
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Elks, Shriners, and Masons: How 'old man' frats got their names and symbols
feature The elk, it turns out, is a most distinctly American animal
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How to give birth (100 years ago)
feature Don't forget to stock up on the Lysol and the leeches
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7 smart products that will teach your child really cool lessons
feature These kits stealthily teach kids core principles of science and engineering
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11 crafty gifts for the science buff in your life
feature Think outside the home chemistry set
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The secret histories of 6 ubiquitous American foods
feature Bet you've never had fish-innards kê-tsiap
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Popular diet tips from 100 years ago
feature Don't drink water. And by God, be sure to breathe!
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5 great skincare tips (from 100 years ago)
feature Hope you stocked up on acetate of lead!
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5 easy tips for better hair (from the early 1900s)
feature Pour cyanide on your scalp — and other tried-and-true pointers from the turn of the last century
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How to avoid being rude (according to 100-year-old etiquette rules)
feature Not eating the last piece of pie would have hugely insulted your friends in 1905
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11 brilliant life hacks from my cleaning woman
feature You're welcome
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8 how-to books from 100 years ago that are still (sort of) useful
feature 19th and early 20th century authors knew a thing or two about baby-naming, football-watching, drink-making, and more
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8 inventions that will revolutionize your kitchen
feature Quit slogging it out with the same old dish towels, dryer racks, and non-whimsical refrigerators your ancestors used
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Why they wear it: 5 interesting clothing choices explained
feature Ever wonder why the queen wears bespoke gloves, or chefs don those funny hats? Read on.
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5 of history's biggest killjoys
feature Who would declare war on Christmas, alcohol, and sex? These extremely uptight people.
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How birth control became everybody's business
feature In the 1800s, what was once a personal choice became an issue of public decency
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Inside the rise of embryo adoption
feature Meet the Kershners, a Christian family who has adopted the fertilized eggs of another couple
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7 innovative ideas in architectural design
feature Whether the space is as small as a bathroom or large as a skyscraper, architects and designers all over the world are finding smart ways to make those spaces better
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7 surprising ways Mother Nature is trying to kill you
feature Plants, dirt, and even rocks are more dangerous than you probably imagined
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The true origin stories of 7 happy words
feature Gnarly, dude
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5 hilarious YouTube history lessons
feature This is way more fun than that class you slept through in high school
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9 horror films under 9 minutes
feature Enjoy your ghouls on the go!
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5 disturbing historical practices you should never, ever try
feature Before you read these "how to" guides for foot binding and hara-kiri, take a moment to feel grateful that you live in the 21st century
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12 cruel anti-suffragette cartoons
feature 93 years ago this month, American women won the right to vote. But not before they were ridiculed and vilified.
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