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https://www.didyouknowdaily.com/story/ida-wood


The curious case of Ida Wood. In 1907, Ida and her sister retreated to a hotel room and lived as recluses for 24 years. But what were they hiding in their room?

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I once spent 10 days in a hotel quarantine, wouldn't recommend it.

https://www.didyouknowdaily.com/story/post-mortem-photographs

If you ever look through a Victorian photograph album, you might notice something oddly chilling.

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https://www.didyouknowdaily.com/story/raines-sandwich

In 1896, New York bars started serving stale sandwiches. Just why were the moldy sandwiches so popular?

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https://www.didyouknowdaily.com/story/david-reimer

The twin boy who was forced to live as a girl: A shocking experiment by a man who believed gender identity could be taught.

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https://www.didyouknowdaily.com/story/peat-bog


In 1983, a man made a full confession to killing his wife. But he was in for a big shock when he discovered her age and true identity.

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https://www.didyouknowdaily.com/story/poison-squad


This might look like a civilized meal. But when you discover what these men are eating, prepare to wince.

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https://www.didyouknowdaily.com/story/sleeping-sickness

The mysterious plague that spread through New York in the 1920s. 'Recovery' itself was one symptom of the terrifying 'Sleeping Sickness' 😴

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https://www.didyouknowdaily.com/story/dorothy-lawrence?

In 1915, a lone 19-year-old woman arrived at the Western Front by bicycle. What happened next is a tale of determination and tragedy.

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https://www.didyouknowdaily.com/story/radium-girls

In 1917, teenage girls landed a dream job. The well-paid work was easy and literally made them glow. But years later, something terrifying started to happen.

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https://www.didyouknowdaily.com/photo/rival-monkey-tribes-fight

Rival Monkey tribes fight in the middle of a busy Thailand street, stopping traffic.

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https://www.didyouknowdaily.com/story/map-making

Some maps purposefully contain 'trap streets', false bends in rivers or untrue mountain elevations. Can you guess why?

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https://www.didyouknowdaily.com/story/antoinette-birth.


During her first childbirth, Marie Antoinette almost died of suffocation. All mothers will shudder when they realize why.

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