Our Ivory Dentures
It has recently been discovered that the most storied set of dentures in all of history – George Washington’s famous “wooden teeth” – were in fact not made of wood at all, but (in large part) hippo ivory! As finely crafted as they were,...
Must Visit! The Vent Haven Ventriloquist Museum
In Fort Mitchell, Kentucky, USA Ventriloquist dummies may seem kitsch and antiquated, taking us back to the days of old vaudeville acts and carnivals, but take a closer look- they are extremely frightening. The fact that they appear to take on a life and personality...
Stephan Bibrowski, Lionel the Lion-Faced Man
Stephan Bibrowski (1891–1932), better known as Lionel the Lion-Faced Man, was a famous sideshow performer. His whole body was covered with long hair that gave him the appearance of a lion; this was likely due to a rare condition called hypertrichosis. Bibrowski was...
Ever Heard of Waterloo Teeth?
Like every profession, dentistry has had its share of challenges and somewhat unappealing methods. During the 18th and 19th centuries the reputation of dentistry was challenged by the demand for dental prosthesis and the practice of recycling teeth became popular. It...
They’re Totally Busted!
Oldest marijuana stash, 2,700 years old! In 2008, nearly two pounds of still-green plant material were found in a 2,700-year-old grave in Mongolia’s Gobi Desert. It was identified as the world’s oldest marijuana stash. A barrage of tests proves that the...
