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Abnormal and Strange Things That Used To Be Normal In The Past by Nobody: 1:37am On Nov 10, 2017

If you think people nowadays do unusual things, you should check out these comparatively recent history. You’ll see that our ancestors used to do even weirder things. But their actions were actually legal.
Below are a compilation of scary things that were permissible in the past.

1. COCAINE TREATMENT:

100 years ago, people didn’t treat this substance as harmful. On the contrary, it was available in drugstores and sold without a prescription to heal coughs and toothache. Cocaine was also recommended as a sedative for kids. And, as with other pharmaceutical drugs, cocaine was widely advertised.

2. SENDING KIDS IN THE MAIL

It sounds like a joke, but at the beginning of the 20th century, Americans had the opportunity to send their kids through the mail absolutely lawfully. It cost around 15 cents if their kid weighed no more than a standard parcel. Such "solicitous" parents probably wanted to save some money by sending their kids to relatives.

3. OUTDOOR BABY CAGES

In the 1930s, such wire cages were very common among British families. With the help of these dangerous constructions, kids could breathe fresh air while their mothers were busy with household duties. It’s unbelievable, but these cages were considered safe. What were parents of that time thinking about?

4. GARDEN HERMIT

Rich people often have weird whims. But in the past, their obsessions made people suffer. In the 18th century, it was popular to have a personal hermit who lived in your garden. A hermit wasn’t allowed to wash or cut their nails and hair. They lived in a handmade grotto. Owners always showed off in front of visitors and were proud of their "live decorations."

5. HUMAN ZOO

Human zoos aimed to show people from Asia and Africa as "proof" of Darwin’s theory. Such shameful entertainment existed for many years. In the picture, you can see a Belgian human zoo in 1958.

6. AMUSEMENT EXCURSIONS TO MENTAL HOSPITALS

Patients of psychiatric hospitals were treated awfully in the past: staff rarely fed people, though relatives paid for patients’ accommodation. But it wasn’t enough for asylum owners. They created a small business: willing visitors could pay a certain sum of money to have a look at the poor people and even poke them with a stick.

Richiez, olawalebabs, Fynestboi

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Re: Abnormal and Strange Things That Used To Be Normal In The Past by Nobody: 1:43am On Nov 10, 2017

Human Zoo

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Re: Abnormal and Strange Things That Used To Be Normal In The Past by Kowor(f): 2:24am On Nov 10, 2017

Wow!

Re: Abnormal and Strange Things That Used To Be Normal In The Past by barbiecue(f): 4:23am On Nov 10, 2017

Nawa o

Re: Abnormal and Strange Things That Used To Be Normal In The Past by Nobody: 4:33am On Nov 10, 2017

This is serious. I saw one with a certain tribe. Throwing the baby into the river. If the child drowns its a bastard. Na wah

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Re: Abnormal and Strange Things That Used To Be Normal In The Past by PhilAmadeus: 5:06am On Nov 10, 2017

Human Zoo......mtchewwwww...Africa you shll be great....Disgusting whites...

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Re: Abnormal and Strange Things That Used To Be Normal In The Past by oyonu(m): 6:21am On Nov 10, 2017

cummando:
This is serious. I saw one with a certain tribe. Throwing the baby into the river. If the child drowns its a bastard. Na wah

sorry to ask which tribe is that?

Re: Abnormal and Strange Things That Used To Be Normal In The Past by Samusu(m): 6:27am On Nov 10, 2017

Wild mehn nieger

Re: Abnormal and Strange Things That Used To Be Normal In The Past by hadduni(f): 6:40am On Nov 10, 2017

oyonu:

sorry to ask which tribe is that?

some tribes along the riverine region...it's believed that if the baby is really isn't a bastard,he wouldn't drown or be carried away by the water.

Re: Abnormal and Strange Things That Used To Be Normal In The Past by Nobody: 7:04am On Nov 10, 2017

that baby cage though, what if it breaks? and it's outside the window... wtf undecided

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Re: Abnormal and Strange Things That Used To Be Normal In The Past by Nobody: 7:52am On Nov 10, 2017

hadduni:

some tribes along the riverine region...it's believed that if the baby is really isn't a bastard,he wouldn't drown or be carried away by the water.

What about people who made others drink dirty water used in washing a dead persons body to prove innocence in a suspected murder case??

Disgusting.

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Re: Abnormal and Strange Things That Used To Be Normal In The Past by pweshboi(m): 8:01am On Nov 10, 2017

these were really strange stuffs... baby cage? I guess the free usage of cocaine then made them to start thinking irrational

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Re: Abnormal and Strange Things That Used To Be Normal In The Past by ct2: 8:02am On Nov 10, 2017

God am most great full that I wasn't born in that era

Re: Abnormal and Strange Things That Used To Be Normal In The Past by Augustap(f): 8:09am On Nov 10, 2017

Fada lawd. Some knots were missing from the heads of those existing in the medieval times.

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Re: Abnormal and Strange Things That Used To Be Normal In The Past by Augustap(f): 8:10am On Nov 10, 2017

Op you think you're doing me? You created a thread and still stole ftc. Mtcheeeeeewwwwwww

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Re: Abnormal and Strange Things That Used To Be Normal In The Past by Olachase(m): 8:22am On Nov 10, 2017

Re: Abnormal and Strange Things That Used To Be Normal In The Past by makydebbie(f): 8:51am On Nov 10, 2017

McBeal10:
that baby cage though, what if it breaks? and it's outside the window... wtf

I know right? So irresponsible. undecided

Re: Abnormal and Strange Things That Used To Be Normal In The Past by makydebbie(f): 8:52am On Nov 10, 2017

Cc lalasticlala.

Re: Abnormal and Strange Things That Used To Be Normal In The Past by Nobody: 8:53am On Nov 10, 2017

How times have changed

Re: Abnormal and Strange Things That Used To Be Normal In The Past by Nobody: 8:55am On Nov 10, 2017

hahahahahaha
for those wishing for the good old times. maybe you need a period attached to your wish. grin

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Re: Abnormal and Strange Things That Used To Be Normal In The Past by Nairastake: 9:24am On Nov 10, 2017

Cocaine

Re: Abnormal and Strange Things That Used To Be Normal In The Past by donigspain(m): 9:24am On Nov 10, 2017

gbosaa:

What about people who made others drink dirty water used in washing a dead persons body to prove innocence in a suspected murder case??

Disgusting.

Don't forget the people who killed and buried someone they call "abobaku" together with their king. undecided

We also have the people who buried their king with seven female heads and seven male heads as servants into the great beyond. wink

Barbaric innit?

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Re: Abnormal and Strange Things That Used To Be Normal In The Past by DaddyYoo: 9:25am On Nov 10, 2017

hadduni:

some tribes along the riverine region...it's believed that if the baby is really isn't a bastard,he wouldn't drown or be carried away by the water.

you're right

Re: Abnormal and Strange Things That Used To Be Normal In The Past by Nobody: 9:25am On Nov 10, 2017

Augustap:
Op you think you're doing me? You created a thread and still stole ftc. Mtcheeeeeewwwwwww

which FTC?

Re: Abnormal and Strange Things That Used To Be Normal In The Past by Augustap(f): 9:27am On Nov 10, 2017

Pridestorm:
which FTC?

The ftc you know

Re: Abnormal and Strange Things That Used To Be Normal In The Past by Nobody: 9:34am On Nov 10, 2017

Augustap:

The ftc you know

I'm new here, and I don't know what "Ftc" means..... Please what does it stands for?

Re: Abnormal and Strange Things That Used To Be Normal In The Past by Nobody: 9:42am On Nov 10, 2017

donigspain:
Don't forget the people who killed and buried someone they call "abobaku" together with their king.

We also have the people who buried their king with seven female heads and seven male heads as servants into the great beyond.

Barbaric innit?

Remember ‘P square’...peter and Paul...clue Mary Slessor... cheesy

Re: Abnormal and Strange Things That Used To Be Normal In The Past by Learnstuffs: 10:02am On Nov 10, 2017

Cocaine consumption is normal in some tribes in Columbia. Now it is illegal because of American influence and war against it

Re: Abnormal and Strange Things That Used To Be Normal In The Past by Oluwaseyi00(m): 10:07am On Nov 10, 2017

Human zoo

Re: Abnormal and Strange Things That Used To Be Normal In The Past by sirgalahad26(m): 10:37am On Nov 10, 2017

ah! and they'll say those living during the medieval period are more wiser

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