These Weird Historical Trends Probably Wouldn't Catch On Today

Cemetary Parties

If you have lost a loved one, you probably miss being with them at events and gatherings. Well, in Victorian-era London, this problem was easily solvable. People would pack picnics and treats to eat beside the gravesite of the deceased. It was meant as a way to remember the dead, but it looks fairly creepy to modern standards. 

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