These Weird Historical Trends Probably Wouldn't Catch On Today

Bed Pushers

This trend came to be during the mid-20th century. People would push and pull beds filled with teens for several miles. This was usually done as a race, contest, or charity event. The distance ranged anywhere from a few miles to a few hundred miles. The best part was you could take a nap as soon as you were finished!

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The More You Know

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  • The first pieces of gold at Fort Knox arrived by mail.
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