Bizarre histories behind everyday objects in your home
You may never see them in the same way again
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Our homes are loaded with stuff, some of which we bought with purpose, others which are more for fun or decoration, and others which slip your mind when even thinking about your stuff because we take them for granted. We think most of these things are completely normal, and today they may be, but so many household objects have strange and intriguing histories behind them.
Click through to see surprising stories about everyday things–you’ll look at your stuff in a completely new way!
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