The Great Smog of London Chokes the City in 1952
— July 24, 2026In early December 1952, London was gripped by one of the most severe air…
Here’s definitive proof that a museum can be established in the name of nearly anything you can think of. Yes indeed, this museum is dedicated to dog collars. Despite initial skepticism, learning that the museum has in its collection collars that span five centuries does seem as though it might be worthy of a quick look if you happen to be at Leeds Castle. With a collection of over 100 collars on hand, there’s bound to be at least a couple of interesting specimens present. Although some of the collars probably won’t be viewed as the most-fitting (no pun intended) tribute to our furry companions, it reminds us how long dogs have been an integral part of so many human cultures around the world. We were not able to determine if this was an establishment that allowed the admission of dogs or not.
In early December 1952, London was gripped by one of the most severe air…
In the late nineteenth century, cities across the United States embraced a dazzling new…
In the autumn of 1869, laborers digging a well on a farm in upstate…
Odd or what? That, presumably, is a matter of opinion, but despite your thoughts regarding what's found here, you know you just have to look! We scour the web looking for things that make you question your own version of reality and present them here for your perusal.

