On October 25, 1858, John Neal, a sweet-maker in Bradford, sent an employee to buy plaster of Paris, commonly used then as a cheap substitute for sugar in confectionery.

During the 19th century, it was common for food and drinks to be adulterated with cheaper substances to

81 of the creepiest photos ever taken
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John Bentinck, 5th Duke of Portland, was a notably eccentric figure who would only leave his home at night. Dressed in a long coat, tall hat, high collar, and carrying a large umbrella, he would use the umbrella to shield himself from anyone who tried to speak to him.

The Duke

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In a Paris suffering under Nazi occupation, life was bleak. The city, once vibrant and prosperous, was overshadowed by the presence of German soldiers who enjoyed their meals on the grand boulevards under the Nazi banners, a stark reminder to the Parisians of their defeat.

The

Jayne Mansfield: Photos of one of the most stunning sex symbols of the 50s and 60s.
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On January 13, 1958, Mansfield wed her second husband, Mickey Hargitay, in a press-filled ceremony at the Wayfarers Chapel in Rancho Palos Verdes, California.