Cracked Archive - History

Nazi Germany Made the Swastika Its National Flag Because Of A Crybaby Hissy Fit

They do not take kindly to interruptions of their fancy parties.

• By Amanda Mannen
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• August 16, 2020

The Murder-Filled History Of The, Uh, Fancy Hat Industry

Sometimes an absolutely fabulous hat leads to a whole lot of bullets.

• By Mark Hill
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• August 14, 2020

Hi, Meet The Spy That Created All The Tropes

• By Mac Faber
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• August 13, 2020

19 Vintage Ads That Tried To Create Weird Insecurities

In case you're not insecure enough, here are some vintage things to worry about.

• By Shea
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• August 12, 2020

Fender's Jazzmaster Guitar Was Hated By Jazz Musicians (But Changed Music History)

• By Chris Corlew
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• August 12, 2020

20 Now-You-Know Facts That Will Throw Your Perception Of History Out Of Whack

Wanna feel old? All your favorite dinosaurs are dead.

• By Jesse
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• August 12, 2020

19 Dumb Arguments Used To Prevent Women From Voting

Sometimes history repeats itself.

• By Shea
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• August 11, 2020

Reminder: Angels In The Bible Were Mind-Melting Horror Beasts

According to Christianity, if you ever see an angel, RUN.

• By Alex Hanton
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• August 10, 2020

6 Big Details About WWII We Always Get Wrong

Sometimes what you were told is not how it actually happened.

• By Nathan Williams
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• August 09, 2020

4 Old-Timey Diet Fads That Were Pure Insanity

If you're tired of hearing about fad diets, spare a thought for what health-conscious types in the past had to put up with.

• By Adam Wears
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• August 08, 2020

17 Historical “Facts” That Are False

History class taught us some lies.

• By Shea
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• August 06, 2020

14 Historic Coincidences That Are Hard To Believe

Facts that are too weird to make up.

• By Shea
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• August 05, 2020

What's Up With Chef Hats?

No, it's not to keep hair out of food.

• By Shea
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• August 04, 2020

Paul Revere Was… The Nation's First Forensic Dentist?

Revere did more than just warn that the British were coming.

• By Shea
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• August 03, 2020

America's First Black Female Tattoo Artist Smudged The Lines Of Segregation

Black (ink) is beautiful.

• By Cedric Voets
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• August 02, 2020