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“Just to Show That He Could”: Vintage Strongmen In Action

The line between genuine bodybuilding as we know it today and circus “strongman” charlatanism was hopelessly blurry at the turn of the 20th century. But before men like Charles Atlas brought serious strength training out from underneath the big top, dangerous exhibits mixing strength and deception were how the public...

By Kellen Perry Sep 22, 2017

“Just to Show That He Could”: Vintage Strongmen In Action

The line between genuine bodybuilding as we know it today and circus “strongman” charlatanism was hopelessly blurry at the turn of the 20th century. But before men like Charles Atlas brought serious strength training out from underneath the big top, dangerous exhibits mixing strength and deception were how the public...

By Kellen Perry September 22, 2017

Vintage Baby Racing Photos That Are Both Adorable And Troubling

Back in the 1940s and 1950s, baby racing was a surprisingly popular sport. In fact, an annual baby racing competition, known as Diaper Derby, was sponsored by the National Institute of Diaper Services and held at a fairground in New Jersey’s Palisades Park each year between 1946 and 1955 (a...

By Laura Martisiute Aug 8, 2017

Vintage Baby Racing Photos That Are Both Adorable And Troubling

Back in the 1940s and 1950s, baby racing was a surprisingly popular sport. In fact, an annual baby racing competition, known as Diaper Derby, was sponsored by the National Institute of Diaper Services and held at a fairground in New Jersey’s Palisades Park each year between 1946 and 1955 (a...

By Laura Martisiute August 8, 2017

Unbelievable Photos From Florida’s Golden Age Of Ostrich Racing

It’s an ancient sport that remains popular to this day, yet few know much about this bizarre competition and even fewer actually go to see it. However, back in the late 1800s and early 1900s, ostrich racing was extremely common in America, especially in Florida, where the curious sport is...

By Laura Martisiute Aug 3, 2017

Unbelievable Photos From Florida’s Golden Age Of Ostrich Racing

It’s an ancient sport that remains popular to this day, yet few know much about this bizarre competition and even fewer actually go to see it. However, back in the late 1800s and early 1900s, ostrich racing was extremely common in America, especially in Florida, where the curious sport is...

By Laura Martisiute August 3, 2017

The Bizarre, Disturbing History Of Kangaroo Boxing

If you’ve been to any sort of Australian sporting event, there’s a good chance that you’ve seen the boxing kangaroo. Whether pictured on a flag being waved in the crowd or sold as a plush toy in the gift shop, the image of the boxing kangaroo has become a national...

By Joel Stice Aug 2, 2017

The Bizarre, Disturbing History Of Kangaroo Boxing

If you’ve been to any sort of Australian sporting event, there’s a good chance that you’ve seen the boxing kangaroo. Whether pictured on a flag being waved in the crowd or sold as a plush toy in the gift shop, the image of the boxing kangaroo has become a national...

By Joel Stice August 2, 2017

Tug Of War And Other Forgotten Olympic Events Of Decades Past

The Olympics didn’t exactly get into the swing of things right away. In the first few years, the International Olympic Committee still hadn’t settled on the major events that would define the games. They tried a lot of different things before they landed on the events we know today –...

By Mark Oliver Jun 12, 2017

Tug Of War And Other Forgotten Olympic Events Of Decades Past

The Olympics didn’t exactly get into the swing of things right away. In the first few years, the International Olympic Committee still hadn’t settled on the major events that would define the games. They tried a lot of different things before they landed on the events we know today –...

By Mark Oliver June 12, 2017
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