20 Horrifying Facts About Life In The 19th Century

People pine for the good old days, when humans somehow lived better, more fulfilling lives than they do today. The sad fact is that there were never any “good old days.” The only thing that has changed over time is our ability to express compassion for other living beings and the safety measures that we have put in place to help protect lives.

Top 13 Legendary Fighter Pilots of All Time

Legends were carved out in the skies as distinguished pilots made names for themselves by taking off into suicide missions and coming back alive, over and over again. These are some of those men, the ace pilots of early military aviation.

23 Things That Remind Us Of The Good Old Days

Here's our look back to the Good Old Days...

Exquisite Wedding Dresses Of The 1800s

Queen Victoria is largely credited with starting the tradition of elaborate wedding dresses when she wed in 1840. Thankfully for us, the advent of photography soon after allows us to get a glimpse at how others adapted this tradition over the years.

Train Travel In The 1800s

In 1814, a man named George Stephenson constructed the first locomotive. In a display that attracted a few spectators, he showed that his engine could pull 30 tons up a hill at 4mph. Over the coming years, many engineers would further develop the locomotive and train to the point where it became a vital part to the growth of our nation. Between 1849 and 1860, 31,000 of railroad were built and many companies such as the Pullman Company were making early moves in to making train travel safe and luxurious for passengers. 

The Last Days of the Civil War in Atlanta

During the late summer and early fall of 1864, the city of Atlanta became the spot for a major battle of the Civil War a the Union Army pushed south from Tennessee. The two armies clashed in various small and large battles, ultimately leading to the Fall of Atlanta on September 2, 1864. The following photos capture the lead-up and aftermath of the battle that would ultimately pave the way to the Confederacy's surrender.

Top 12 Awesome Diners In Texas

Sometimes, we just want two things in life: for the ’50s to come back, and for a juicy, delicious burger and fries to get in our belly. Luckily, you can have both of those things simultaneously at many diners throughout the state, because really, does it get any better than jukebox tunes and greasy comfort foods? I think not.

The 40 Most Valuable Toys From Your Childhood

Check the attic and raid your parents' basement —​ these playthings from your past are worth a small fortune now.

10 Country Songs About The Good Old Days

Nostalgia comes in numerous flavors. It's human nature to want to replay all those happy, fuzzy memories like a home movie in our minds. Whether it is the smell of grandma's cinnamon apple pie or the condensation from an ice cold Coca-Cola, it is often those small, seemingly unimportant, details that are often the ones we remember the most. We remember the ‘good times’ of our old hometown, our moms and dads, a former lover, a favorite childhood moment or simply the look and feel of the house we were raised in. Some of these memories are happy and nourishing, others come with additional details that can be painful to revisit or that we would never choose to endure again. The past is, like the present, complicated.

Top 10 Unhittable Pitches in Baseball History

For this list, we took into account the strikeout rates of players whose toughest baseball pitch was their biggest weapon.