Alex Buscemi
History is full of surprises, and sometimes it takes a few wild artifacts or odd stories to remind us just how different the past was.
This gallery posted by Twitter user Raghu (@IndiaTales7) dives into some of the strangest, most fascinating finds and moments from history that might just make you rethink everything you thought you knew.
From quirky inventions that seem too bizarre to be real, to interesting archaeological finds that reframe entire eras, these glimpses into the past are as entertaining as they are thought-provoking.
Whether you’re a history buff or just here for the oddities, this collection has something to keep you intrigued.
Keep going to see history from a whole new perspective—it’s weirder, wilder, and way more interesting than you might have guessed.
3. Candle snuffer from 1840s
— Raghu (@IndiaTales7) December 1, 2024
5. 1896 Planetary Pencil Pointer Sharpener
pic.twitter.com/mAqJHFXYsG— Raghu (@IndiaTales7) December 1, 2024
7. King Carlo Alberto’s royal Italian writing desk, ca. 1840
Both beautiful and practical, this magnificent masterpiece and its matching armchair are filled with secret drawers and compartments.
— Raghu (@IndiaTales7) December 1, 2024
9. A school bus from 1927. pic.twitter.com/SsiRVaKJJu
— Raghu (@IndiaTales7) December 1, 2024
11. Vintage Steam Powered Carousel Kettle In Action
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13. A 1960s coin sorter
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15. All Terrain Car, England, 1936 pic.twitter.com/r9GB81ihp2
— Raghu (@IndiaTales7) December 1, 2024
17. Hand-carved 1920’s hearse pic.twitter.com/rmmWJ9vD0N
— Raghu (@IndiaTales7) December 1, 2024
24. Monowheel motorcycle (1933) pic.twitter.com/8SxBSacfOF
— Raghu (@IndiaTales7) December 1, 2024
30. 1868 hand crank apple peeler
— Raghu (@IndiaTales7) December 1, 2024
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