Photos from The Wild West That Were Preserved Forever

Rotgut Liquor

Liquor was a delicacy back in the Wild West days. Saloon owners had to dilute their good liquor by adding other ingredients to it such as ammonia and turpentine. Why didn't they just use water instead of harsh cleaning chemicals? 

The Ol' Cowboy Dance

Movies and tv shows have showcased cowboys shooting the floor to make people "dance," which i something that totally happened back in the day. Sometimes it was a game, other times it was a form of torture. Cowboys obviously like to take things to the extreme. 

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The More You Know

  • The ancient Romans often used stale urine as mouthwash.
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  • George Washington had only one tooth remaining in his mouth when he was sworn in as president in 1789.
  • Between 1900 and 1920, tug of war was an Olympic event.
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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.