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May 10, 1933

On May 10, 1933, the ruling Nazi Party staged massive book burnings all throughout Germany. What kind of books did they burn? The books of traitors, emigrants and authors from foreign countries who the Germans thought were attacking the New Germany. H.G. Wells was particularly hated. The literature of Marxism, Communism, Bolshevism, and Socialism. Pacifist … Continue reading

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March 27, 1998

On This Date in TWISTED-HISTORY.com! in 1998 – the FDA approved the prescription drug Viagra. It was the first pill for male impotence that was government approved and that actually worked because of scientific research and medicine. Several businesses that ran ads on the back pages of comic books and nudie magazines became very fearful … Continue reading

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November 11, 1940

On This Date in TWISTED-HISTORY! in 1940, the Jeep made its military debut. In 1946, the first magazine ad for “Army Jeep In A Crate for $50” made its debut on the back of comic books and Popular Mechanics. These ads promised an unused, surplus Army Jeep for $50 that only required four tires and … Continue reading

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