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September 19, 1988

On THIS DATE IN TWISTED-HISTORY! in 1988 U.S. Olympic diver Greg Louganis struck his head on the diving board during the Olympics and immediately turned gay. Future Vice President Dan Quayle offered to send Mr. Louganis to his favorite phrenologist and have his head hammered back into the correct shape so he could be turned … Continue reading

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September 5, 1955

On THIS DATE IN TWISTED-HISTORY! in 1955 Fred Kaps ascended to the rank of World Champion Magician. He performed the infamous “I’ve Got Your Nose Trick” at the Marvin Goldstein bar mitzvah 136 consecutive times, breaking the old record of 133. Only two little boys went home without their correct noses and Rachel Goldstein, age … Continue reading

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