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The 1840 U.S. Census Was Overly Interested in Americans’ Mental Health

Census workers were expected to count ‘insane’ and ‘idiotic’ Americans for half a century.

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The Great Fire of New York City, 1835. (Credit: The New York Public Library)

The Forgotten Fire That Leveled New York

The Great Fire of 1835 destroyed nearly 700 buildings.

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An illustration of a consultation with a back-street abortionist due to the new laws and scandal surrounding abortions. (Credit: CCI/REX/Shutterstock)

The Criminalization of Abortion Began as a Business Tactic

Abortion was common during the 19th century.

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L'Etoile by Edgar Degas. (Credit: DeAgostini/Getty Images)

Sexual Exploitation Was the Norm for 19th Century Ballerinas

Wealthy men turned the famous Paris Opera Ballet into a brothel.

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