The History Bluff

The chances of this happening to you too are slim, but you may want to consult your physician.

Recent findings show that the famous author was quite proud of his appearance and often flaunted it.

In February of 1967, the Boy Scouts employed a writer named Harry Timmison and an illustrator named Walter Keets to revise the handbook. Both were unproven, but both were related by marriage to the Chief Scout Executive.

Our researchers here at The History Bluff have gotten to the bottom of one of the greatest advancements in medical history. Sickness was running rampant in England's pubs in the late 1800's and early 1900's until W.H. Iskey, an alcoholic medical student, came up with the breakthrough.

The mighty Egyptians were ingenious, even on accident, as evidenced by the invention of toilet paper.

One of the heaviest boxers to have ever lived, Chauncey learned that the extra weight wasn't an advantage.

Being obese way out West in the 19th century had both pitfalls and rewards.

Scholars have found the general went through boots at a blistering pace.

Officials described the gang of fat motorcyclists as

The largest human during his lifetime, Robert Earl Hughes suffered through much during his thirty-two years. But it's the story of his dog that is a gut-wrencher.

The History Bluff is a fake history site that parodies historical figures and events.

Could it be a deodorant company that deserves the 1923 World Series MVP?

An unhealthy obsession should serve as a warning to us so that we can escape the fate that befell Ludwig van Beethoven.