Plus, why Victorians thought green tea caused hallucinations and more.

Happy Thursday On this day, 60 years ago, Diana Spencer was born. It may seem like there are no secrets left about the Princess of Wales, but we've uncovered some little-known facts. On her birthday, get to know Princess Diana a bit better. 10 Ridiculous Victorian Etiquette Rules By Jane McGrath While their rules for behavior might strike us as odd today, those wacky ways formed the backbone of Victorian society. Let's explore the elaborate Victorian etiquette system. Read more >> More Victorian History Why the Victorians Thought Green Tea Caused Hallucinations Is there any kernel of truth to the late-1800s belief that a cup of the green stuff could cause the brain to go all trippy? Read more >> Historically, Houseplants Were For the Rich It's hard to imagine that there was once a time when houseplants were a status symbol, reserved for those with lots of expendable income. Read more >> 10 Things You Probably Don't Know About Queen Victoria   The Victorian Age gets its reputation for uptight prudishness from her, but there was a lot more to Queen Victoria than you may know. Read more >> What Does It Mean When a 'Dance Card' Is Full? In the 19th century, a Saturday night of dancing wasn't the fun, casual night it is today. Read more >> Why Was Phrenology All the Rage in Victorian Times? What's wacky about determining personality from the shape of someone's skull? Read more >> The Scandal of the Cross-Dressing Men of Victorian England   When police in Victorian England arrested two popular male cross-dressers, it resulted in one of the more scandalous trials of the era. Read more >> Crossword of the Day! Test your knowledge with this week's crossword puzzle! Some of the more challenging answers are hidden in our most recent emails. Have fun, young!   Play Crossword Riddle of the Day! Mary has four daughters, and each of her daughters has a brother. How many children does Mary have?   Check Your Answer Copyright © 2021 HowStuffWorks, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you opted in at our website howstuffworks.com Our mailing address is: HowStuffWorks 1401 Main Street Venice, CA 90291 Want to change how you receive these promotional emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list