Katy Willis

Katy Willis is a writer, master herbalist, master gardener, and certified canine nutritionist who has been writing since 2002. She’s finds joy in learning new and interesting things, and finds history, science, and nature endlessly fascinating.

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The Horrific History of Witch Trials in the British Isles – 15 Horrifying Facts

England’s witch trials are a dark chapter in the country’s history, spanning several centuries and claiming thousands of lives. While less famous than their Salem counterparts, these trials were no less brutal or unjust. They reflect a time of superstition, fear, and social upheaval that gripped England from the 15th to the 18th centuries. From

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12 Awesome British Gameshows of the 70s and 80s We Wish They’d Bring Back

The 1970s and 1980s were a golden age for British television, especially when it came to game shows. These decades saw a boom in creative, entertaining, and often downright wacky formats that captured the nation’s imagination. From zany physical challenges to brain-teasing quizzes, these shows offered a perfect mix of fun, excitement, and the chance

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15 Bizarre Health Fads from the 80s That Make Us Cringe Now

The 1980s were a decade of excess, and this attitude spilled over into health and fitness trends. From neon leotards to questionable diet plans, people tried just about anything to get fit and healthy. Many of these fads were based on pseudoscience or pure marketing hype rather than solid medical advice. Looking back, some of

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18 British Retro Foods We Never Stopped Eating

British cuisine has an interesting history, with many questionable dishes that were super-trendy at one time. I’m looking at you, repulsive galantines, random stuff stuck inside gelatine hell, and something my mother served at every horrid dinner party – the gelatinous, grainy, gooey salmon mousse tortured into the shape of a fish, adorned with fake

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15 Foods British Popular in the 70s and 80s We're So Glad Aren't Popular Anymore

14 Foods British Popular in the 70s and 80s We’re So Glad Aren’t Popular Anymore

The 1970s and 1980s in Britain were decades of culinary adventure, with some truly memorable (and sometimes questionable) food trends. From tinned curiosities to gelatinous monstrosities, these eras produced dishes that now make us wonder what we were thinking. While some British classics from this time have stood the test of time, others have thankfully

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Declutter Challenge | 18 Things Expert Organizers Say You Should Get Rid Of Right Now

Clutter can sneak up on us, filling our homes with unnecessary items that take up space and drain our energy. Professional organizers have seen it all, from overflowing junk drawers to garages so packed you can’t park a car. They know exactly what items tend to pile up and cause the most chaos in our

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