1. “American Pie” by Don McLean Don McLean’s “American Pie” has baffled and fascinated listeners since its release in 1971. On the surface, it’s a catchy, nostalgic anthem, but the lyrics are actually packed with symbolism about the state of […]
1. Dunkaroos If you grew up in the ’90s, there’s a good chance you begged your parents to buy you Dunkaroos every time you hit the grocery store. Something about those tiny cookies paired with that neon-colored frosting felt like
1. Mock Apple Pie Believe it or not, one of the most beloved desserts during wartime didn’t have any apples in it at all. With fresh fruit hard to come by and sugar rationed, people got clever and used Ritz
1. Eastern State Penitentiary, Pennsylvania This crumbling Gothic prison in Philadelphia looks like something out of a horror movie, and honestly, it kind of feels like one too. Built in the 1800s, it was once the most expensive prison in
1. Lucille Ball’s Dentist Predicted a Tragedy Lucille Ball was known for making us laugh, but one eerie moment in her life left her shaken. In 1942, she went to the dentist for a routine appointment and was fitted with
1. Spitting Three Times in Greece If you ever tell someone in Greece about something bad that happened, don’t be surprised if they respond by pretending to spit at you. It’s not an insult—it’s actually a sign they’re trying to
1. The Freemasons You’ve probably heard whispers about the Freemasons, but this group wasn’t as behind-the-scenes as people like to think. Dating back to the late Middle Ages, the Freemasons started as a guild for stone workers and builders, but
