1. Finding a Penny Brings Good Luck It’s the kind of superstition that’s become part of our daily lives—finding a penny, especially if it’s heads-up, is a sign of good fortune. Generations of people have bent down to pick up […]
1. “Read The Diary of Anne Frank” Without Warning It’s hard to imagine the uproar if students were assigned The Diary of Anne Frank without any context or preparation. The raw, harrowing account of a young Jewish girl hiding from
1. Eating Chicken Soup for Every Ailment Grandparents often swore by the healing powers of chicken soup, believing it could cure everything from a cold to a broken heart. There’s something comforting about a steaming bowl, and for many, it’s
1. Old Spice Original Scent Old Spice has been a staple in men’s grooming products for decades, but its iconic scent has taken on a nostalgic feel for those who remember its heyday. The fragrance of Old Spice Original is
1. Shepherd’s Pie Shepherd’s pie is a classic comfort food that was originally created as a way to use up leftover meat and vegetables. Traditionally made with lamb, this dish combines mashed potatoes with whatever scraps were available, creating a
1. Line-Drying Clothes Back in the day, most households relied on clotheslines instead of dryers. Not only did this habit save on electricity bills, but it also made clothes last longer by avoiding the wear and tear of a machine
1. Sushi Sushi might be a staple at modern dinner parties, but back in the ’60s, the thought of raw fish was enough to make most Americans recoil. The idea of eating uncooked seafood, paired with sticky rice and seaweed,
