1. The Stanley Hotel, Estes Park, Colorado It’s hard to think of a more iconic haunted spot than the Stanley Hotel, famously known as the inspiration for Stephen King’s The Shining. Despite its luxurious appearance and breathtaking mountain views, this […]
1. Duct Tape Duct tape might be your go-to for fixing everything from torn shoes to leaky pipes, but it actually started out as a wartime solution. During World War II, the military needed a waterproof tape that could seal
1. It’s Illegal to Eat Fried Chicken With a Fork in Gainesville, Georgia In Gainesville, Georgia, they take their fried chicken very seriously. So seriously, in fact, that a 1961 ordinance made it illegal to eat fried chicken with anything
1. Toothpaste – Egyptians Had Minty Fresh Breath First Before the sleek tubes we know today, ancient Egyptians were already brushing their teeth with a homemade paste as early as 5000 BCE. Their recipe included ingredients like crushed eggshells, pumice,
1. Smiling at Strangers for No Reason If you’ve ever walked down an American street and flashed a big smile at someone you didn’t know, you probably thought nothing of it. It’s second nature here—like saying “hi” with your face.
1. Doodle During Conversations It might sound silly, but doodling while you’re on the phone or sitting in a meeting can actually help your brain stay engaged. It keeps your mind from wandering too far, and studies have shown it
1. Video Store Clerk Just 10 years ago, you could still wander into a Blockbuster or a neighborhood video store, chat with the clerk about the best new releases, and leave with a stack of DVDs. Video store clerks were
