1. Lawn Darts (Jarts) Before anyone thought much about child safety, Lawn Darts were a backyard favorite. These heavy, metal-tipped darts were meant to be tossed into the air toward plastic rings, but they often came crashing down dangerously close […]
1. The Doll That Blinked on Its Own Old dolls already have a reputation for being unsettling, but one family in Ohio found a porcelain doll in their attic that seemed to have a mind of its own. The toy’s
1. McDonald’s McDLT In the ’80s, McDonald’s thought they cracked the code for a better burger with the McDLT, short for “McDonald’s Lettuce and Tomato.” It came in a two-sided Styrofoam container that kept the hot patty on one side
1. Family Ties – Alex’s Friend’s Death and Guilt When Alex P. Keaton’s childhood friend Greg dies suddenly in a car crash, the usually confident overachiever falls apart. The two-part episode “A, My Name Is Alex” aired in 1987 and
1. Pop-Tarts Pop-Tarts were the ultimate loophole in every kid’s morning routine. They came in flavors that sounded more like dessert than breakfast—Frosted S’mores, Brown Sugar Cinnamon, and Hot Fudge Sundae. You could toast them, eat them straight from the
1. Butter Rum Lifesavers During World War II, sugar rations put a damper on all kinds of sweet treats, but Butter Rum Lifesavers were among the hardest hit. This rich, buttery flavor with a hint of warmth was a favorite
1. The Doll That Moves on Its Own For decades, people have told stories about dolls that mysteriously move when no one is around. Maybe it’s a porcelain head that turns ever so slightly, or a cloth arm that shifts
