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 […]
1. Sewing and Mending Clothes Back in the ’60s, just about everyone knew how to sew a button or hem a pair of pants. It wasn’t just a hobby for a few crafty folks either — it was something people
1. Tipping in Japan If you’re used to tipping generously after a good meal, you might want to keep your wallet tucked away in Japan. Here, tipping is actually considered rude, almost like saying the staff needs extra encouragement to
1. Shoes Come Off at the Door One of the first things you’ll notice when you visit Japan is the ritual of removing your shoes before entering a home, and even some businesses. There’s usually a little step or platform
1. Make Do and Mend During the Great Depression, if something ripped or tore, folks didn’t toss it out — they fixed it. Sewing kits were a household essential, and learning a few basic stitches meant clothes, linens, and even
1. He Skipped Two Grades and Started College at 15 Martin Luther King Jr. wasn’t just wise beyond his years—he literally jumped ahead of them. He skipped both the ninth and twelfth grades and started attending Morehouse College at just
1. Japan’s Students Clean Their Own Schools In Japan, kids don’t just show up to learn—they also handle much of the cleaning. There are no janitors in most schools; instead, students are expected to sweep, mop, and even scrub the
