1. The World’s Largest Ball of Twine – Cawker City, Kansas Cawker City’s massive twine ball holds a unique place in roadside attraction history. This quirky creation began in 1953 when a local man, Frank Stoeber, started rolling twine on […]
1. Cleopatra’s Lead-Based Makeup Cleopatra, one of history’s most iconic beauty figures, was known for her stunning appearance, but her beauty secrets might make us cringe today. She used lead-based cosmetics to create that flawless, pale complexion. At the time,
1. Potatoes The humble potato was once feared and even considered deadly in parts of Europe. Early European settlers mistakenly thought potatoes were linked to poisonous plants like nightshades, and many people believed they caused illness or death. It wasn’t
1. Centralia, Pennsylvania Once a thriving town of over 1,000 residents, Centralia is now nothing more than a haunting reminder of a forgotten past. In 1962, a fire ignited in an abandoned coal mine beneath the town, eventually spreading underground
1. Churning Butter In the old days, kids were tasked with churning butter, a chore that seemed endless and sweaty but was meant to teach patience and perseverance. A wooden butter churn, usually operated by hand, would make young ones
1. Knocker-Up Before alarm clocks were as reliable as they are today, a “knocker-up” was the person who made sure workers woke up on time. Armed with a long pole or a small stick, the knocker-up would tap on the
1. The Bell Witch Cave, Adams, Tennessee Tucked away in the woods of Tennessee, the Bell Witch Cave is said to be haunted by the vengeful spirit of the Bell family’s tormentor, Kate. According to local legend, she tormented the
