1. Mirrors as Portals to Other Worlds For centuries, people have whispered that mirrors aren’t just for reflection—they’re windows to something else. Some believe they act as portals, allowing spirits or entities to move between realms when the boundary between […]
1. Butterfinger BB’s In the ’90s, Butterfinger BB’s were the perfect bite-sized version of the classic candy bar. Fans loved the crispy peanut butter centers covered in chocolate, and the fact that you could pop a handful at once made
1. Sitting Too Close to the TV Would Ruin Your Eyes If you grew up in the ’50s, chances are your parents warned you not to sit too close to the television, claiming it would damage your eyesight. While it’s
1. The Flowbee Haircutter When the Flowbee hit the market, it promised salon-quality haircuts right at home, all powered by your trusty vacuum cleaner. The infomercials made it look effortless, with smooth cuts and smiling families who apparently never had
1. The Hope Diamond The Hope Diamond might be dazzling, but behind its sparkle is a trail of tragedy that historians love to retell. Originally mined in India, the gem passed through royal hands in France and later America, leaving
1. Emily’s Bridge, Vermont In Stowe, Vermont, Gold Brook Covered Bridge is rarely called by its official name. Locals know it as Emily’s Bridge, thanks to a tragic legend about a young woman who died there in the 1800s. Some
1. McDonald’s Arch Deluxe In the mid-’90s, McDonald’s tried to reinvent itself with the Arch Deluxe, a burger that was supposed to appeal to adults rather than kids. It came topped with peppered bacon and a mustard-mayo sauce, and the
