1. The Voynich Manuscript The Voynich Manuscript looks like a medieval book filled with strange plants, star charts and elegant handwritten text. The problem is that no one can actually read a single word of it. Linguists, cryptographers and historians […]
1. Waiting Thirty Minutes After Eating to Swim Every kid heard the rule about not getting in the pool right after lunch. Adults warned that cramps would strike and disaster would follow. Nobody ever questioned where the warning came from
1. Coco Palms Resort, Kauai, Hawaii If you have ever seen the Elvis Presley movie Blue Hawaii, you have already seen Coco Palms in its glory days. The resort opened in the 1950s and quickly became one of the most
1. Charles Stratton, “General Tom Thumb” Charles Stratton, known as “General Tom Thumb,” was one of P.T. Barnum’s biggest stars. Standing at just over three feet tall, he charmed audiences around the world with his wit, humor, and theatrical performances.
1. Reading the Morning Newspaper There was a time when the day did not really begin until the newspaper hit the front porch. People unfolded the pages at the kitchen table and learned what happened in the world overnight. The
1. Tiny Tim For a stretch in the late ’60s, it felt like Tiny Tim was absolutely everywhere. His ukulele, falsetto voice, and oddball personality made him a pop culture curiosity overnight. “Tiptoe Through the Tulips” turned into a surprise
1. Tuna Noodle Casserole Back in the day, tuna noodle casserole showed up on tables at least once a week. It was cheap, filling, and easy to stretch for a crowd. Cans of tuna, a bag of egg noodles, and
