1. Hidden Dolls in the Walls There’s something about finding a doll in an old house that just feels wrong. Many people have pulled back drywall or opened an attic trunk only to find glass-eyed porcelain dolls staring back at […]
1. Aspen Soda Aspen Soda came out in 1978 with the idea of giving people a crisp apple-flavored alternative to the usual colas. Coca-Cola thought it would stand out in a crowded market, but most Americans just weren’t ready for
1. Cosmic Brownies There was something magical about peeling back that thin plastic and seeing those fudgy Cosmic Brownies sprinkled with colorful candy-coated chips. They weren’t just brownies, they were chewy little squares of joy that somehow managed to feel
1. The Hope Diamond The Hope Diamond is one of the most famous cursed objects in the world, and it currently sits in the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History. The massive 45.52-carat blue gem has a glittering presence, but
1. The Stanley Hotel, Colorado The Stanley Hotel in Estes Park is famous for inspiring Stephen King’s The Shining, and many guests say it feels like stepping into the pages of his novel. Strange noises, flickering lights, and doors that
1. Singing Waitstaff Once upon a time, restaurants thought the best way to entertain diners was to have waiters suddenly break into song. Some places had entire choreographed routines where your server might belt out a Broadway tune while delivering
1. Midnight Whistling Walks Some small towns believed whistling after dark could keep spirits at bay. Groups of locals would walk through the streets, whistling in unison to make sure wandering ghosts didn’t feel welcome. It sounds eerie to imagine
