1. Archie Bunker (All in the Family) Archie Bunker was a working-class guy from Queens who had no filter and wasn’t afraid to share his unfiltered opinions about politics, race, gender roles, and just about everything else. While Carroll O’Connor […]
1. Clackers If you grew up in the ’60s, you probably remember Clackers—those two acrylic balls attached to a string that kids would swing up and down until they smacked together. The toy was supposed to help with coordination, but
1. Pizza Squares School pizza was in a league of its own. It wasn’t quite like delivery and it certainly didn’t resemble anything you’d bake at home, but those rectangular slices with the slightly sweet sauce and rubbery cheese were
1. The Bell That Rang on Its Own In certain villages, people whispered about church bells that tolled when no one was near them. The strange part was that these rings often came at night, long after the church was
1. Miracle Feather Dusters Once upon a time, the feather duster was advertised as the only cleaning tool you’d ever need. Infomercials showed homemakers effortlessly sweeping away dust in one graceful flick, leaving spotless furniture behind. These “miracle” dusters promised
1. The Twist Craze Chubby Checker’s “The Twist” hit in the early ’60s and suddenly everyone from teenagers to grandparents was swiveling their hips. Unlike older dances that required partners to move in sync, The Twist let everyone dance solo,
1. The Clapper “Clap on, clap off, the Clapper!” That commercial jingle was practically impossible to escape in the ’80s and ’90s. The Clapper was marketed as the ultimate convenience, letting you turn lights on and off just by clapping
