1. Saying a Prayer Before Dinner For many families, saying a short prayer before dinner was simply something everyone did without much thought. It might have been a quick blessing recited from memory or a moment where someone around the […]
1. Johnny Appleseed Most people picture Johnny Appleseed wandering the frontier barefoot with a pot on his head, scattering apple seeds wherever he went. The truth is a little less cartoonish but arguably more interesting. The legend is widely believed
1. Elevator Operator For much of the early and mid 20th century, riding an elevator meant stepping inside and handing control over to a uniformed operator. These workers stood by a panel of levers and switches, carefully guiding the elevator
1. Shirley Temple Shirley Temple was the biggest child star in Hollywood during the 1930s, appearing in films like Bright Eyes, Curly Top, and Heidi. At the height of the Great Depression, her cheerful performances made her one of the
1. Fried Potatoes and Onions When the fridge looked bare but there were still a few potatoes in the pantry, fried potatoes and onions often saved the day. It was the kind of meal that could stretch a small amount
1. Six Flags New Orleans Before Hurricane Katrina hit in 2005, Six Flags New Orleans was one of the city’s biggest entertainment draws. Families came for roller coasters, water rides and a rare full-scale theme park experience in the region.
1. Charles Lindbergh When Charles Lindbergh completed the first solo nonstop flight across the Atlantic in 1927, he instantly became one of the most famous people on Earth. His trip from New York to Paris in the Spirit of St.
