1. Amelia Earhart Amelia Earhart wasn’t just the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic—she was a true icon of her time. But in 1937, during an ambitious attempt to circumnavigate the globe, she vanished somewhere over the Pacific […]
1. McDonald’s Teenie Beanie Babies Craze In 1997, McDonald’s teamed up with Ty Inc. to launch the Teenie Beanie Babies, and it turned into absolute chaos. What started as a Happy Meal promotion quickly became a full-on frenzy, with people
1. Mountain Dew Mountain Dew might be a fan favorite in the U.S., but it’s actually banned in countries like Japan and the European Union. The reason? It contains brominated vegetable oil (BVO), which has been linked to health issues
1. Times Square, New York City If you ask most New Yorkers about Times Square, you’ll probably get an eye roll and a quick change of subject. Sure, it’s iconic with its giant billboards and flashing lights, but for locals,
1. The Founding of the Red Cross During the American Civil War While the headlines of the 1860s were dominated by the horrors and heroics of the Civil War, something quietly transformative was happening behind the scenes. Clara Barton, moved
1. The Vanishing Hitchhiker of Jamestown, North Carolina If you’ve ever driven near Lydia’s Bridge in Jamestown, someone’s probably warned you about the girl in the white dress. According to local legend, she appears late at night, flagging down drivers
1. Blanche Dating a Teenager on The Golden Girls In one early episode of The Golden Girls, Blanche starts dating a college-aged guy—only to later discover he’s actually a high school senior. The big twist? She’s more upset about his
