1. Toothbrushes You probably never thought twice about your toothbrush, but in the 18th century, people made them out of animal bones and hog bristles. Yep, someone decided swine hair was the ideal texture for dental hygiene, and they’d fasten […]
1. The Monowheel The monowheel looked like something straight out of a science fiction novel, and at the time, it kind of was. Imagine riding inside a single giant wheel while it rolled around you—yep, that was the idea. Inventors
1. “Dyn-o-mite!” – Good Times Jimmie Walker’s explosive catchphrase as J.J. Evans wasn’t just a stroke of comedic genius, it was something he’d already been using in his stand-up act. Walker developed “Dyn-o-mite!” to pump up his performances, and producer
1. National Nothing Day January 16 is National Nothing Day, and yes, it’s completely real. Created in 1973 by columnist Harold Pullman Coffin, it was meant to give people a day where they weren’t expected to celebrate, observe, commemorate, or
1. Cowboys Always Wore White Hats for Good and Black Hats for Bad The classic image of the noble cowboy in a white hat and the villain in black came straight from Hollywood, not history. In real life, cowboy fashion
1. Hot ’n Now Hot ’n Now was a fast-food chain that popped up in the early ’90s, known for its crazy low prices and a no-frills menu. They offered burgers and fries at just 39 cents, which was practically
1. The Limited If you grew up in the ’80s or ’90s, there’s a good chance The Limited was one of your go-to spots for trendy, grown-up fashion. It felt a little more sophisticated than other teen-oriented stores, like you
