1. Gilroy Garlic Festival – California For decades, the Gilroy Garlic Festival turned a humble kitchen staple into the star of the show. Locals and visitors alike flocked to Gilroy to try everything from garlic ice cream to garlic-infused wine, […]
1. Gelatin-Encased Salads In the mid-20th century, someone decided vegetables needed a wobbly upgrade, and thus gelatin salads were born. Picture peas, carrots, and sometimes even shredded lettuce suspended in a shimmering, lime-green mold. It looked like a science project
1. Six Flags New Orleans – Louisiana, USA When Hurricane Katrina devastated New Orleans in 2005, Six Flags New Orleans was left in ruins. The rides, games, and concession stands all stood in place, but the floodwaters never receded enough
1. IBM Selectric Typewriter Before computers took over, the IBM Selectric was the crown jewel of the office. Instead of individual keys striking the paper, it used a typeball that rotated and tilted to the right character, making typing smoother
1. Taco Bell’s Beefy Crunch Burrito Taco Bell’s Beefy Crunch Burrito was a fan favorite, but it didn’t last long on the menu. Packed with seasoned beef, Flamin’ Hot Fritos, and a creamy ranch sauce, it was a bold attempt
1. Candy Cigarettes At first glance, candy cigarettes seemed like harmless fun, letting kids pretend they were just like the grown-ups. They were chalky sticks of sugar, often dusted with a fine powder to mimic smoke when you exhaled. Some
1. Lawn Darts (Jarts) Back in the ’70s and ’80s, lawn darts were a staple of backyard barbecues. They were basically oversized darts with metal tips that you’d toss toward a plastic ring on the grass. Sounds harmless enough—until you
