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
1. Bonkers If you grew up in the ’80s, you probably remember Bonkers commercials just as much as the candy itself. The chewy squares had a fruity outer shell with a burst of filling inside, and the ads showed people
1. Dunkaroos Dunkaroos were like a lunchtime jackpot. Those little cookies with a side of frosting felt like the ultimate treat, especially if you managed to score the chocolate frosting version. Kids who had them became instant trading celebrities at
1. A Candle Can Summon Spirits One of the oldest beliefs around candles is that they can act as a beacon for spirits. Folklore often warned people never to leave a candle burning in an empty room because it might
1. The Crying Baby Bridge Drivers say that if you park in the middle of this bridge at night and turn off your engine, the sound of a baby crying will drift through the air. Some insist it comes from
1. Burning Hair to Chase Away Fever Some families believed that burning a lock of a sick child’s hair would ward off fever and keep other illnesses from spreading through the household. Parents would carefully snip a small piece of
