1. Mary Anderson Ever curse at your windshield wipers when they don’t work fast enough? You can thank Mary Anderson for inventing them in the first place. Back in 1903, she noticed streetcar drivers had to open their windows to […]
1. Liver It might not be the most glamorous dish, but liver was once a dinnertime staple for your great-grandparents—and nutritionists are starting to understand why. Packed with iron, vitamin A, and B12, liver is considered one of the most
1. Lean Cuisine Dinners If you were trying to “eat light” in the ’80s, chances are your freezer was packed with Lean Cuisine trays. They were marketed as the healthier alternative to TV dinners, promising low calories and portion control.
1. The Lumberjack Lilt of Northern Minnesota If you’ve ever heard someone from the Iron Range speak, you know it’s a mix of Scandinavian cadence, Canadian vowels, and something entirely unique. This accent was once common among Finnish, Swedish, and
1. Mexico If you’ve ever seen vibrant skulls, marigold-covered altars, and smiling skeletons dancing through the streets, you’ve caught a glimpse of Mexico’s Día de los Muertos. This colorful holiday honors loved ones who have passed, but instead of mourning,
1. Lucy Taking Too Many “Love Pills” – I Love Lucy In one memorable episode, Lucy tries to spice up her marriage by sneaking some so-called “vitamin” pills that turn out to be highly questionable love potions. The show plays
1. Miami Vice Made Pastels and No Socks Cool for Guys When Miami Vice hit the airwaves, it wasn’t just the crime-fighting duo people were watching — it was their wardrobe. Suddenly, men across America were ditching their traditional suits
