1. Pegboard Walls Covered in Mismatched Tools Back in the ’70s, it seemed like every dad was on a mission to cover every inch of wall space with pegboard. It wasn’t just practical—it was an art form. Rows of rusty […]
1. Leeches for Just About Everything Back in the day, if you were feeling under the weather, there was a good chance someone would slap a few leeches on you and call it a cure. People believed that removing “bad
1. Spaghetti-Os Spaghetti-Os were practically a rite of passage for kids back in the day. The can would pop open, and out would come that sweet, tangy tomato sauce with little pasta rings swimming around like they were in a
1. Stretch Monster Everyone remembers Stretch Armstrong, but his green-skinned nemesis Stretch Monster was a little less common—and now, a lot more valuable. Made of the same gooey, stretchable material, this scaly creature with red eyes looked like something out
1. Wife Carrying Competitions (Finland) At first glance, this might seem like a quirky athletic event, but the roots of Finland’s wife carrying competitions are more unsettling. The tradition is said to be inspired by a 19th-century gang leader who
1. Pennhurst State School and Hospital – Spring City, Pennsylvania This crumbling institution once housed thousands of individuals with mental and physical disabilities, and the history isn’t just dark—it’s downright heartbreaking. Opened in 1908 and shut down in 1987, Pennhurst
1. Assuming Everyone Speaks English It’s easy to fall into the trap of thinking everyone in Europe speaks English fluently, especially in big cities. But outside the tourist hubs, you might get some confused looks if you don’t try a
