1. The Curse of the Hope Diamond – Smithsonian Institution, Washington, D.C. You wouldn’t expect to find a curse behind a display case in the Smithsonian, but the Hope Diamond has a long, eerie past that makes even the bravest […]
1. The Friends Apartment in Joey If Monica and Rachel’s purple-walled apartment looked familiar in the short-lived spin-off Joey, that’s because it was. The set was slightly revamped but the layout stayed mostly the same, especially the big window and
1. Matchstick Makers Back in the 19th century, being a matchstick maker wasn’t just tedious—it was downright hazardous. These workers, often young women and girls, were exposed to white phosphorus, a chemical that gave matches their easy strike but also
1. Joe Namath in Beautymist Pantyhose Seeing football legend Joe Namath lounging in pantyhose for a Beautymist commercial was a shock in the ’70s, and it would raise eyebrows for a whole different reason today. The ad tried to be
1. Iran In Iran, dancing in public is considered a crime, especially for women. It might sound hard to believe, but under strict Islamic law, any dancing that’s not done in private or approved religious ceremonies is prohibited. Men and
1. Miniskirts Took a Stand for Liberation The miniskirt wasn’t just about showing a little leg, it was a bold statement of freedom. As women’s rights gained traction in the ’60s, shorter hemlines became a symbol of autonomy, rebellion, and
1. All in the Family – Skipping the Vietnam War When All in the Family first aired, the Vietnam War was raging and deeply dividing America. Surprisingly, the show’s creators initially avoided directly mentioning the war, even though it was
