1. Switchboard Operator Before the rise of modern telecommunications, switchboard operators were the unsung heroes of phone networks. They were the ones who manually connected calls by plugging wires into different jacks on the switchboard. Operators needed to be quick, […]
1. “Why Are You Not a Doctor Yet?” Ah, the classic parental question that has probably haunted every Asian child at least once in their life. It doesn’t matter if you’re still in high school or in your late twenties,
1. Wearing a Veil That Covers the Face Back in the day, the moment when the groom lifted the bride’s veil was seen as a huge, dramatic reveal. It was supposed to symbolize purity, mystery, and tradition—but today, it just
1. Lawn Darts Lawn darts, or “Jarts,” were basically giant metal darts meant to be tossed toward a plastic ring on the ground. The problem? These darts had sharp, weighted tips that could easily pierce human flesh. It wasn’t just
1. Katherine Johnson: The NASA Mathematician Who Helped Launch the Space Age Katherine Johnson’s story is one of quiet brilliance that changed the course of history. Born in 1918, she had an extraordinary talent for numbers from a young age,
1. Love Jones (1997) There’s something about Love Jones that just hits differently. It’s poetic, it’s romantic, and it captures that messy, intoxicating kind of love that feels both real and aspirational. The chemistry between Larenz Tate and Nia Long?
1. Telfar – The “It” Bag Brand Making Sustainability Accessible Telfar has been shaking up the fashion industry for years, but in 2025, they’re proving that sustainability isn’t just for luxury brands—it’s for everyone. Founded by Liberian-American designer Telfar Clemens,
