1. A Gallon of Gas Back in the ’70s, a single dollar could actually buy you a full gallon of gas, which made road trips, daily commutes, and Sunday drives much more affordable. In the early part of the decade, […]
1. Edward A. Bouchet Broke Barriers in Physics Education Edward A. Bouchet made history in 1876 when he became the first Black American to earn a Ph.D. in physics, and from Yale University, no less. At a time when opportunities
1. A&P A&P, once a titan of the grocery world, was the place where many families shopped for decades. Founded in the 1800s, it grew into one of the largest supermarket chains in the U.S., with thousands of locations at
1. Spanking Was the Go-To Discipline Back in the ’50s, spanking wasn’t just accepted—it was expected. Parents often believed that a quick smack on the behind was the best way to keep kids in line, and teachers were even allowed
1. Johnny Carson’s “Tea Time” With Joan Rivers Johnny Carson’s late-night show The Tonight Show was legendary, but one of the most memorable moments was when Joan Rivers filled in for him as a guest host in 1983. Rivers, known
1. “What you talkin’ ’bout, Willis?” – Diff’rent Strokes Back in the ’80s, Arnold Jackson’s famous catchphrase was everywhere. It was meant to be funny, with Gary Coleman’s deadpan delivery making it even more iconic. But looking at it now,
1. Joanie Loves Chachi (1982-1983) Someone at ABC thought that Joanie and Chachi from Happy Days had enough chemistry to carry their own show. Spoiler alert: they didn’t. The series followed the young couple as they moved to Chicago to
