1. The Care and Feeding of Children (1894) Dr. L. Emmett Holt’s parenting manual was considered the go-to guide for raising children in the late 19th century, but his advice now sounds downright cruel. He advised parents not to pick […]
1. La Tomatina – Spain’s Giant Food Fight Imagine thousands of people crammed into a small town square, hurling overripe tomatoes at each other with reckless abandon. That’s exactly what happens every year in Buñol, Spain, during La Tomatina. This
1. Memorizing Phone Numbers Back in the day, people had entire phone books stored in their heads. If you wanted to call a friend, you had to actually remember their number or jot it down in a little address book.
1. RSVP Promptly and Honestly In the past, if you received an invitation, responding promptly was a must. It wasn’t just polite—it helped hosts plan food, seating, and the overall vibe of the event. Ignoring the RSVP or responding late
1. Strict Bedtimes Without Exceptions Back in the day, bedtime was non-negotiable. Kids were expected to be in bed by a specific time, no matter what. Rain or shine, birthday parties or family gatherings, once the clock struck the set
1. “Groovy” Back in the ’60s and ’70s, “groovy” was the go-to word for anything cool or exciting. It carried a certain laid-back, hippie charm that fit perfectly with the era’s counterculture vibes. If you still find yourself slipping “groovy”
1. The Price Is Right‘s $1 Million Loss The excitement on The Price Is Right is usually heart-pounding, but one moment left everyone speechless for an entirely different reason. Contestant Michael Stouffer made it all the way to the Final
