1. Aqua Dots: The Glittery Poison In the mid-2000s, Aqua Dots were all the rage for their fun, colorful beads that could be arranged into shapes and designs. But in 2007, the toy was pulled from shelves when it was […]
1. Six Flags New Orleans – A Ghostly Playground Six Flags New Orleans was once a vibrant amusement park that drew families in from all over, but after Hurricane Katrina in 2005, it was left in ruins. The storm caused
1. The Toast-O-Lator The Toast-O-Lator promised to take breakfast convenience to a whole new level with its futuristic design. First hitting the market in the 1950s, this appliance was essentially a vertical toaster that could handle several slices of bread
1. The Aokigahara Forest, Japan Aokigahara, also known as the “Suicide Forest,” sits at the base of Mount Fuji in Japan. It has earned a dark reputation over the years, with many locals believing the forest is haunted by restless
1. The 1872 Law Banning Public Dancing in Massachusetts In 1872, Massachusetts passed a law making it illegal to dance in public unless you had a permit. It was introduced as a public safety measure to prevent rowdy behavior, which,
1. Oxtail Once considered a scrap left over from butchering, oxtail was a cheap cut that people used to stretch into soups and stews when money was tight. It takes hours to tenderize, so it became a staple in low-income
1. The Creepy “Stranger Danger” Message One of the most widespread childhood fears promoted by TV PSAs in the ’70s and ’80s was the fear of strangers. The infamous “stranger danger” campaigns were often filled with disturbing images of unknown
