1. Girls Couldn’t Handle Math or Science For years, classrooms taught young girls that their brains just weren’t wired for math or science. Teachers, textbooks, and even some so-called experts insisted boys were naturally better at logic and reasoning, while […]
1. Baby Tossing from Temples in India In parts of Karnataka and Maharashtra, a century-old ritual sees babies tossed from the roof of a temple into a cloth held by people below. It’s meant to bring health, good luck, and
1. Lark Voorhies Lark Voorhies was once a familiar face on Saturday mornings as Lisa Turtle on Saved by the Bell. Her fashion-forward, quick-witted character made her a standout, and fans expected to see much more of her after the
1. Potato Chips Legend has it that potato chips were born out of frustration. In 1853, a chef named George Crum was dealing with a picky customer who kept sending his fried potatoes back, complaining they were too thick. So
1. Bloodletting with Leeches Back in the day, if you had a fever, inflammation, or just seemed a little “off,” chances are someone would suggest letting some of your blood out. That might sound horrifying now, but using leeches was
1. Times Square, New York City There’s no denying the energy of Times Square during the day. Tourists flock to it for the neon lights, street performers, and that “I’m really in NYC” feeling. But locals tend to avoid it
1. Honey You might drizzle it on your toast without a second thought, but honey is one of the oldest foods we still eat today. Ancient Egyptians used it not just as a sweetener, but also to embalm their dead,
