1. Gelatin Meat Molds For some reason, the ’70s was the heyday of putting savory foods in gelatin. Imagine a layer of lime Jell-O with shredded chicken, olives, and celery suspended inside. It looked more like a science project than […]
1. Lake Shawnee Amusement Park, West Virginia Built on land tied to violent Native American conflicts and later tragedies, Lake Shawnee is often called one of the most haunted parks in the country. Locals whisper about ghostly children swinging on
1. Becky Conner on Roseanne When Lecy Goranson first played Becky Conner on Roseanne, she was the sarcastic but relatable oldest daughter. Then, in season 5, Goranson left for college, and the role was suddenly taken over by Sarah Chalke.
1. Gilligan’s Island (1964–1967) It may feel like a classic that ran forever, but Gilligan’s Island only lasted three short seasons before CBS pulled the plug. The misadventures of Gilligan, the Skipper, and the castaways quickly became a cultural touchstone,
1. Bloodletting Cured Everything For centuries, doctors swore that draining blood was the cure for almost any ailment. From headaches to fevers, patients were routinely bled with the idea that it balanced the body’s “humors.” George Washington himself was treated
1. Clinton Road, New Jersey Clinton Road has become the stuff of urban legend in the Garden State. Locals say if you stop on the bridge at midnight and toss coins into the water, a ghostly boy will return them
1. The Paramount Theatre, Austin, Texas The Paramount Theatre is a beautiful old gem that opened its doors in 1915. While it dazzled audiences with vaudeville acts and silent films, its ornate halls were also rumored to be home to
