1. The Local Video Rental Store For a long stretch from the late ’70s through the early 2000s, the neighborhood video store was where everyone ended up on a Friday night. Places like Blockbuster and smaller independent shops became social […]
1. Pontiac Silverdome For years, the Pontiac Silverdome in Michigan was one of the most recognizable stadiums in the Midwest. It opened in 1975 and served as the home of the Detroit Lions, along with hosting major concerts and even
1. The Disappearance of the Roanoke Colony In 1587, more than 100 English settlers arrived on Roanoke Island, off the coast of present-day North Carolina, hoping to establish a permanent colony. When their leader, John White, returned from England three
1. Judy Winslow (Family Matters) If you grew up watching Family Matters, you probably remember Judy Winslow as the youngest daughter in the Winslow family, at least for a while. Played by Jaimee Foxworth, Judy was part of the show’s
1. Spark Plug Gap Tools If you’ve ever opened an old toolbox and found a small metal disc with strange numbers stamped around the edge, it can look pretty mysterious at first. That’s actually a spark plug gap tool, something
1. County Fairs with Livestock Shows For decades, county fairs were the centerpiece of late summer in many parts of the United States. Families would plan entire weeks around livestock competitions, pie contests, and midway rides. Events like the Iowa
1. A Hidden Room Behind a Bookcase It sounds like something out of a movie, but people really have discovered entire rooms concealed behind built-in bookcases in older homes. In some cases, these rooms were intentionally designed as hidden spaces
