1. The Jetsons nailed video calls and smart homes When The Jetsons premiered in 1962, it painted a futuristic world filled with flying cars and robot maids. While we’re not zooming through the sky just yet, the show did predict […]
1. All in the Family Takes on the KKK In a two-part episode of All in the Family, Archie Bunker found himself caught up in a neighborhood crisis when a local group of white supremacists tried to recruit him. The
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
