1. Put Whiskey on Teething Gums Some old magazines actually suggested rubbing whiskey on a baby’s gums to soothe teething pain. The thinking was that the alcohol would numb the area and help them sleep better. Parents back then likely […]
1. Watching the Spirits Cross Over In parts of Europe, families once believed that New Year’s Eve was a night when the spirits of the dead roamed freely. People would sit quietly by candlelight, almost like a vigil, to see
1. Aspic Molds If you went to a party in the ’70s, there’s a good chance you saw something shimmering on the buffet table. Aspic molds, those gelatin-based dishes stuffed with vegetables, meats, or even seafood, were considered fancy. Hosts
1. Fuzzy Dice If you think of a ’60s car, chances are fuzzy dice hanging from the rearview mirror comes to mind. They weren’t just for decoration, they became a kind of status symbol, especially among younger drivers who wanted
1. Beating Rugs Outside Once upon a time, carpets didn’t get the luxury of a vacuum cleaner. Instead, they were dragged outside, draped over a clothesline, and beaten with a paddle until clouds of dust filled the air. It was
1. Centralia, Pennsylvania Centralia looks like your average quiet Pennsylvania town at first, but it’s hiding a terrifying secret underground. A coal mine fire started in 1962 and it’s still burning to this day, sending smoke and toxic gases through
1. Lake Shawnee Amusement Park, West Virginia Lake Shawnee has a reputation as one of the most haunted parks in America, and for good reason. Built on a former Native American burial ground, it was the site of several tragic
