1. Lead-Based Face Powder Back in the day, women wanted a pale complexion so badly that they dusted their faces with powders laced with lead. At the time, this was considered a beauty standard, but what they didn’t realize was […]
1. The Babylonians’ Demon Traps In ancient Babylon, people believed that evil spirits were always lurking around corners. To protect themselves, they placed small clay figurines of protective gods beneath the floors of their homes. These figures were meant to
1. Jell-O 1-2-3 This colorful dessert was like a magic trick in a glass. You’d mix it up and somehow it would separate into three layers—creamy, fluffy, and jiggly Jell-O all in one. For kids in the ’60s and ’70s,
1. Six Flags New Orleans, Louisiana When Hurricane Katrina devastated New Orleans in 2005, Six Flags was one of its victims. The amusement park was left underwater for weeks, and by the time the water receded, the rides were destroyed
1. Hoop Skirts the Size of Small Rooms Back in the 1800s, hoop skirts were all the rage. Women wore these massive wire cages under their dresses, creating a bell shape so wide they had trouble fitting through doors. It
1. Marathon Bar The Marathon Bar was a true ’70s legend. It was an 8-inch long chocolate-covered caramel bar that came in a bright red wrapper with a ruler printed on it. Kids loved showing off how long it was,
1. Burger King’s Yumbo Hot Ham and Cheese Back in the ’80s, Burger King took a break from beef and rolled out the Yumbo, a hot ham and cheese sandwich that felt more like something your school cafeteria slapped together
