1. Ketchup on Eggs There’s something about ketchup on scrambled eggs that sparks fierce debate. For some families, it was totally normal—just a splash of red on the breakfast plate. But outsiders? They’d wrinkle their noses like you’d committed a […]
1. McDonald’s McDLT McDonald’s introduced the McDLT in 1984, aiming to keep the hot side hot and the cool side cool by using a two-compartment styrofoam container. The idea was to let customers assemble their own burger, ensuring freshness. While
1. The Glorious Eighth of January The Glorious Eighth of January was once a nationwide celebration commemorating the American victory at the Battle of New Orleans in 1815. This battle, fought after the Treaty of Ghent had been signed, was
1. “You’ll Go Blind if You Sit Too Close to the TV” For generations, sitting too close to the television was a surefire way to damage your eyes, or so the story went. Parents and grandparents warned us about the
1. Knocker-Upper Before alarm clocks were widespread, a knocker-upper was a common profession. These individuals were hired to ensure people woke up on time for work, especially in industrial cities during the 18th and 19th centuries. Armed with a long
1. No Talking Until Everyone Is Seated In the ’60s, dinner time was a time for family unity, and that meant no conversation until everyone was seated at the table. Parents made it clear that all members of the family,
1. Clackers Clackers were a wildly popular toy in the early 1970s, consisting of two acrylic balls attached to a string. When swung together, they produced a loud clacking sound that fascinated children everywhere. However, the fun quickly turned dangerous
