1. Bloodletting Cured Everything For centuries, doctors swore that draining blood was the cure for almost any ailment. From headaches to fevers, patients were routinely bled with the idea that it balanced the body’s “humors.” George Washington himself was treated […]
1. Clinton Road, New Jersey Clinton Road has become the stuff of urban legend in the Garden State. Locals say if you stop on the bridge at midnight and toss coins into the water, a ghostly boy will return them
1. The Paramount Theatre, Austin, Texas The Paramount Theatre is a beautiful old gem that opened its doors in 1915. While it dazzled audiences with vaudeville acts and silent films, its ornate halls were also rumored to be home to
1. Ayds Diet Candy Back in the day, people actually thought candy could help you lose weight, and Ayds Diet Candy was proof of that mindset. It came in flavors like chocolate and butterscotch and was marketed as a way
1. Jell-O Salad with Vegetables Back in the ’60s, Jell-O wasn’t just for dessert. Families proudly served gelatin “salads” loaded with shredded carrots, chopped celery, and sometimes even olives. The bright, wobbly molds were often the centerpiece at dinner tables
1. Ecto Cooler If you grew up in the late ’80s or early ’90s, chances are you remember the bright green juice box that seemed way cooler than anything else in your lunchbox. Ecto Cooler was a tie-in with Ghostbusters,
1. Resurrection Mary, Chicago If you’ve ever driven along Archer Avenue near Chicago, you may have heard about Resurrection Mary. The story goes that motorists sometimes pick up a young woman in a white dress who asks for a ride,
