1. Japan In Japan, silence isn’t just golden—it’s expected. Whether you’re on a crowded train or standing in line at the convenience store, talking too loudly can turn heads for all the wrong reasons. Commuters often wear headphones or simply […]
1. Ayds Reducing Plan Candy Back in the ’70s and early ’80s, Ayds candy was marketed as a delicious way to suppress your appetite and help you lose weight. The chewy caramels came in a little box and were supposed
1. Coloring Their Hair Once upon a time, showing up to school with a streak of blue or pink in your hair was seen as a full-on rebellion. Teachers would gasp, principals would call parents, and in some extreme cases,
1. Sneaking into an R-rated Movie Back in the ’70s, a lot of us found ourselves peeking around the corner at the box office, hoping the ticket guy wouldn’t ask for proof of age. It wasn’t that we wanted to
1. Green Bean Casserole There was always one aunt who insisted green bean casserole was “a classic,” even though the crunchy onions on top were usually the only part anyone touched. The green beans were always kind of mushy, swimming
1. The Kiss Army Was Practically a Paramilitary Group The Kiss Army started as a couple of teens trying to get their local radio station to play more Kiss tracks. Before long, it became an official fan club that recruited
1. Dad Was the Undisputed Boss of the House In most ’50s homes, Dad’s word was law. Whether it was deciding what car to buy or what time the family ate dinner, his authority went unquestioned. Kids knew not to
