1. Snacktime Cabbage Patch Kid At first glance, the Snacktime Cabbage Patch Kid looked like any other adorable ‘90s doll. It had a motorized mouth that could “chew” plastic snacks, which sounded like fun—until kids started getting their fingers and […]
1. Talking to Strangers in Line In many parts of the U.S., striking up a conversation while waiting in line is totally normal. Whether it’s small talk at the grocery store or chatting with someone at the post office, Americans
1. Talking Loudly in Public Spaces Americans aren’t necessarily trying to be rude when they speak loudly, but it’s a habit that can turn heads abroad—and not in a good way. In many countries, especially in Europe and parts of
1. Lysol Disinfectant as a Feminine Hygiene Product It’s hard to believe today, but for decades Lysol wasn’t just marketed for cleaning toilets or kitchen counters. In the early-to-mid 20th century, it was advertised to women as a feminine hygiene
1. Burger King’s “Women Belong in the Kitchen” Tweet (2021) Burger King UK stirred up a firestorm when they tweeted, “Women belong in the kitchen” on International Women’s Day. It was meant to promote a culinary scholarship for female chefs,
1. Automat by Horn & Hardart Once considered the height of futuristic convenience, the Automat felt like something out of The Jetsons. You’d pop a few coins into a shiny vending machine-style wall, open a little glass door, and—voila!—your hot
1. Penmanship Perfection In the ’50s, your report card didn’t just care if you knew how to spell, it cared how you wrote it. Entire grades were dedicated to cursive handwriting, and kids were drilled to make their loops, hooks,
