1. Old Civil Defense Geiger Counters Every so often, someone cleaning out a basement comes across a small yellow or olive-colored box labeled for radiation detection. These are often Civil Defense Geiger counters distributed in the United States during the […]

1. Wall Drug What started as a struggling pharmacy in 1931 became one of the most famous roadside attractions in America, largely thanks to free ice water and clever advertising signs along highways. Travelers heading to the Black Hills couldn’t

1. Twinkies Twinkies have been around since 1930, and despite a few close calls, they have never really disappeared. Originally filled with banana cream, the flavor was switched to vanilla during World War II due to banana shortages. They became

1. Lawn Darts (Jarts) Lawn darts, often sold under the name Jarts, were marketed as a backyard game where players tossed heavy, metal-tipped darts toward a plastic ring on the ground. The darts were weighted and designed to land point-first,

1. George Washington and the Cherry Tree Story The story of George Washington confessing “I cannot tell a lie” after chopping down a cherry tree is one of the most widely repeated tales in American history. It has been used

1. A&P Grocery Stores For decades, The Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Company, better known as A&P, was a fixture in neighborhoods across the United States. At its peak in the early 20th century, it was one of the largest

1. The Quiz Show Scandals Were Completely Rigged In the 1950s, quiz shows looked like the most honest form of entertainment on television. Viewers believed contestants were winning based purely on knowledge, and shows like Twenty-One became massive hits. Behind