1. Clackers If you grew up in the ’60s, you probably remember Clackers—those two acrylic balls attached to a string that kids would swing up and down until they smacked together. The toy was supposed to help with coordination, but […]

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,

1. Pizza Squares School pizza was in a league of its own. It wasn’t quite like delivery and it certainly didn’t resemble anything you’d bake at home, but those rectangular slices with the slightly sweet sauce and rubbery cheese were

1. Burning Herbs in the Streets When plague swept through medieval towns, people often set piles of herbs and spices on fire right in the middle of the streets. The idea was that the sweet or pungent smoke would drive

1. The Bell That Rang on Its Own In certain villages, people whispered about church bells that tolled when no one was near them. The strange part was that these rings often came at night, long after the church was

1. Fire Whistles at Night Many older generations passed down the belief that if you whistled near a fire at night, evil spirits would come calling. Parents would warn children to stay quiet around campfires, fearing that a simple tune

1. Miracle Feather Dusters Once upon a time, the feather duster was advertised as the only cleaning tool you’d ever need. Infomercials showed homemakers effortlessly sweeping away dust in one graceful flick, leaving spotless furniture behind. These “miracle” dusters promised