1. The Door That Never Closed in Salem In the heart of Salem, Massachusetts, there’s a tale about a wooden door that refuses to stay shut. Locals say it belonged to a home where accused witches once sought refuge, and […]

1. The Twist Craze Chubby Checker’s “The Twist” hit in the early ’60s and suddenly everyone from teenagers to grandparents was swiveling their hips. Unlike older dances that required partners to move in sync, The Twist let everyone dance solo,

1. The Clapper “Clap on, clap off, the Clapper!” That commercial jingle was practically impossible to escape in the ’80s and ’90s. The Clapper was marketed as the ultimate convenience, letting you turn lights on and off just by clapping

1. Lawn Darts (a.k.a. Jarts) If you grew up in the ’70s or ’80s, you probably remember these heavy metal darts that were meant to be tossed into a plastic ring target on the lawn. The idea was simple enough,

1. Bonkers If you grew up in the ’80s, you probably remember Bonkers commercials just as much as the candy itself. The chewy squares had a fruity outer shell with a burst of filling inside, and the ads showed people

1. Harvey Wallbanger If you walked into a disco in the ’70s, there’s a good chance someone was sipping a Harvey Wallbanger. This bright, citrusy drink was basically a screwdriver with a splash of Galliano on top, giving it that

1. Lighting Candles to Ward Off Spirits In some parts of Europe, families would light candles in every window of the house once the sun set during the darkest days of winter. It wasn’t just for decoration or warmth, but