1. Bread It’s kind of amazing to think that the bread we eat today has roots stretching back over 14,000 years. Archaeologists discovered remnants of flatbread in what’s now Jordan, and these were baked before people even started farming. That […]

1. Lark Voorhies Lark Voorhies was once a familiar face on Saturday mornings as Lisa Turtle on Saved by the Bell. Her fashion-forward, quick-witted character made her a standout, and fans expected to see much more of her after the

1. The Museum of Death – Los Angeles, California If you’ve ever wanted to look mortality right in the face, this museum will give you more than you bargained for. The Museum of Death houses everything from crime scene photos

1. Potato Chips Legend has it that potato chips were born out of frustration. In 1853, a chef named George Crum was dealing with a picky customer who kept sending his fried potatoes back, complaining they were too thick. So

1. The Clacker Balls Remember those two hard plastic balls connected by a string that kids wildly swung around their fingers? Clacker Balls were a massive hit back in the ’70s, and the satisfying “clack” noise was oddly addictive. But

1. Bloodletting with Leeches Back in the day, if you had a fever, inflammation, or just seemed a little “off,” chances are someone would suggest letting some of your blood out. That might sound horrifying now, but using leeches was

1. Potato Peels and Beet Tops When food shortages hit hard during the war, even the most unappetizing scraps found their way onto dinner plates. Potato peels, which would normally go straight into the bin, were fried, boiled, or made