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

1. Times Square, New York City There’s no denying the energy of Times Square during the day. Tourists flock to it for the neon lights, street performers, and that “I’m really in NYC” feeling. But locals tend to avoid it

1. The Honeymooners – Lost Episode from the “Classic 39” It’s wild to think about now, but back in the early days of television, networks weren’t exactly great at keeping track of their content. One particular episode of The Honeymooners,

1. Honey You might drizzle it on your toast without a second thought, but honey is one of the oldest foods we still eat today. Ancient Egyptians used it not just as a sweetener, but also to embalm their dead,

1. The Dancing Plague of 1518 It sounds like something out of a horror movie, but the Dancing Plague of 1518 was a real event where dozens of people in Strasbourg (now modern-day France) literally danced themselves to death. One