1. Deborah Sampson Deborah Sampson was a Revolutionary War hero who disguised herself as a man to fight for American independence. At a time when women weren’t allowed to serve in the military, she cut her hair, bound her chest, […]

1. Pet Rocks Believe it or not, people in the ’70s actually spent money on rocks—yes, plain old rocks. The Pet Rock craze took off in 1975 when an advertising executive named Gary Dahl turned an ordinary stone into the

1. Madam C.J. Walker Manufacturing Company Madam C.J. Walker is often celebrated as one of the first self-made female millionaires, but her business legacy is just as important. She built a beauty empire in the early 1900s, creating hair care

1. Octavia Butler Octavia Butler didn’t just write science fiction—she revolutionized it. At a time when the genre was overwhelmingly white and male, she carved out a space for herself with stories that blended sci-fi, Afrofuturism, and deeply human themes.

1. New Orleans Yat Accent The New Orleans Yat accent, named after the local phrase “Where y’at?”, has been fading for years. Once common among working-class residents, it sounds similar to a Brooklyn accent due to Irish, Italian, and German

1. Blockbuster At one point, Blockbuster was the go-to spot for Friday night movie rentals. With thousands of stores across the country, it seemed unstoppable—until streaming services like Netflix changed the game. The company had a chance to buy Netflix

1. Feathered Hair Feathered hair was the style of the ’70s, and it screamed effortless chic—until it didn’t. The layers would cascade down in a soft, fluffy manner, framing the face in a way that looked oh-so-natural. Celebrities like Farrah