1. “You’ll Go Blind if You Sit Too Close to the TV” For generations, sitting too close to the television was a surefire way to damage your eyes, or so the story went. Parents and grandparents warned us about the […]

1. Ribs Ribs have long been viewed as a quintessential “manly” food, thanks to their hearty nature and the need to get messy while eating. Traditionally, they were seen as a symbol of strength and ruggedness, often served at large

1. Knocker-Upper Before alarm clocks were widespread, a knocker-upper was a common profession. These individuals were hired to ensure people woke up on time for work, especially in industrial cities during the 18th and 19th centuries. Armed with a long

1. Handwriting Letters In the not-so-distant past, writing letters by hand was an essential part of communication. It was the primary way to stay connected with loved ones, especially before the age of email and text messages. People would take

1. Centralia, Pennsylvania – The Underground Fire That Never Went Out Centralia’s haunting tale begins in 1962 when a coal mine fire ignited beneath the town and has been burning ever since. Despite numerous attempts to extinguish the fire, it

1. No Talking Until Everyone Is Seated In the ’60s, dinner time was a time for family unity, and that meant no conversation until everyone was seated at the table. Parents made it clear that all members of the family,

1. Breaking a Mirror Brings Seven Years of Bad Luck It’s one of the most well-known superstitions out there—breaking a mirror brings seven years of bad luck. The origin of this belief dates back to ancient Rome, where it was