1. Fanny Packs Back in the ’80s, fanny packs were a must-have accessory for any schoolkid. These handy little bags allowed you to carry your essentials while keeping your hands free for more important things—like trading stickers or trying to […]

1. Talking Loudly in Public Spaces Americans aren’t necessarily trying to be rude when they speak loudly, but it’s a habit that can turn heads abroad—and not in a good way. In many countries, especially in Europe and parts of

1. Chuck Cunningham on Happy Days Chuck Cunningham was Richie’s older brother on Happy Days, but you wouldn’t know it if you only caught the later seasons. Originally played by Gavan O’Herlihy and then briefly by Randolph Roberts, Chuck quietly

1. Lysol Disinfectant as a Feminine Hygiene Product It’s hard to believe today, but for decades Lysol wasn’t just marketed for cleaning toilets or kitchen counters. In the early-to-mid 20th century, it was advertised to women as a feminine hygiene

1. The Game of Life Was Originally a Morality Lesson When you spun that wheel in The Game of Life, it probably felt like a lighthearted ride through adult milestones. But the original version, created by Milton Bradley in 1860,

1. Burger King’s “Women Belong in the Kitchen” Tweet (2021) Burger King UK stirred up a firestorm when they tweeted, “Women belong in the kitchen” on International Women’s Day. It was meant to promote a culinary scholarship for female chefs,

1. Matching Your Purse to Your Shoes Back in the ’70s, women were practically trained to match their shoes and handbags. If you wore brown pumps, you’d better have a brown leather handbag to go with them, or you were