1. X-Ray Glasses Back in the day, advertisements for “X-ray glasses” were a common sight in children’s catalogs. These were marketed as a fun way to see through walls or even people’s clothing—at least that’s what the colorful ads promised. […]

1. Line-Drying Clothes Back in the day, most households relied on clotheslines instead of dryers. Not only did this habit save on electricity bills, but it also made clothes last longer by avoiding the wear and tear of a machine

1. “Boys are naturally better at math than girls” For years, the idea that boys excelled in math and science while girls were better suited for arts and humanities was widely accepted in classrooms. This belief not only discouraged young

1. Sushi Sushi might be a staple at modern dinner parties, but back in the ’60s, the thought of raw fish was enough to make most Americans recoil. The idea of eating uncooked seafood, paired with sticky rice and seaweed,

1. The Museum of Death – Los Angeles, USA If you find yourself in Los Angeles and are looking for something a little more unconventional, the Museum of Death is a must-visit. It’s exactly what it sounds like – a

1. The Prophecies of Nostradamus Nostradamus, the famous 16th-century French astrologer and physician, is known for his cryptic predictions, many of which have been interpreted as eerily accurate. One of his most famous quatrains is said to reference the rise

1. Taco Bell’s “Ketchup Supreme” In the early ’90s, Taco Bell introduced the “Ketchup Supreme,” which combined their classic taco ingredients with—you guessed it—ketchup. Aimed at appealing to a younger crowd, the fast food chain thought that adding a twist