1. Blood Is Blue Until It Hits Oxygen One of the most common body myths is that blood is blue inside our veins and only turns red when it meets oxygen. People point to the bluish tint of veins under […]

1. Clinton Road Bridge, New Jersey Clinton Road in West Milford is often called the most haunted road in America, and its small bridge over Dead Man’s Curve adds to the legend. Travelers say if you toss a coin into

1. Hostess Chocodiles Chocodiles were basically Twinkies dipped in a thick coat of chocolate, and for kids in the ’80s and ’90s, that was enough to feel like you’d discovered dessert heaven. They weren’t always easy to find either, which

1. Crystal Pepsi Crystal Pepsi was one of those products that felt futuristic when it hit shelves in the early ’90s, but it actually had its roots in late ’80s clear beverage trends. The idea was simple: a cola that

1. The Taco Bell Chihuahua In the late ’90s, Taco Bell’s little Chihuahua became a pop culture star with the catchphrase, “¡Yo quiero Taco Bell!” The commercials were funny and catchy, and the dog quickly turned into a mascot you

1. Trees That Whispered Your Name One of the eeriest myths kids used to hear was that certain trees could whisper your name if you wandered too far into the forest. The idea was that if you heard your own

1. Diet Potato Chips with Olestra Remember those fat-free chips that hit the shelves in the ’90s? They promised all the salty, crunchy satisfaction without the guilt. The secret ingredient was Olestra, a synthetic fat substitute that your body couldn’t