1. The Local Video Rental Store For a long stretch from the late ’70s through the early 2000s, the neighborhood video store was where everyone ended up on a Friday night. Places like Blockbuster and smaller independent shops became social […]

1. Lucy’s Pregnancy on I Love Lucy When I Love Lucy tackled Lucy Ricardo’s pregnancy in 1952, it was considered groundbreaking, but also tightly controlled. The word “pregnant” was actually banned from the script, so characters had to say she

1. Pontiac Silverdome For years, the Pontiac Silverdome in Michigan was one of the most recognizable stadiums in the Midwest. It opened in 1975 and served as the home of the Detroit Lions, along with hosting major concerts and even

1. Boxes of Unlabeled VHS Tapes People who’ve opened abandoned storage units often talk about finding stacks of VHS tapes with no labels, no cases, and no clues about what’s on them. It’s not unusual to see dozens or even

1. The Disappearance of the Roanoke Colony In 1587, more than 100 English settlers arrived on Roanoke Island, off the coast of present-day North Carolina, hoping to establish a permanent colony. When their leader, John White, returned from England three

1. Cincinnati Chili (Ohio) If you didn’t grow up around Cincinnati, the first time you see chili poured over spaghetti can feel a little confusing. Cincinnati chili was developed by Macedonian immigrants in the 1920s and is known for its

1. Judy Winslow (Family Matters) If you grew up watching Family Matters, you probably remember Judy Winslow as the youngest daughter in the Winslow family, at least for a while. Played by Jaimee Foxworth, Judy was part of the show’s