1. Bloodletting Cured Everything For centuries, doctors swore that draining blood was the cure for almost any ailment. From headaches to fevers, patients were routinely bled with the idea that it balanced the body’s “humors.” George Washington himself was treated […]

1. Knocking on Wood This habit goes back to ancient pagan rituals where people believed spirits lived inside trees. By knocking, they thought they could summon good spirits for protection or chase away bad ones. It wasn’t just a casual

1. Clinton Road, New Jersey Clinton Road has become the stuff of urban legend in the Garden State. Locals say if you stop on the bridge at midnight and toss coins into the water, a ghostly boy will return them

1. Hidden Dolls in the Walls There’s something about finding a doll in an old house that just feels wrong. Many people have pulled back drywall or opened an attic trunk only to find glass-eyed porcelain dolls staring back at

1. Aspen Soda Aspen Soda came out in 1978 with the idea of giving people a crisp apple-flavored alternative to the usual colas. Coca-Cola thought it would stand out in a crowded market, but most Americans just weren’t ready for

1. Cosmic Brownies There was something magical about peeling back that thin plastic and seeing those fudgy Cosmic Brownies sprinkled with colorful candy-coated chips. They weren’t just brownies, they were chewy little squares of joy that somehow managed to feel

1. The Paramount Theatre, Austin, Texas The Paramount Theatre is a beautiful old gem that opened its doors in 1915. While it dazzled audiences with vaudeville acts and silent films, its ornate halls were also rumored to be home to