1. The “Good Luck” Horseshoe The idea that hanging a horseshoe over your door brings good luck is one tradition that’s often misunderstood. Many people believe this practice originates from Western European folklore, where the iron was thought to ward […]

1. Six Flags New Orleans – A Ghostly Playground Six Flags New Orleans was once a vibrant amusement park that drew families in from all over, but after Hurricane Katrina in 2005, it was left in ruins. The storm caused

1. Finding a Penny Brings Good Luck It’s the kind of superstition that’s become part of our daily lives—finding a penny, especially if it’s heads-up, is a sign of good fortune. Generations of people have bent down to pick up

1. The Toast-O-Lator The Toast-O-Lator promised to take breakfast convenience to a whole new level with its futuristic design. First hitting the market in the 1950s, this appliance was essentially a vertical toaster that could handle several slices of bread

1. “Read The Diary of Anne Frank” Without Warning It’s hard to imagine the uproar if students were assigned The Diary of Anne Frank without any context or preparation. The raw, harrowing account of a young Jewish girl hiding from

1. The Aokigahara Forest, Japan Aokigahara, also known as the “Suicide Forest,” sits at the base of Mount Fuji in Japan. It has earned a dark reputation over the years, with many locals believing the forest is haunted by restless

1. Eating Chicken Soup for Every Ailment Grandparents often swore by the healing powers of chicken soup, believing it could cure everything from a cold to a broken heart. There’s something comforting about a steaming bowl, and for many, it’s