1. The Hope Diamond The Hope Diamond is one of the most famous cursed objects in the world, and it currently sits in the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History. The massive 45.52-carat blue gem has a glittering presence, but […]

1. Ayds Diet Candy Back in the day, people actually thought candy could help you lose weight, and Ayds Diet Candy was proof of that mindset. It came in flavors like chocolate and butterscotch and was marketed as a way

1. The Stanley Hotel, Colorado The Stanley Hotel in Estes Park is famous for inspiring Stephen King’s The Shining, and many guests say it feels like stepping into the pages of his novel. Strange noises, flickering lights, and doors that

1. Singing Waitstaff Once upon a time, restaurants thought the best way to entertain diners was to have waiters suddenly break into song. Some places had entire choreographed routines where your server might belt out a Broadway tune while delivering

1. Midnight Whistling Walks Some small towns believed whistling after dark could keep spirits at bay. Groups of locals would walk through the streets, whistling in unison to make sure wandering ghosts didn’t feel welcome. It sounds eerie to imagine

1. Jell-O Salad with Vegetables Back in the ’60s, Jell-O wasn’t just for dessert. Families proudly served gelatin “salads” loaded with shredded carrots, chopped celery, and sometimes even olives. The bright, wobbly molds were often the centerpiece at dinner tables

1. Archie Bunker (All in the Family) Archie Bunker was a working-class guy from Queens who had no filter and wasn’t afraid to share his unfiltered opinions about politics, race, gender roles, and just about everything else. While Carroll O’Connor