1. Lead Toy Soldiers Toy soldiers were a huge hit with kids in the ’30s, often painted in bright, shiny colors. The problem was that those colors came from lead-based paint, which today we know is highly toxic. Kids would […]

1. The Keeper Who Never Left Many sailors swear that certain lighthouses are still manned by keepers who died long ago. They say you can hear the faint sound of boots pacing in the lantern room or the creak of

1. Thunder Was Angels Bowling in Heaven Plenty of kids grew up being told that thunder was nothing more than angels bowling up in the clouds. The loud crack was said to be a strike, while the rolling rumble was

1. The Child’s Rocking Horse Many barns hold onto family heirlooms, but finding a tiny rocking horse covered in dust and spiderwebs feels unsettling. Locals say the creak of the wood echoes louder than it should when nudged, almost like

1. Hot ’n Now Hot ’n Now was a fast-food chain that popped up in the early ’90s, known for its crazy low prices and a no-frills menu. They offered burgers and fries at just 39 cents, which was practically

1. Mount Everest and the Yeti For as long as explorers have braved Mount Everest, locals have spoken about the Yeti, a towering ape-like creature said to roam the icy slopes. Sherpas share chilling tales of footprints too large to

1. Howard Johnson’s At its peak, Howard Johnson’s was practically a roadside empire. With its orange roof and iconic Simple Simon logo, it was instantly recognizable to travelers on American highways. The gimmick here was consistency—you could walk into a