1. Misty Copeland Misty Copeland made history in 2015 when she became the first Black woman to be named principal dancer at the American Ballet Theatre. She didn’t have the typical ballet background—starting dance at 13, much later than most […]

1. Maurice Ashley Maurice Ashley made history in 1999 when he became the first Black chess grandmaster, but his impact goes far beyond that title. Born in Jamaica and raised in Brooklyn, he fell in love with chess as a

1. Hello, Larry Some sitcoms start off with promise, but Hello, Larry was doomed from the start. This Diff’rent Strokes spinoff starred McLean Stevenson as a radio talk show host who moves to Portland with his two teenage daughters after

1. “The Brady Bunch” The catchy theme song for The Brady Bunch became an anthem for many, despite the show itself being a bit cheesy by today’s standards. With its upbeat lyrics and memorable melody, the song instantly brings to

1. McDonald’s McDLT McDonald’s thought they had a genius idea with the McDLT—keeping the hot side hot and the cool side cool. The burger came in a double-sided Styrofoam container, separating the beef patty from the lettuce and tomato. Customers

1. Casa Bonita Required Guests to Order Food Before Entering Casa Bonita was famous for its cliff divers, elaborate indoor scenery, and all-you-can-eat sopapillas, but there was a catch. Guests weren’t allowed to enter unless they ordered a meal, even

1. Jaws: The Revenge (1987) The original Jaws was a masterpiece that changed the way people looked at the ocean, but by the time Jaws: The Revenge rolled around, the franchise had completely jumped the shark—literally. This time, the plot