1. Jell-O 1-2-3 This colorful dessert was like a magic trick in a glass. You’d mix it up and somehow it would separate into three layers—creamy, fluffy, and jiggly Jell-O all in one. For kids in the ’60s and ’70s, […]

1. Burger Chef If you grew up in the ’60s or ’70s, chances are you begged your parents to take you to Burger Chef. With its kid-friendly meals and space-themed branding, it was a direct competitor to McDonald’s—and for a

1. Slip ’N Slide Nothing said summer like a Slip ’N Slide unrolled across the lawn, with kids racing to dive onto it headfirst. The commercials made it look like endless fun, but the reality wasn’t always so carefree. The

1. You Only Use 10% of Your Brain This myth has been repeated so often that people began to believe most of their brain just sat there unused. In truth, scans prove that nearly every part of our brain is

1. Six Flags New Orleans, Louisiana When Hurricane Katrina devastated New Orleans in 2005, Six Flags was one of its victims. The amusement park was left underwater for weeks, and by the time the water receded, the rides were destroyed

1. Hoop Skirts the Size of Small Rooms Back in the 1800s, hoop skirts were all the rage. Women wore these massive wire cages under their dresses, creating a bell shape so wide they had trouble fitting through doors. It

1. Raw Milk Back in the day, raw milk was considered wholesome and even medicinal. Families would drink it straight from the cow without a second thought. But today, health officials warn against it because unpasteurized milk can harbor harmful