Author name: Jessica Garrison

1. Don’t Call It “Frisco” in California If you ever refer to San Francisco as “Frisco,” expect some side-eye—or a […]

1. Pet Rock (1975) In the mid-1970s, Gary Dahl turned a literal rock into a multimillion-dollar novelty. Packaged in a

1. Hard Rock Cafe Pins Hard Rock Cafe made pin collecting feel like a global scavenger hunt. Travelers proudly bought

1. Selling Lemonade Without a Permit Children selling lemonade on the sidewalk have been shut down in multiple states due

1. Having Your Own Landline Phone (Especially With a Cord That Reached the Hallway) Back then, getting your own landline—usually

1. San Francisco, CA Living cheaply in SF often means one-room micro-studios around 150 square feet. These units might have

1. “Do Not Sit” Signs on Benches You’ll occasionally find benches or public seating areas in the U.S. with signs