13 Once-Famous Americans Who Were National Celebrities – and Now No One Cares About Them
1. Richard Simmons Richard Simmons was once America’s most energetic fitness guru, known for his glittery tank tops, bouffant hair, […]
12 Eccentric Millionaires Who Tried to Build Their Own American Kingdoms
1. Howard Hughes – The Reclusive Tycoon Who Took Over a Las Vegas Empire Howard Hughes wasn’t just eccentric; he
13 Ridiculous Products Americans Actually Used in the 1800s
1. Tobacco Smoke Enemas Yes, you read that right. In the 1800s, doctors literally blew tobacco smoke into a patient’s
15 U.S. States That Tried Bold Experiments – and Got Results No One Expected
1. Texas: When Guns and Schools Mixed Texas has always had a strong pro-gun culture, but it took a dramatic
14 Unbelievable Objects That Have Been Declared “Historical Landmarks” in the U.S.
1. The Giant Thermometer – Baker, California Yes, a thermometer is a historical landmark, according to Phil Willon from The
14 American Churches You Have to See to Believe
1. The Chapel of the Holy Cross – Sedona, AZ Perched dramatically on red rock cliffs, this chapel feels like
12 U.S. Attractions That Were Huge in the 80s and Are Now Frozen in Time
1. Coney Island (Brooklyn, NY) Coney Island has been around since the early 1900s, but it was in the 1980s