14 Banned Books That Were Hugely Popular in 19th Century America
1. Frankenstein by Mary Shelley Though not explicitly banned as often as others, Frankenstein was widely condemned and frequently excluded […]
14 Medical Practices That Were Totally Normal Growing Up (And Would Be Illegal Now)
1. Giving Kids Codeine Cough Syrup If you had a nasty cough as a kid in the ’70s or ’80s,
15 Real Superstitions That Controlled Daily Life in 1800s America
1. The Number 13 Meant Trouble Fear of the number 13—triskaidekaphobia—was already alive and well in the 1800s, according to
14 Childhood Objects That Every American Over 30 Remembers Instantly
1. Lisa Frank Stationery If you were a kid in the ‘90s, chances are you had a binder or sticker
13 Local Ghost Stories That Will Keep You Up at Night
1. The Cursed Doll Robert – Key West, Florida Before Annabelle, there was Robert. This doll, once owned by a
14 Regional Foods That Will Have You Questioning What You Thought You Knew About American Cuisine
1. Fried Kool-Aid – California Fried Kool-Aid might sound like a bizarre novelty food, and that’s because it is. This
15 American Cities That Were Once Major Tourist Destinations and Are Now Hidden Gems
1. Galveston, Texas Once a booming port city and tourist destination for families, Galveston has become a charming, understated getaway,