It’s easy to assume we know what’s in the Bible until we read it. Centuries of tradition, pop culture, and well-meaning retellings have added layers that weren’t originally there, including misunderstood miracles and phrases that never appeared in scripture. These...
You might remember them from your own childhood—or from the way your parents were raised—but many everyday manners that once...
History has a habit of misplacing its most fascinating possessions. Wars, thefts, natural disasters, and sometimes just sheer bad luck...
For all the headlines about extravagant tombs and golden coffins, there’s a surprising number of iconic names whose final resting places...
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Roller coasters in the 1970s were often unpolished, occasionally jarring, but rarely forgettable. They didn’t all survive, but the ones that did...
Before stores started prioritizing speed and minimalism, Kmart offered a more hands-on shopping environment. You could leave with basic groceries, a discount...
Before thrill rides took over, many park favorites were built around weird ideas, simple mechanics, and low-tech fun. They gradually disappeared as...
They came of age in a world that moved fast—TVs entered homes, suburbs sprawled, and rock ‘n’ roll was brand new. Eventually,...
The 1970s were the decade for wildly specific kitchen gadgets. Many of these inventions had short-lived fame before vanishing into drawers or...
Some stores felt like they’d be around forever until they weren’t, either due to changing trends, online competition, or financial missteps. These...
Papal elections might be rooted in faith, but don’t let the incense and chanting fool you—there’s a lot more going on than...
Sears didn’t just sell washing machines and Craftsman tools—it built the way America shopped, then slowly dismantled it. Its story is loaded...
The 1970s were the golden era for American shopping malls. These complexes offered a unique combination of shopping, entertainment, and social interaction....