The worst years to be alive in the 17th century
The worst years to be alive in the 17th century At about three in the morning on September 2, 1666, Samuel Pepys’s maid woke him to say a great fire was burning in the City. […]
5 sneaky reasons your car insurance went up, even with a clean driving record
5 sneaky reasons your car insurance went up, even with a clean driving record Few pieces of mail are as quietly infuriating as a car insurance renewal that jumped while your driving record stayed spotless. […]
Questionable parenting trends from the past
Questionable parenting trends from the year you were born Every generation has trendy techniques, some beloved, some questionable in hindsight. Parenting fads reflect cultural norms, scientific understanding, and societal pressures of each era. Look back […]
Vintage car ads that made everyone dream of the open road
Classic Car Ads That Defined an Era Vintage car advertisements weren’t just about selling a vehicle, they were selling a lifestyle, a promise of freedom, and a dream of the open road. Enjoy this collection […]
Sam’s Club meals that beat restaurant takeout prices
Sam’s Club meals that beat restaurant takeout prices Sam’s Club’s Member’s Mark rotisserie chicken is $4.98, and the club limits online orders to three, which says a lot about how popular it is. That price […]
Only people who grew up in the ’80s can name all 12 of these household objects
Only people who grew up in the ’80s can name all 12 of these household objects Joseph Pedott sold two of the decade’s most recognizable jingle-backed household objects: “ch-ch-ch-Chia” and “clap on, clap off.” One […]
The worst years to be alive in the 17th century
The worst years to be alive in the 17th century At about three in the morning on September 2, 1666, Samuel Pepys’s maid woke him to say a great fire was burning in the City. […]
The ’50s parenting practices we now know were terrible for kids’ brains
The ’50s parenting practices we now know were terrible for kids’ brains The 1950s promised perfect families with spotless homes and well-behaved children. Modern neuroscience reveals many beloved parenting practices from this era actually damaged […]
12 school memories every Boomer swears were “character building”
12 school memories every Boomer swears were “character building” Throughout the 1950s and 1960s, critics grew concerned with what scholar Richard Hofstadter called “the overvalued child,” referring to Baby Boomers raised with Dr. Spock’s positive […]
Vintage Halloween photos from American porches to the White House
American Vintage Halloween Photos Vintage photos that capture the spooky, sweet, and sometimes strange history of the Halloween in America, from porches to the decorated halls of the White House, to see how the holiday’s […]