12 Inventions That Made Headlines Then Vanished
These are 12 inventions that once captured headlines and imaginations but quickly disappeared after failing to live up to their hype.
These are 12 inventions that once captured headlines and imaginations but quickly disappeared after failing to live up to their hype.
Here's a look back at cultural fads that burned bright but fizzled out in less than a month.
Recess used to be all about running, jumping, and inventing games that needed little more than chalk or a ball. Today’s playgrounds look a lot different, with many classic games slowly fading out of sight.
Flipping through old yearbooks can bring back a wave of nostalgia, but it also invites a fair amount of secondhand embarrassment. From questionable fashion choices to awkward photo trends, some things are best left in the past.
Every classroom had at least one teacher whose signature sayings lived on long after the final bell. Whether they were funny, strict, or unintentionally dramatic, these phrases were repeated endlessly by students who knew them by heart.
School lunches used to come with a side of excitement, especially when a beloved snack made it onto the tray. Over the years, though, many iconic cafeteria treats have quietly disappeared, leaving behind only sweet memories.