12 Punishments Teachers Used in the ’70s That Would Be Banned Now
A wild look back at the shocking punishments teachers dished out in the 1970s—when discipline meant pain, shame, and a paddle with holes.
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10 Banned NASCAR Modifications That Were Brilliant (and Illegal)
Learn about the creative but illegal changes made to NASCAR cars that pushed the limits of racing technology. A lot of these changes were ahead of their time, even though some of them were banned because they were unsafe or gave unfair advantages.
18 Schoolyard Trends from the ’90s That Got Banned
These 18 schoolyard trends from the ’90s were so fun (or chaotic) that schools had no choice but to ban them.
15 Foods from the Past You’d Never Find in Stores Today
These old-school foods were once pantry staples, but today, they’re banned, forgotten, or just too weird for modern tastes.
10 Toys That Were Surprisingly Banned in Certain Countries
Although toys are usually considered fun, some have been banned in some countries over the years for safety and cultural reasons or because they could be harmful. Even though these toys were popular in many parts of the world, they were limited by the law because of their materials, production hazards, or effects on children.
12 Old-School Toys That Would Be Considered Unsafe Today
Some of the toys we grew up with were fun, but looking back, it’s a miracle we survived them.