Childhood

14 Library Memories That Instantly Take You Back

14 Library Memories That Instantly Take You Back

These 14 library memories capture the quiet moments and tiny rituals that defined a simpler time.

18 Retro Commercials That Were Burned into Your Brain

18 Retro Commercials That Were Burned into Your Brain

These 18 retro commercials stuck with you for years, not because they were perfect, but because they were everywhere.

10 Foods Our Parents Swore Were Healthy — But Definitely Weren’t

10 Foods Our Parents Swore Were Healthy — But Definitely Weren’t

Many foods our parents believed were healthy were actually high in sugar, sodium, or artificial ingredients.

10 Childhood Superstitions That Everyone Took Seriously

10 Childhood Superstitions That Everyone Took Seriously

Here's a playful yet haunting dive into the quirky superstitions that ruled our childhoods — where cracked sidewalks, watermelon seeds, and singing at dinner could shape our destinies.

14 Playground Equipment That Would Never Be Approved Today

14 Playground Equipment That Would Never Be Approved Today

These 14 pieces of old-school playground equipment were once common but are now considered too unsafe for modern standards.

13 Random Rules Adults Used to Make Up for No Reason

13 Random Rules Adults Used to Make Up for No Reason

Growing up meant following a bunch of strange rules that didn’t always make sense, but questioning them wasn’t really an option. Adults had a way of making up rules that felt official, even when they had no real purpose. Looking back, many of those “because I said so” moments now seem more funny than logical.