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12 Local Stores That Disappeared Overnight

12 Local Stores That Disappeared Overnight

From beloved neighborhood gems to regional chains, these 12 local stores vanished almost overnight—each disappearance a surprising twist in the ever-shifting story of retail survival.

15 Cartoons from the Past That Quietly Got Pulled from TV

15 Cartoons from the Past That Quietly Got Pulled from TV

From edgy satire to surreal fantasy, these 15 cartoons were pulled from TV under mysterious, controversial, or quiet circumstances, leaving fans craving more of the quirky, bold animation that didn’t quite fit the mainstream mold.

13 TV Ads from the ’70s That Wouldn’t Be Allowed Today

13 TV Ads from the ’70s That Wouldn’t Be Allowed Today

These 13 wild TV ads from the 1970s are so off-the-wall, they’d get banned (or canceled) in a heartbeat today.

14 Workplace Norms That Wouldn’t Fly Today

14 Workplace Norms That Wouldn’t Fly Today

Work used to be a wild ride of smoking indoors, yelling in meetings, and faxing things like it was normal.

15 World Heritage Sites Everyone Should See at Least Once—In Honor of World Heritage Day

15 World Heritage Sites Everyone Should See at Least Once—In Honor of World Heritage Day

World Heritage Day is the perfect excuse to dream big and revisit some of the most awe-inspiring places on Earth.

13 Everyday Habits That Were Totally Normal 100 Years Ago (But Seem Crazy Now)

13 Everyday Habits That Were Totally Normal 100 Years Ago (But Seem Crazy Now)

A century ago, people had some wild daily habits that made total sense back then—and now feel like something out of a weird time-travel movie.