
12 Everyday Symbols That Have a Dark or Unexpected History
Some everyday symbols you see all the time—like the peace sign or the thumbs-up—have surprisingly dark or weird origins.
Some everyday symbols you see all the time—like the peace sign or the thumbs-up—have surprisingly dark or weird origins.
Things that used to be part of everyday life would shock most people today.
Some widely accepted historical "facts" turn out to be myths, yet many still believe them.
Mysterious discoveries continue to baffle scientists, leaving more questions than answers.
Some predictions seemed absurd at the time, but history proved them right.
Some U.S. laws are so weird that you’d think they were made up—but nope, they’re real.