History

12 Everyday Habits from the Past That Would Be Illegal Now

12 Everyday Habits from the Past That Would Be Illegal Now

These once-common behaviors would get you fined, or even jailed today.

10 Photos from the Past That Reveal Shocking Cultural Shifts

10 Photos from the Past That Reveal Shocking Cultural Shifts

These old photographs capture everyday moments that highlight how much our culture, habits, and values have changed over time.

15 Playground Rules from the Past That Would Never Fly Today

15 Playground Rules from the Past That Would Never Fly Today

Playgrounds used to be wild, risky, and mostly unsupervised — but many of the old rules (or lack of them) would never be allowed today.

12 Stores You Forgot Existed — Until Now

12 Stores You Forgot Existed — Until Now

These once-popular stores used to be everywhere, but most have disappeared — though their names still spark a wave of nostalgia.

17 Times the Media Got Major Stories Completely Wrong

17 Times the Media Got Major Stories Completely Wrong

Even trusted news outlets have made serious mistakes. These are 17 times they got major stories completely wrong.

12 Words That Stumped Spelling Bee Finalists Over the Last 100 Years

12 Words That Stumped Spelling Bee Finalists Over the Last 100 Years

Spelling bees are full of pressure, bright lights, and words that most people have never even heard before. Over the past century, some words have stood out for being especially tricky, even for the brightest young minds.