The Fiji Mermaid Hoax
In 1842 Barnum’s American Museum displayed an authentic real-life mermaid… it wasn’t true but strap in because this is a story with multiple cons, a famous entertainer, and a few mysteries
The Straw Hat Riots of 1922
Fashion faux pas like wearing white after labor day are taken pretty seriously by some people, well in New York City in 1922 a different fashion faux pas and tradition were taken so seriously it caused riots for three days.
NYC vs Chipotle $151 Million Lawsuit Explained
With the recent news of NYC filing a $151 million lawsuit against Chipotle for violating what is called the Fair Work Week Law and New York States Sick Leave Law we decided to take a look at what exactly the suit alleges Chipotle did wrong.
Why Did NYC Make Pinball Machines Illegal?
For 30 years pinball was illegal beginning in New York City then spreading to other cities throughout the United States. Pinball machines were blamed for corrupting the minds of children leading them down a dark path of gambling and the devil.