When being young meant testing the limits of what our bodies could survive. From launching our bikes off homemade ramps and playing chicken in traffic, to using dangerous construction sites as our playground, childhood adventure was often intertwined with how far you were willing to go--and the consequences that came with it. Armed with cherry bombs, slingshots, and more confidence than caution, we pushed boundaries in ways that would make parents today shudder.
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S2 E1Killer Crazes
Apr 19, 202643 min
Remember when "everybody's doing it" was reason enough to dive in headfirst? From gravity-defying flagpole sitting and phone booth cramming, to pet skunks and goldfish gulpers, we reveal the wildest crazes that once swept the nation. These
S2 E2Looks That Kill
Apr 26, 202642 min
Remember when looking your best meant risking life and limb? From dentures that could explode at the dinner table and stiff shirt collars that strangled us to death, the pursuit of the perfect look once pushed us to surprisingly dangerous l
S2 E3Twisted Toys
May 3, 202642 min
It's a mind-blowing, bone-rattling trip through the toys of yesteryear that remind us of a time when childhood was wilder, freer, and far more hazardous.
S2 E4Hell on Wheels
May 10, 202642 min
Henry Winkler explores the era when travel was a death trap. From exploding steam engines to seatbelt-free cars, find out how your commute used to be a high-stakes gamble with your life.
S2 E5Domestic Dangers
May 17, 202642 min
Henry dives into the hidden hazards found in and around the home. From backyard trash fires and the flood risks of waterbed mishaps to finger-pinching fans and toxic garden hoses, the risky domestic conveniences of the past that are now un
S2 E6Thrills & Spills
May 31, 202642 min
Henry Winkler revisits the bone-breaking fun of vintage amusement parks and fairs. From rickety wooden coasters to zero-safety carnival rides, see how our quest for a cheap thrill used to be a one-way ticket to the ER.