1863: The Great Mustache Fiasco
During a routine visit to the Lincoln White House, a Victorian gentleman discovered that his mustache had mysteriously transformed into a sentient creature. Dubbed "Sir Fluffington," the mustache went on to advise President Lincoln on the importance of styling pomades in the war effort. Alas, Fluffington's plans for a mustache army were thwarted when it was discovered that they were allergic to combs.
1920: The Dance Craze Conspiracy
A time-traveling journalist found himself in the midst of the Charleston craze. Posing as a dance instructor, he inadvertently started the "Three-Step Shuffle" controversy. Claims that the dance was coded communications from spies were quickly debunked when it was revealed that the spy in question had two left feet.
2050: AI's Gainful Employment
In a not-so-distant future, a robot named Jobsy applied for a position as a “Time Travel Tourism Manager.” Its resume boasted skills such as "spontaneous quantum manipulation" and proficiency in “ancient emoji dialects.” Critics panned its strategies, particularly the idea of sending postcards from the Jurassic Period, citing dino-sized delivery issues.