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Famous Celebrities’ Looks in the ’70s Revealed

Hard to imagine now, but before the teased hair and neon colors of the ’80s, there was a group of iconic celebrities across all areas of entertainment who were still figuring out who they were. When were they doing that?…

Small-Town America Life in the 1970s

If you grew up in a small town, you are probably aware that it wasn’t just a place to hang your baseball cap; it was actually a way of life. Small-town living was definitely a thing and shaped who you…

Old-School Music Listening Methods That Evoke Nostalgia

Long before the cloud (whatever that is) and before playlists guessed what we’d like to discover, music was something you touched, held, and hunted for. And now, thanks to a surprising twist, the more “hands-on” approach to music is sneaking…

Life Before Email: A Visual Journey

Step back into the 1980s, when office life was often more about socializing than getting work done. Before smartphones, Slack, and even email, the average ’80s workplace was abuzz with whispered gossip, handwritten notes, and primitive machines, though they didn’t…

Iconic Magazine Covers from the ’80s and ’90s

Los años ’80 y ’90 fueron la época dorada de las revistas, justo antes de la eventual llegada de la era digital. No eran solo los titulares los que llamaban tu atención; también eran los visuales. El negocio de las…

Fisher-Price Toys From the ’70s and ’80s We Cherished

If you grew up in the ’70s and ’80s, there’s a good chance that you had at least one Fisher-Price toy sitting on the living room floor, waiting to trip your dad. But these weren’t just toys. Fisher-Price had a…

’80s and ’90s TV Shows You Must Remember

Back before streaming, on-demand, and remote controls with enough buttons to land a ship on the moon, TV was a slower, simpler distraction. We even nicknamed it the “idiot box,” because staring at it too long could make you feel…

’80s Celebrities: Can You Identify Them Now?

The 1980s emerged as a vibrant decade characterized by excess and flamboyance, where every aspect of life was amplified. This was the era marked by big hair, striking fashion trends, and larger-than-life personalities that captivated audiences. Celebrities from various fields,…

Iconic Rides That Shaped a Decade of Entertainment

Recently, we explored the legendary cars of the 1970s along with the captivating magazine advertisements that marketed them, so it’s only fitting that we turn our attention to the iconic vehicles of the 1980s. The automobiles of this decade may…

Summers in Your Grandparents’ Yard Captured in Photos

Perhaps you were fortunate enough to be one of those kids who enjoyed being sent off to summer camp for a couple of weeks each year. How wonderful that must have been! On the other hand, maybe you were one…

Vintage Lunchboxes That Are Surprisingly Valuable Today

It’s difficult to envision a time when almost every child in school carried their lunch in either a simple brown paper bag or a substantial metal lunchbox. These iconic lunch containers were the norm, and they lacked the modern conveniences…

Classic 1970s Board Games You Might Remember

Long before the concept of screen time and the widespread use of social media, rainy Saturdays in the vibrant 1970s centered around the exhilarating experience of playing Trouble with its iconic Pop-O-Matic bubble. The captivating sound of plastic chips cascading…