Thanksgiving is one of those wholesome holidays that everyone loves! Food, gratitude and a good mood, it’s a moment to come together with everyone special to you. One thing we love to do after the meal is sit together and watch our favorite nostalgic Thanksgiving special. It’s a way to be together in the holiday spirit when energy is low post-turkey. Check out our list of [...]
24 Forgotten Back-to-School Supplies Every Kid Had in the 90s
What we teach kids in school has changed over the decades, and so have the school supplies they use. These school supplies were must-haves in the '80s and '90s, and you probably had at least 20 out of these 24 items in your backpack when you went to school. We're here today to relive the good ol’ days by looking at nostalgic supplies from the past that kids today aren't [...]
20 Movies That Would Have Never Been Made Today
Sometimes, movies break huge barriers and tell new stories. Other times, there are movies so unconventional that their appeal wears off quickly. If you want to see what we mean, we're here today with a list of 20 movies that are so out there, they could've never been made today. Yet, they remain products of their time. Even if they wouldn’t be made today, these movies were [...]
27 TV Shows Every 90s Kid Rushed Home to Watch After School
As someone who grew up in the 1990s, I remember lying on the living room floor and watching many of these shows on our bulbous CRT television. While some of these shows were definitely not ones I was supposed to be watching, all of them are quintessential parts of a 90s TV show lineup. These are some of the best that are definitely nostalgia-worthy—made more evident by the [...]
26 Nostalgic Toys That Dominated the Market in the 90s
With the holidays approaching, so is our shopping. And while it can be hectic, it's nowhere near as chaotic as it was in the '90s. This decade was the era of store brawls over toys like Tickle Me Elmo (which isn’t on this list because that one needs no introduction!). More flexible Black Friday dates weren’t a thing yet; you had to be there on that day, and you had thousands [...]
22 Nostalgic Board Games We Played Before Screens Took Over
Board games always brought family and friends together, only to tear them apart when someone landed on a Boardwalk hotel in Monopoly. While they're not going anywhere, it seems like most kids nowadays would rather play a video game or look at their tablet than play board games. And that's a shame. There's something magical about a group of people sitting down and playing [...]
23 American Chain Restaurants That Have Closed Their Doors and Left a Hole in Our Hearts
Staying afloat in the restaurant business is tough. Some chains make it big, while others crash and fall or simply can't keep up with the competition. Some restaurants used to rule the world, but they've been lost to time. Some may have closed their doors permanently, while others may still be around, but only in a few select locations. Here are 23 once-popular fast-food [...]
23 Quintessential Books Everyone Should Read At Least Once
If you consider yourself a book worm, you want to know that you've read all of the great classics. If you don't consider yourself much of a bookworm, you still want to know that you've read at least the greatest classics, if nothing else, right? We've collected 23 classic books you should add to your list, from sci-fi thrillers to commentaries on sociological issues. Is there [...]
30 Beloved Candies from the 90s That Are Gone But Not Forgotten
Life is full of pleasures, but few of them can match how it felt to be the kid in a candy store. Every time you visited, there would be something new, tasty, and imaginative to try. But with time, many of the candies you loved in your childhood have disappeared from the shelves or taken on a new form. We're here today to take a look at some forgotten candies that were an [...]
33 Things That Cost a Little Bit Extra But Are Worth Every Penny
As much as some of us might hate to admit it, certain things are worth their price. Sure, there are plenty of things you can find certain dupes for that are legitimate. However, some people aren't willing to give up on these non-negotiables when it comes to a certain type of appliance, a car, or even getting your house cleaned once a month for peace of mind. With the help of [...]
25 of the Most Famous Movie Lines That People Often Get Wrong
Often, those movie quotes that people have been repeating for decades are wrong. Sometimes, a person may have got a word or two wrong, while others butchered the quote altogether. There are several reasons this happens. Many of these movies came out before YouTube or even home video releases, and the faultiness of human memory made us misremember the quote. You might hear a [...]
28 Quintessential Christmas Gifts From the 1980s
Let's be honest: when it comes to Christmas, many of us start to feel nostalgic for when we were children... Whether it is the feelings of being around family that we miss or the excitement of opening presents under the tree, there was no beating Christmas back then. But without a doubt, one of the best Christmas eras would have to be the 1980s. Toys were starting to become [...]
21 Beloved Foods from the 80s and 90s Kids Today Might Never Get to Enjoy
Every generation claims their childhood was the best, but we had it quite well. Gen X and Millennials had so many delicious treats, snacks, and meals available, and poor Gen Alpha simply can't compare. If you want to see what we mean, we're here today to look at 21 discontinued snacks Gen Xers loved back in the day that should make a comeback. Some of them have made a glorious [...]
20 Nostalgic Schoolyard Games That Vanished Over the Years
The schoolyard used to be the source of endless magic to fill young students’ otherwise boring days. Yet, with screens becoming a more and more central form of entertainment and entertainment in our lives, many of the games that we grew up with are long forgotten. All that’s left is to take a trip down memory lane and revisit some of our favorites before they’re forgotten for [...]
25 Boomer Things All Americans Used to Do Back in the Day
Many of us Baby Boomers remember our grandparents reminiscing about “the good old days.” Most of us would roll our eyes or start thinking about something else while our beloved elders would talk about how different the world had become. Years later, many of us find ourselves in the exact same position as our parents and grandparents. There will always be a special place in [...]
35 Times People Were Given Advice That Was Pretty Terrible
When we’re struggling with a problem, we often turn to others for advice. Then, a well-meaning friend, family member, or stranger gives you a piece of completely horrible advice that stops you in your tracks. We’ve all been there. Most of the time, we laugh it off or smile and nod, knowing we would never follow their bad advice in a million years. But sometimes, we follow [...]
28 Foods That Were Once Surprisingly Popular Among Gen-X and Boomers
What was your favorite food when you were a kid? We’re sure it wasn’t a boring vegetable like Brussels sprouts or broccoli! Even if our eating habits are a bit more refined and healthy today, there’s no denying that the unhealthy and questionable snacks from our childhood were top-notch. Kids (and more than a few parents) today would be horrified to learn of all the [...]
22 Designs That Make No Sense No Matter How You Look At It
Good design can be inspiring and even life-changing. Bad design can be the opposite of that. Not only does it make you shake your head in disappointment at the world we live in, but in some cases, it can be downright annoying, impractical, or infuriating. Here's a collection of bad designs shared by Internet users that range between mildly infuriating and downright [...]
27 People Are Sharing What Hyped-Up Movies They Did Not Enjoy
We all love watching movies. Most of the time, there’s nothing I’d rather do than watch a movie (except for writing these stories, of course). However, we can all agree that not all movies were created equal, and some movies are better than others. There can be a big gap between the critical acclaim that a movie invites and how it performs with audiences. People have taken to [...]
19 Theme Songs from 1970s Shows That Are Still Stuck in Our Heads
Music has the special ability to create emotions and memories that don’t fade. When you are watching your favorite TV shows, the theme song becomes a core part of the series. Some of the best TV shows from the 70s are still remembered because of their catchy, iconic theme songs. We’ve created a list of the best TV shows from the 70s with the most memorable jingles; let’s see if [...]
25 Companies That Will Die Out With the Boomer Generation
As we are so often told by everyone from talk show hosts to mega-church preachers to your Aunt Ethel, our world is changing rapidly. One by-product of these rapid shifts is that many companies have been the cornerstones of our lives but are unfortunately becoming less and less relevant. It’s possible that many of these companies will just disappear when it’s the Baby Boomers’ [...]
20 Protagonists Who Are Actually the Villains in the Story
We tend to divide the characters in our stories into heroes and villains: The good guys and the bad guys, the ones we are supposed to root for and the ones we aren’t. Yet some of our heroes are not actually so heroic. Here are some popular protagonists who have an unspoken dark side. #1: Jack from Jack and the Beanstock Jack and the Beanstock is a classic children's tale [...]
27 People Are Sharing Where the Popular Kid from Their School Ended Up
For years, researchers have wondered whether high school popularity has any effect on success later in life. Some claim that kids who are popular in high school are doomed to fail, while others swear the opposite is true, and still others believe there is no correlation at all. Here are a few stories from Internet users of where the popular kids from their school ended up; [...]
35 Historical Photos That Give Us Some Much-Needed Perspective About Our World
Some of these images are popular, while others are less well-known. Some capture the beauty in life's little moments, while others capture iconic historical moments—but they all tell a unique story. So, if you're in the mood for something different, join us on a journey through some of the most mildly interesting photos. Who knows, you just might find yourself appreciating the [...]
28 Things People Only Think Are Good Because They’re Blinded By Nostalgia
Nostalgia is one of those human experiences that is as common as it is strange. At one time or another, we all find ourselves longing for pieces of a forgotten past - whether it’s our grandmother’s secret cookies or our favorite childhood TV show. But as we’re about to see, sometimes those things weren’t quite as magical as we remember them. #1: Full Up on Full House Some [...]
22 Things That Were Good Until People Ruined Them for the Rest of Us
Sometimes, we don't realize what a good thing we have on our hands until it's gone. We don't appreciate it and exploit it until it's ruined, and then we cry about it. People can come up with pretty great ideas and inventions, but just as easily, they can ruin them. If you're not sure what we mean, we collected 18 answers from Internet users who took to the web to talk about [...]
23 of the Greatest One-Hit Wonders from the 70s That Take Us Back in Time
There's no denying that the 1970s was a memorable era in music. It brought us unique twists on rock tunes and introduced us to the unforgettable disco craze. Despite the birth of countless iconic songs, many artists only enjoyed fleeting success during that time, barely lasting a year on the U.S. charts. We're here today to take a musical walk down memory lane and rediscover [...]
23 Food Court Chains of the 80s and 90s That Take Us Back in Time
Food courts. Whether you're at a mall, going downtown, or need a bite to eat, they're there for you. While food courts are still relatively popular, they were huge in the '80s and '90s, with malls being as big as they were. So, let's look at some of the most popular food court restaurants of the time. Many of these places are still popular today, but they aren't as commonly [...]
25 Great Quotes By Charles M. Schulz We All Needed to Hear Right Now
If the name Charles M. Schulz isn’t ringing any bells for you then you may not have spent enough time reading or watching his famous Peanuts comics featuring Charlie Brown and his beloved dog, Snoopy. However, even if that’s the case, there’s no reason why you can’t benefit from his endless wisdom. We’ve collected some of his most poignant quotes for you here to enjoy. #1: [...]
22 Names Who Were Big in the 80s But Disappeared from Our Screens One Bright Day
The life of a celebrity is a complicated one. There’s a constant need to keep doing things that keep you in the spotlight, otherwise you’re liable to lose your hard-earned fame and become a has-been. Here are a few celebrities who seemed prominent in the 1980s but didn't become the next big thing. See if any of their names of faces rings a bell. #1: Phoebe Cates It’s rare [...]
20 Discontinued McDonald’s Items We Miss and Some That We Don’t
McDonald's has been around since 1940, so of course, the fast food giant has introduced many items over its long history. But when McDonald's gives, it also takes. While many introduced items have been permanent stays, many have been removed from its menu over the years. Sometimes, it's because the item was a flop. But other items make you scratch your head as to why they got [...]
17 MTV Shows We Forgot Existed in the 90s and 2000s
When MTV (Music Television) launched in 1981, it did so largely to showcase music videos. However, the network quickly morphed into a channel that also created its original programming. Interestingly enough, MTV is also credited with helping to create reality television as we know it today. Not all of the seemingly forgotten MTV shows are reality, though each is uniquely part [...]
26 Examples of Baby Boomer Logic That Should Be Tossed Out the Window
The generational war is nothing new, but Millennials and Gen Z versus the Baby Boomers has been a battle for the ages. The younger generations feel like they were given the crumbs of the pie that the Baby Boomers have had to eat. The Baby Boomers feel like the younger generations are entitled and responsible for their failures. Who's right and who's wrong? We're here to take a [...]
25 Old Phrases We Don’t Hear As Much Anymore, and It’s a Real Shame
Just like human beings, language is a dynamic thing. It changes and evolves over time according to our needs and desires. Of course, while this helps our words to stay up to date with our trends, it means that a bunch of delightful phrases get lost to time. We’ve tried to rescue a few of the more outdated ones so you can get acquainted and maybe even bring them back. #1: You [...]
26 Kids’ Toys From the 1980s That Wouldn’t Pass Today
There is no denying that the 1980s were a revolutionary time for kids' toys. Kids were playing with technologically advanced toys for the first time, many with built-in mechanisms never seen before. However, as great and exciting as these toys were, they seemed just as hazardous. And let's be honest; everyone knows kids' toys must meet a certain safety standard. While you might [...]
21 Sodas We Haven’t Seen in a While, But We Can Still Taste
Whether you call them sodas or pops or call every soda, regardless of brand, a Coke, we all agree that a glass of soda can help wash down a good meal. Which soda to choose, though? America is rife with soda brands. In the past century, there have been many flavors, unique brands, and interesting spins on soda, with some of them lost to time. So, I'm going to look at 21 [...]
33 Times the English Language Was Unnecessarily Confusing
English is deceptively simple. Picture it: you’re sitting in English class. The teacher presents some straightforward rules for spelling and grammar and then talks about all the exceptions to the rules. It seems like all these rules exist to be broken. How can two words that are spelled the same be pronounced entirely differently? How can you tell when vowels make a long or [...]
18 Photos from the 1950s That Show How Different Life Was Back Then
The only constant in life is change. Life always changes, and what was once commonplace is obsolete today. Nothing shows that better than vintage photos. Here's a collection of photos of 1950s America that show us how much life has changed since those days. #1: An American Family in Detroit, Michigan, 1950s This is a photo of a typical American family in the 1950s living [...]
30 Out-of-Touch Pieces of Advice People Received from Older Family Members
It’s an age-old struggle: the constant battle between the old and the young. Young people often think older people are out of touch and too focused on themselves. Older people often think that young people are... well, that they’re also out of touch and too focused on themselves. Who is right? Or is everybody wrong? Decide for yourself! We’ve collected posts from around the web [...]
42 Nostalgic School Supplies from the 80s That Kids Today Are Missing Out On
If you're not a teacher and you don't currently have kids in school, you probably don't have a lot of reasons to go inside classrooms anymore—after all, I don't think that schools would like it if strangers were wandering around the building and sticking their heads into classrooms. So you might be surprised at how much things have changed since you were in school! New trends [...]
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