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19 Conspiracy Theories That Made Sense in 1975 (Sort Of)
There’s one in every family. The oddball family member who is just smart enough to be weird and eclectic … the weird…
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Random Facts You’ll Think About at 3 AM
Learning is the key to personal growth, and personal growth is how we stay young at heart and limber of mind. But…
Forgotten Orlando Attractions That Had Nothing to Do with Disney World
When central Floridians lay claim to Orlando, the first statement out of most people’s mouths will almost unequivocally sound Disney-related. But despite…
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Outdated Dress Codes Women Had to Follow
Sometimes, a dress code is simply a matter of utility. But when we look back over the last one hundred years of…
Disney Sidekicks Who Totally Stole the Show
Our most beloved Disney movies suffer no shortage of delightful and inspiring heroes and heroines. We watch with bated breath as they…
29 Magazine Covers That Shaped the American Story
Twenty-nine magazine covers documenting twenty-nine moments in time and space when the cultural zeitgeist (and journalistic leanings) were captured and documented for…
28 Historic Flags from Nations or Unions That No Longer Exist
Whether a nation sought to empower its citizens or hold them to the will of an imperialist or dictatorial government, a country…
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29 Song Lyrics Every Boomer or Gen Xer Knows by Heart
When you start to take notice, the sheer amount of memorized song lyrics we keep on deck in our memories at all…
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20 Real Cowboy Towns Still Alive and Kicking
If you have a hankerin’ for a trip to the past where you can sit a spell in an old-timey saloon and…
18 Real-Life Treasures Still Missing from History
Throughout history, tales of hidden riches have captured imaginations and inspired countless quests. From sunken ships filled with gold to stolen royal…
Movies from the 1980s That Made Adulthood Look Suspiciously Romantic
For ‘80s kids, adulthood seemed like such a cool and exciting time. After all, the economy was booming, and people were making…
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21 Back-in-the-Day Reasons You Got Sent to the Principal’s Office
School days were rule days … lots and lots of rules to follow! Looking back as an adult, you understand that all…
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Forgotten Anniversary Traditions That Are Just Plain Sweet
Weddings are stacked with tradition; from a father walking his daughter down the aisle to the bride wearing something old, borrowed, and…
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Stuff You Wish You Hadn’t Found In Your Kid’s Old Bedroom
There’s nothing wrong with being a bit dark and macabre – look how popular Wednesday Addams is. A lot of kids, in…
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21 Things Invented to Solve Problems That No Longer Exist
There is an old saying about necessity and the creation of inventions that is as true today as it was when it…
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19 Objects from Old TV Shows That Defined a Generation
Some of the props and set pieces from our favorite old television shows are just as iconic as the characters and storylines.…
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19 Common Habits Gen X Women Are Breaking for Better Self-Care
Gen X is known for many things, including resilience, self-reliance, wry humor, bluntness, and a healthy dose of skepticism. A demographic born…
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Vintage Disney Vacation Tips from the 1970s
Despite waning park attendance in recent years, Walt Disney World is still the most visited amusement park in the world, even with…
Top ’80s & ’90s Dream Moves for Americans Abroad
We’re living in what some might call the Golden Age of Remote Work, when more and more companies have expanded their employee…
22 Toys That Made Road Trips Bearable in the ’60s and ’70s
Ah … the summer road trip. In the 1960s and 1970s – long before cell phones, Nintendos, and portable DVD players –…
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25 Symbols of U.S. Culture
When you think of the United States, does your mind conjure up images of the Statue of Liberty, bald eagles, and Old…
Forgotten Moments in American History That Surprised Us All
In History class, you probably got taught about the big moments in U.S. history, but there’s another side to America, one with…
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24 Fast-Food Items You Can Only Get in One State
Americans have long had a love affair with fast food; regarded for its convenience, flavor, and affordability, we have a drive to…
18 ‘Housewife’ Products That Were Marketed Like Empowerment but Just Meant More Work
Appliance and cleaning products ads from the past were so sexist. Looking back, it is obvious that marketing departments were made up…
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21 Underrated Southern Towns That Gave Us the Peace We Didn’t Know We Needed
The American South is a culturally distinct region known for its complex and often dark history, vibrant traditions, exceptional cuisine, and unique…
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20 Off-Brand Fixes Only Parents Could Invent
If you are like most of us, your parents made sure you had plenty to eat, a safe place to sleep, and…
20 Quirky Eateries You Had to Be There For
If you are over the age of 40, you probably recall how many chain restaurants attracted customers with kitschy gimmicks and bizarre…
23 Signs You Were the First Pancake Kid in the ’60s
Inspired by Dr. Benjamin Spock’s wildly popular book, The Common Sense Book of Baby and Childcare, which was published in the late…
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20 Game Show Prizes That Wouldn’t Be Legal Today
When we generally think of game show prizes, it’s probably the “New Car!” or the “All Expenses Paid Trip to Hawaii!” that…
15 Unusual Things Only Floridians Keep in Their Pantries
Floridians are a special breed of people with special needs and special preferences. With an ever-fluctuating population of folks known as “snowbirds”…
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