Our Latest Content
More to See
Explore Excellent Town
24 Great-Yet-Forgotten Hits from the 1980s
When you hear a song from the 1980s, it’s often uniquely of its time. The 80s was a wonderful period of musical…
25 Short-Lived TV Shows That We Still Talk About
They say that hindsight is 20/20 and this is true to pretty much everything in life, even TV shows. In retrospect, some…
10 Things Americans Put on the Grill That Might Surprise The Rest of the World
Here in the United States, a grill master’s barbecue is like their culinary kingdom, seeing flame, gas, and charcoal as an opportunity…
Read More 10 Things Americans Put on the Grill That Might Surprise The Rest of the World
24 Groundbreaking Inventions You Probably Didn’t Know Were Created by Women
The history of female inventors has often been overlooked, whether due to restrictive patent laws, societal shyness, uncertainty, or the overshadowing influence…
Read More 24 Groundbreaking Inventions You Probably Didn’t Know Were Created by Women
25 Things Only ’90s Parents Remember About the Mall
The mall was like the social watering hole for teens and young people in the 1990s. It was the place where you…
Read More 25 Things Only ’90s Parents Remember About the Mall
15 Everyday Sayings We Never Knew Came From Shakespeare
It comes as little surprise that so many of our most-used phrases in modern-day life originated from that master of poetry-in-motion, Mr.…
Read More 15 Everyday Sayings We Never Knew Came From Shakespeare
24 Fads from the 60s and 70s That Seem Prehistoric Today
Every decade is made unique because of the everyday fads that were popularized by a willing public. In the 1990s, disposable cameras…
Read More 24 Fads from the 60s and 70s That Seem Prehistoric Today
25 High-Tech Gadgets from the ‘70s and ‘80s That Seem Ancient Today
The technology from previous decades gets a bad rap. Seen as inferior or simplistic compared to the advancements that we enjoy today,…
Read More 25 High-Tech Gadgets from the ‘70s and ‘80s That Seem Ancient Today
25 Taboo Things That Were Ordinary in the ’90s
Since the 1990s were only thirty years ago, you may be wondering, “Have things really changed all that much since then?” The…
22 Things You’d Find in a Boomer-Era Goody Bag
Let’s say your Boomer friend has a milestone birthday coming up and you are searching for the perfect gift that balances lighthearted…
24 Spices That Only Recently Changed Our Cooking Game
Adding a little spice to a snack or dinnertime meal can make all the difference, turning a bland bite into a palate…
Read More 24 Spices That Only Recently Changed Our Cooking Game
22 Things Parkgoers Had to Do on a First Trip to Disney World in the 1970s
A Disney World vacation was the pinnacle achievement of childhood, especially in the 1970s. Everyone under the age of 18 yearned to…
Read More 22 Things Parkgoers Had to Do on a First Trip to Disney World in the 1970s
Happy Earth Day: 14 Invasive Plants in Your Yard That Are Surprisingly Beautiful (And What to Plant Instead)
To the untrained eye, the invasive plants and trees that naturally appear in our gardens and backyards may look downright beautiful, enough…
20 Groovy Home Trends from the 1970s We Can’t Help But Question
The 1970s was a decade of questionable style choices, particularly when it came to home décor. Homes in the groovy ‘70s were…
Read More 20 Groovy Home Trends from the 1970s We Can’t Help But Question
20 Surprising Facts About the Great Lakes Region
When you live in America, it’s easy to forget how vast and gloriously beautiful our country truly is. From shapeshifting terrains to…
22 Things That Never Seemed Clean But Schools Kept Using Them Anyway
Schools are petri dishes of germs and bacteria. Little kids – germ factories themselves – put their grubby hands on everything, cough…
Read More 22 Things That Never Seemed Clean But Schools Kept Using Them Anyway
19 Ice Cream Treats We Haven’t Seen Since the 1960s
Summer in the 1960s was every kid’s favorite time of the year. The soothing rays of the sun enveloped us all in…
Read More 19 Ice Cream Treats We Haven’t Seen Since the 1960s
23 Things in Your Garage Right Now That Are Probably More Valuable Than You Realize
The key to something being valuable lies in its rarity (just ask Honus Wagner). With so many people tossing old toys, discarding…
Read More 23 Things in Your Garage Right Now That Are Probably More Valuable Than You Realize
23 Characters in Modern TV Who Are Weirdly Good Role Models
We watch television to be entertained. While it is true that there are a lot of really terrible shows out there, on…
Read More 23 Characters in Modern TV Who Are Weirdly Good Role Models
25 Foods We Rejected in Childhood That Became Sacred to Us in Adulthood
As kids, we were picky eaters. We preferred food that was less healthy and more kid-friendly, like hot dogs, macaroni and cheese,…
Read More 25 Foods We Rejected in Childhood That Became Sacred to Us in Adulthood
19 Surprising Beverages That Only True Southerners Appreciate
The South is often talked about for its food, its historical impact on America, and its naturally occurring must-see landmarks. However, we…
Read More 19 Surprising Beverages That Only True Southerners Appreciate
19 Forgotten Crafts and Trades We Rarely See Today
Long before Amazon, Walmart, and heck, even the Sears catalog, people had to make nearly all the items they needed for daily…
Read More 19 Forgotten Crafts and Trades We Rarely See Today
18 Questionable Playground Features from the 1970s
In the 1970s, long before government regulations and overprotective moms sucked all the fun out of our playground equipment, most neighborhood parks…
Read More 18 Questionable Playground Features from the 1970s
21 of the Hottest Brands of the 1960s, Ranked
A great way to get a snapshot peek at the overall flavor of a culture during a certain time period is to…
23 Ordinary Items That Society (and Science) Ousted
We’re a constantly growing, learning society. Someone invents a new miracle drug or a substance that makes plastic stronger or aerosol sprays…
Read More 23 Ordinary Items That Society (and Science) Ousted
22 of America’s Most Classic-Yet-Forgotten Vacation Spots
The tourism trade is one of the most lucrative yet fickle trades in the history of our American economy. What once drove…
Read More 22 of America’s Most Classic-Yet-Forgotten Vacation Spots
13 Travel Hacks We Only Learned After the Age of 60
If you’re reading this and you’re well under 60, consider this a gift from all of the over-60-year-olds to you. And if…
Read More 13 Travel Hacks We Only Learned After the Age of 60
16 Reasons Why These Disney Characters Would 100% Be Terrible Roommates
It’s all well and good to be sitting in the comfort of our own (roommate-less) houses, watching some of our favorite classic…
Read More 16 Reasons Why These Disney Characters Would 100% Be Terrible Roommates
19 Luxury Items That Aren’t Worth the Hype
You get what you pay for, right? Not always! There are some so-called luxury items that carry a hefty price tag and…
20 Things That Boomers Aren’t Comfortable Buying Online
Shopping online is extremely popular for one main reason: It’s a convenient way to access instant gratification. From buying a bag of…
Read More 20 Things That Boomers Aren’t Comfortable Buying Online