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21 Times Hollywood Copied Charlie Chaplin
Charlie Chaplin, whose career spanned the first seven decades of the 20th century, was an iconic legend in cinematic history. In addition to being an … [Read more...] about 21 Times Hollywood Copied Charlie Chaplin
23 Most Outdated Lessons from Classic Sitcom Dads
TV sitcoms offer a slice of real American life, which is one reason why this format is so popular. On family sitcoms, the dad character may be … [Read more...] about 23 Most Outdated Lessons from Classic Sitcom Dads
The Ultimate Gen X July 4th Playlist
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22 Icons That Used to Unite America
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Old Hollywood’s 20 Most Legendary Love Stories
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20 Everyday Inventions That Were Total Accidents
When most of us make a mistake, we are left with a mess that belongs in the trash bin. For some lucky folks, however, their serendipitous mistakes … [Read more...] about 20 Everyday Inventions That Were Total Accidents
Problematic Movie Tropes from the ’80s and ’90s
Many teen flicks of the 1980s and 1990s have earned cult-classic status and helped define a generation yet viewing them from a modern lens gives us a … [Read more...] about Problematic Movie Tropes from the ’80s and ’90s
21 Science Words We All Use Without Realizing It
Even though much of the physics stuff went over our heads, we still loved hearing Sheldon and Leonard talk nerdy on TV’s “The Big Bang Theory.” In … [Read more...] about 21 Science Words We All Use Without Realizing It
20 Childhood Relics We Simply Can’t Part With
Some items hold such sentimental value that we simply can’t bear to part with them. This is especially true of objects from our childhood. Just seeing … [Read more...] about 20 Childhood Relics We Simply Can’t Part With
20 Things Boomers Used to Splurge On
It’s funny how our priorities shift. Some of the items we once thought were important enough to spend our hard-earned money on are teetering on the … [Read more...] about 20 Things Boomers Used to Splurge On
25 Iconic Ad Slogans That Are Just Fun to Say
Whether a company was attempting to sell you cereal, carbonated beverages, or a credit card, some slogans are so catchy and crafty, you almost don't … [Read more...] about 25 Iconic Ad Slogans That Are Just Fun to Say
19 TV Recasts We Were All Just Supposed to Accept
Randomly recasting television characters is not unheard of in Hollywood; some genres, such as soap operas, are notorious for this, as a character goes … [Read more...] about 19 TV Recasts We Were All Just Supposed to Accept
23 Retro Foods Only the Bravest Among Us Would Eat
If ever there was a time period in American history that screamed ‘Questionable Cuisine,’ it would be the 1960s and 1970s. Two factors collided to … [Read more...] about 23 Retro Foods Only the Bravest Among Us Would Eat
21 Childhood Lies That Sounded Very Convincing
It is the law of nature that younger kids look up to older kids. Young ones rely on the wisdom and experience of the wise and worldly 12-year-olds in … [Read more...] about 21 Childhood Lies That Sounded Very Convincing
17 Surprising Misuses of Everyday Stuff
Many of the products we regularly use are handier than you thought. They have some convenient features that—if you are like us—you totally overlooked. … [Read more...] about 17 Surprising Misuses of Everyday Stuff
20 International Leaders and Their Surprising Hobbies
Everyone needs a hobby to help them unwind and de-stress from the demands of their jobs and hectic lives. Although it can be challenging to squeeze … [Read more...] about 20 International Leaders and Their Surprising Hobbies
25 Women Who Changed History From the Sidelines
Too often, history books are filled with the accomplishments of men. It makes sense. In the past, the country had only male leaders, but that doesn’t … [Read more...] about 25 Women Who Changed History From the Sidelines
23 Bedroom Posters Every ’80s Kid Had on the Wall
For teenagers, the only spot in the house they can claim as truly their own is their bedroom. A teen’s bedroom is more than just a place to sleep. It … [Read more...] about 23 Bedroom Posters Every ’80s Kid Had on the Wall
25 Movie Moments That Capture the Soul of America
Hollywood filmmakers have a knack for capturing the spirit of the time. Many of the greatest movies reflect the attitudes and feelings sweeping … [Read more...] about 25 Movie Moments That Capture the Soul of America
22 Things Every ’70s Disney Visitor Remembers
A Disney World vacation was the pinnacle achievement of childhood, especially in the 1970s. Everyone under the age of 18 yearned to visit the … [Read more...] about 22 Things Every ’70s Disney Visitor Remembers
23 TV Characters Who Are Better Role Models Than You’d Think
We watch television to be entertained. While it is true that there are a lot of really terrible shows out there, on network TV or streaming services, … [Read more...] about 23 TV Characters Who Are Better Role Models Than You’d Think
19 Conspiracy Theories That Made Sense in 1975 (Sort Of)
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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 watch the cowpokes mosey on by, you’re in luck. … [Read more...] about 20 Real Cowboy Towns Still Alive and Kicking
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 decent money. The … [Read more...] about Movies from the 1980s That Made Adulthood Look Suspiciously Romantic
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 these rules were in place to keep … [Read more...] about 21 Back-in-the-Day Reasons You Got Sent to the Principal’s Office
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 fact, go through a Goth period when … [Read more...] about Stuff You Wish You Hadn’t Found In Your Kid’s Old Bedroom
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 was first coined. Most of our inventions … [Read more...] about 21 Things Invented to Solve Problems That No Longer Exist
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. Every time we see one of … [Read more...] about 19 Objects from Old TV Shows That Defined a Generation
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 West cowboys wearing Levi jeans? … [Read more...] about 25 Symbols of U.S. Culture
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 of men who never … [Read more...] about 18 ‘Housewife’ Products That Were Marketed Like Empowerment but Just Meant More Work
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 1940s, research … [Read more...] about 23 Signs You Were the First Pancake Kid in the ’60s
30 American Habits That Confuse the Rest of the World
Travel is a great way to gain a first-hand understanding of the various cultures of the world. Naturally, it is common to compare your own culture to … [Read more...] about 30 American Habits That Confuse the Rest of the World
23 Awkward Things You Forgot to Return
When we borrow something from a friend, roommate, coworker, or family member, we do so with the best of intentions. We fully intend to return the item … [Read more...] about 23 Awkward Things You Forgot to Return
24 Kid Logic Moments That Should’ve Ended in Disaster
The adolescent brain is not fully developed until a person is in their early twenties. In the more than two decades until someone achieves this … [Read more...] about 24 Kid Logic Moments That Should’ve Ended in Disaster
19 Small-Town Traditions That Deserve a Spotlight
America’s small towns are a wealth of quirky charm and quaint traditions. A few times a year, these small towns put their unique oddities on full … [Read more...] about 19 Small-Town Traditions That Deserve a Spotlight
23 Cross-Stitch Designs With a Sense of Humor
It is easy to see why counted cross-stitch is a hobby that is still going strong. This form of needlework, which rose to prominence in the 1700s, has … [Read more...] about 23 Cross-Stitch Designs With a Sense of Humor
22 Gifts We Keep Just Because We Feel Guilty
When spring cleaning time rolls around, and it is time to purge our homes of all the junk we’ve accumulated, it always causes a moral dilemma. Should … [Read more...] about 22 Gifts We Keep Just Because We Feel Guilty
Wild Prom Looks ’80s Teens Will Never Forget
The prom experience for high schoolers in the ‘80s was vastly different from today’s proms. Instead of prom-posals and belly-bearing two-piece gowns, … [Read more...] about Wild Prom Looks ’80s Teens Will Never Forget
21 Most Memorable City Nicknames
It was Shakespeare who once posed the question, “What’s in a name?” It turns out we have the answer: Quite a lot. The importance of what we call … [Read more...] about 21 Most Memorable City Nicknames