21 Shelf-Stable Wonders from the 60s and 70s That Lasted Longer Than You Might Expect

We’d wager that canned chili is just as popular now as it was sixty years ago, with a shelf life that has never stopped impressing those of us who like to stock up. Whether you served it as a side dish or made it the main item, chili has that warm and comfy way of filling us up and making us feel cozy. And since it can last up to five years on the shelf, you never have to worry about being without it on nippy, football-watching nights.