Excellent Town

infiniteScroll

22 Trends That Prove the ’60s and ’70s Are Still Running the Show

by

There's something so enticing about the past and the way things were done, like being able to time travel or change the present to look however you … [Read more...] about 22 Trends That Prove the ’60s and ’70s Are Still Running the Show

22 Photos of Life in 1984 That’ll Have Boomers Feeling Nostalgic

by

Forty years sounds like a long time, but the older we get, the quicker it passes. The passing of decades suddenly feels like the blink of an eye, and … [Read more...] about 22 Photos of Life in 1984 That’ll Have Boomers Feeling Nostalgic

21 Field Trip Destinations Every Kid in the Northeast Went to in the 1970s

by

Nor'eastern kids in the 1970s weren't exactly bereft of cool places to see on a field trip day, packed into a school bus cruising down Highway 1. From … [Read more...] about 21 Field Trip Destinations Every Kid in the Northeast Went to in the 1970s

25 Fitness Crazes from the 50s and 60s That Will Make You Laugh (or Cringe!)

by

The 1950s and 1960s were all about what was "fast," "convenient," "effortless," and even "magic." If it was time-saving, it was attractive. And where … [Read more...] about 25 Fitness Crazes from the 50s and 60s That Will Make You Laugh (or Cringe!)

20 Vintage Photos That Perfectly Capture the Spirit of ’60s Travel

by

Can you imagine what it might feel like to suddenly have the world at your fingertips? That's exactly what the rise in air travel did for the good … [Read more...] about 20 Vintage Photos That Perfectly Capture the Spirit of ’60s Travel

23 Film Props So Expensive They’re Practically Real Estate (Ranked)

by

The stories we are told through the medium of film are not just for entertainment purposes. The worlds we witness and the characters who move through … [Read more...] about 23 Film Props So Expensive They’re Practically Real Estate (Ranked)

26 Behind-the-Scenes Secrets Every Muppets Fan Should Know

by

To know them is to love them, and for more than 40 years, these innovative puppets have had the world on a string. Who else could we be referring to … [Read more...] about 26 Behind-the-Scenes Secrets Every Muppets Fan Should Know

21 Outlandish Regional Laws from the 60s and 70s That Are Still on the Books

by

Who can really say how and why certain regional laws get printed in black and white when there's really no rhyme or reason to excuse them? The local … [Read more...] about 21 Outlandish Regional Laws from the 60s and 70s That Are Still on the Books

22 Photos That Capture the Unlikely Rise of a Global Fast Food Powerhouse

by

McDonald's is, by far and without debate, among the most iconic American institutions that have ever been exported to the rest of the world. From … [Read more...] about 22 Photos That Capture the Unlikely Rise of a Global Fast Food Powerhouse

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

by

We all have those pantry items that have overstayed their welcome. A jar of unopened pickles from a forgotten summer barbecue or that tower of canned … [Read more...] about 21 Shelf-Stable Wonders from the 60s and 70s That Lasted Longer Than You Might Expect

17 Things You’d Only Understand If You Went to School Below the Mason-Dixon Line in the 1970s

by

Every region of the United States has its own flair and flavor of cultural nuances. In the South, folks talk with a charming twang, attend "eatin' … [Read more...] about 17 Things You’d Only Understand If You Went to School Below the Mason-Dixon Line in the 1970s

21 Photos of Forgotten Businesses That Once Defined Your Neighborhood (And Your Childhood)

by

Our local economies seem to go through cycles every several years. Where we once had access to a bustling Main Street, even if you lived in a … [Read more...] about 21 Photos of Forgotten Businesses That Once Defined Your Neighborhood (And Your Childhood)

18 Forgotten “Pink-Collar” Jobs That Were Reserved for Women in the 60s and 70s

by

American work culture has come a long way since the gender-exclusionary days of the 1960s and 1970s. And while we still have work ahead of us to … [Read more...] about 18 Forgotten “Pink-Collar” Jobs That Were Reserved for Women in the 60s and 70s

19 Ways Boys and Girls Were Taught Differently in Schools in the 1950s

by

While we live in a world where gender roles have entered a cultural forum for conversation and exploration, the 1950s weren't exactly known as a time … [Read more...] about 19 Ways Boys and Girls Were Taught Differently in Schools in the 1950s

Prices of the 25 Most-Used Household Items in the 1960s (with Today’s Equivalents!)

by

It's a fact of modern-day life that in order to live comfortably and raise a family, we must spend our money to purchase those items that will keep … [Read more...] about Prices of the 25 Most-Used Household Items in the 1960s (with Today’s Equivalents!)

21 Everyday Things from the 1960s That Seem Like Luxuries Now

by

It's easy to take the luxuries of our current, modern-day lives for granted. We're often too busy wishing we had something better or reminiscing about … [Read more...] about 21 Everyday Things from the 1960s That Seem Like Luxuries Now

23 Things We Resolved to Do in the New Year in the 1980s and Forgot About by February

by

Once Christmas is in the rearview mirror, we really start to think about our New Year's resolutions. After all that merry-making when we spent lots … [Read more...] about 23 Things We Resolved to Do in the New Year in the 1980s and Forgot About by February

These Are the 18 Hardest Things to Explain to a Time Traveler from the 1950s

by

It can be easy to get stuck in a rut and forget that the world is in a constant state of flux and forward motion. As time progresses, we collectively … [Read more...] about These Are the 18 Hardest Things to Explain to a Time Traveler from the 1950s

30 Timeless Christmas Snacks That Bring Back All the Holiday Memories

by

Christmas in America varies its traditions state by state and family by family. One thing most of us can agree on, however, is which Christmas snacks … [Read more...] about 30 Timeless Christmas Snacks That Bring Back All the Holiday Memories

23 Retro Christmas Toys from the 60s and 70s That Remind Us Why the Classics Are Hard to Forget

by

Nothing ever seemed quite as important as the toys we most hoped Santa would bring us for Christmas. It was all we could think about the night before … [Read more...] about 23 Retro Christmas Toys from the 60s and 70s That Remind Us Why the Classics Are Hard to Forget

23 Christmas Toys Kids Begged for in the ’80s and ’90s but Forgot About by February

by

When we're kids, life is all about the present moment. We see a commercial for a toy on TV, and it's all we can think about. Come Christmas time, the … [Read more...] about 23 Christmas Toys Kids Begged for in the ’80s and ’90s but Forgot About by February

21 Famous Figures Throughout History Who Were Born on Christmas

by

While Christmas has become a sacred time for families all over the world to celebrate the season and all the joys and goodies that come in tow, it can … [Read more...] about 21 Famous Figures Throughout History Who Were Born on Christmas

20 Forgotten But Timeless Christmas Cocktails That Are 70s and 80s Retro Treasures

by

When family and friends begin to draw near, we often see this occasion as an opportunity to, well, drink. Whether you're drinking to enjoy the social … [Read more...] about 20 Forgotten But Timeless Christmas Cocktails That Are 70s and 80s Retro Treasures

21 Untold Stories Behind ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’ You Won’t Believe

by

It's a Wonderful Life has enchanted viewers for more than seventy years. What was originally received by a lukewarm audience has become a Christmas … [Read more...] about 21 Untold Stories Behind ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’ You Won’t Believe

Photos of the Most Iconic Christmas Foods, State by State

by

People outside the US are often baffled by the size and breadth of our great nation. But what they may not realize is that each of the 50 states is … [Read more...] about Photos of the Most Iconic Christmas Foods, State by State

Did You Just Say That? 18 Cringe-Worthy Phrases That Only Boomers and Gen X Would Say

by

When we think of the rapidly changing cultural trends that gain popularity in one generation only to fall out of vogue the next, we often only … [Read more...] about Did You Just Say That? 18 Cringe-Worthy Phrases That Only Boomers and Gen X Would Say

If You Don’t Hate These 21 Movie Villains from the ’80s, You Might Just Be an Antagonist

by

The 1980s gifted us with some truly gnarly, sadistic villains, from international terrorists to despicable high school bullies. We love to hate a good … [Read more...] about If You Don’t Hate These 21 Movie Villains from the ’80s, You Might Just Be an Antagonist