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12 Classic American Cars That Made Every Drive Feel Special
Long drives used to be such an exciting thing to do in your own car. Cars were made with real chrome and they had ... Read…
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June Hartwell
June Hartwell is the editorial persona for Then & Now at Should We Watch, exploring familiar objects, old routines, and the ways everyday life has changed. The focus is on specific details and historical context, without treating every generation’s experience as the same.
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Diet Fads from the Seventies That Make Zero Sense Today
The 1970s were a golden age of questionable dieting advice, when celebrity endorsements and pseudo-science led to some truly outlandish weight loss schemes. From ... Read more
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15 Outrageous Things You Could Actually Buy from Catalogs in the ‘60s
Gather ’round, folks! If you think today’s online shopping is wild, let me tell you about the wonderland that was mail-order catalogs in the ... Read more
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15 Seventies Cars We Were Convinced Were the Coolest Ever
The 1970s had lots of unique made cars, and are fun to look back on. From flashy cars to side coupled weirdly designed soft ... Read more
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Cheap Toys from the Past That Are Now Collector’s Gold
Remember those toys we begged our parents to buy us at the five-and-dime store? The ones that cost just a few dollars, or came ... Read more
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Classic Department Stores That Made Shopping an Event
Ah, those magical days when shopping meant more than clicking “add to cart”! Back in our day, department stores weren’t just places to buy ... Read more
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Retro Slogans Only Boomers Still Use — and Why They’re Hilarious
You know what really takes me back? Those catchy phrases and slogans we all used to say without thinking twice. These days, when I ... Read more
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What a Dollar Got You in the ’70s Versus What It Costs Now
Remember when a dollar actually meant something? Back in the 1970s, you could fill your shopping cart, enjoy a night out, or buy a ... Read more
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16 Essential Items Mom Always Carried That Saved the Day
More than a simple purse, mom’s bag was a magical survival kit. It could tackle any situation. It had snacks, wardrobe malfunctions, and bandaids ... Read more
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Remember These? 15 Playground Equipment Pieces That Would Never Pass Safety Standards Today
Back when playground safety was more of a suggestion than a requirement, we had some of the most thrilling (and terrifying) equipment imaginable. Our ... Read more
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