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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…
Read storyBefore satellite radio or being able to play whatever we wanted on-demand from the internet, we had to bring cassettes or 8-tracks. During family ... Read more
Read storyGather ’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
Read storyThe 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
Read storyThe kids’ television shows in the 1960s and 70s were creepy, and it’s surprising how many still actually aired. Before the strict guidelines of ... Read more
Read storyTelevision hosts in the 1960s and ’70s weren’t just presenters – they were trusted friends who visited our homes daily. These personalities brought warmth, ... Read more
Read storyRemember 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
Read storyThe 1970s gave us some of the most enduring pop songs ever recorded – tunes that still get regular airplay and continue to influence ... Read more
Read storyMore 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
Read storyBack 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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