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13 Childhood TV Shows That Were a Little Too Scary
The 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…
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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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TV Hosts Everyone Loved in the Sixties and Seventies
Television 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
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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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’70s Pop Songs Still Getting Radio Play Today
The 1970s gave us some of the most enduring pop songs ever recorded – tunes that still get regular airplay and continue to influence ... 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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13 Vintage Clothing Items That Could Fund Your Retirement
Remember those olden-days clothes? Some old styles are now becoming collectable and of high value. The 1950’s through 1970’s vintage styles are now selling ... Read more
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Dating Rules from the ’70s That Sound Completely Insane Now
Let me tell you about dating in the 1970s – it was a whole different ballgame, folks. As someone who lived through those groovy ... Read more
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School Fundraisers from the Sixties Through the Nineties
Before GoFundMe and online donations, school fundraising was a wild and wonderful world of door-to-door sales, collection drives, and community events. From the psychedelic ... Read more
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