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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…
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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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13 Classic Summer Camp Activities That Built Friendships for Life
Camps of the past meant summer adventure and memories. Days spent outdoors, playing finished games and telling stories around the campfire. The sights and ... Read more
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What You Could Buy at the Corner Store for Pennies
Remember when a pocketful of pennies could buy you a whole afternoon of treats? Back in the 1960s, the corner store was a magical ... Read more
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What Kids Did at the Mall in the Eighties That Just Doesn’t Happen Anymore
The shopping mall was more than just a place to buy things in the 1980s – it was the epicenter of teenage social life. ... Read more
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