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Vintage jukeboxes ruled American bars, diners and drugstores for decades -- here's the full story of the machines, the makers and the music that defined an era.
Sprite lemon-lime soda: From small-town test markets to worldwide bestseller (1960s)
Sprite launched in 1961 as Coca-Cola's long-shot bet against 7-Up. Here's how the lemon-lime soda went from Ohio test markets to a global top-three bestseller.
Haight-Ashbury in 1967 drew 100,000 people to 25 San Francisco blocks -- and collapsed under the weight of its own mythology by October. Here's the full story.
Lawrence Welk: From North Dakota farm boy to TV’s most-watched bandleader (1950s-80s)
Lawrence Welk went from a North Dakota farm to the top of American TV. Here's how champagne music conquered Saturday nights for three decades.
Why the vintage wall paneling in these 1950s & 1960s homes still works
This gigantic collection of vintage wall paneling from mid-century (and beyond) makes for a surprisingly delightful scroll down nostalgia lane!
Mad magazine: How a wicked 1952 comic book taught America to mock everything
Mad magazine launched as a 10-cent comic in 1952 and grew into America's most influential humor mag. Here's the wild story behind Alfred E. Neuman.
1960s flats: The decade that finally made low heels a real fashion choice
1960s flats finally let women dress up without high heels -- see vintage T-straps, slingbacks, ballet flats and brocade slippers from the era.
Card tables started out as elegant colonial furniture and ended up in nearly every American home. Here's how they got from one to the other.
Carol Burnett: How talent, charm, generosity & luck made her comedy career skyrocket (1960s-80s)
Her name is Carol Burnett, and her elongated, restless, expressive and oddly beautiful face is one of show business's favorite funny valentines.
Strawberry torte with pink whipped cream & meringue layers: A stunning vintage dessert from 1962
This 1962 strawberry torte layers meringue-topped cake with pink almond cream & fresh berries -- a classic spring dessert that's easier than it looks.
What old drive-in movie theaters were like in the 1950s & 60s – and why they were so popular
Drive-in movie theaters were everywhere in the 1950s and '60s -- but how did they rise, and what finally brought them down? Here's the full story.
Home hooded hair dryers were a real game-changer for women in the 1960s & '70s. See the vintage models that made salon-style results possible at home.
A multi-million-dollar family amusement park - Six Flags Over Texas - has brought millions of people to a former strip of pasture.
Hawaii Five-O ran for 12 seasons — here’s what made it unstoppable
Hawaii Five-O ran 12 seasons on CBS and made Jack Lord a TV icon. Here's the full history of one of America's greatest cop shows.
Full service gas stations were once the American standard -- attendants, windshields, oil checks and all. Here's the history of how they rose, ruled and faded.
For years, curious kids have loved experimenting with vintage chemistry sets and science kits like these with countless things to explore!
Pirates of the Caribbean ride at Disneyland opened in 1967 -- see what the original looked like before Disney made some major changes.
Mall stores from the 1960s, 70s & 80s: See what these popular shops actually looked like decades ago
In the spirit of reminiscing, we've collected 50 photos of some of the most memorable mall stores from the heyday of shopping centers in the 60s, 70s and 80s.
1960s drinks meant more than a cold glass -- they came with rules, rituals and a whole history. See the recipes and toasts that defined the era.
Vintage alarm clocks from the 1960s & 70s that will make you rethink your boring phone alarm
These are the vintage alarm clocks - ranging from the mod to the digital - that used to wake people up during the workweek. Take a look!
Kitchen carpet was a bold idea that the ’60s & ’70s need to answer for
Actual carpeting - and even shag rugs - in the food prep area? Yep, it was a thing, as these vintage kitchen carpet photos will prove!
James Garner: From reluctant actor to treasured Hollywood mainstay (1950s-2014)
James Garner rose from Oklahoma to become a beloved TV and film star, known for Maverick, The Rockford Files and a career built on authenticity.
How long does Jello take to set? Plus, the surprising speed trick that actually works
How long does Jello take to set? It depends on the stage -- here's a handy vintage chart plus a speed-set method that cuts the time way down.
1960s sweater looks, year by year: The cozy & popular trend that refused to quit
The 1960s sweater story goes deeper than you'd think. From Lana Turner to mod layering, see how American knit style evolved across a wild decade.
Who’s behind those Foster Grants? See the popular vintage sunglasses of the stars in the 1960s & 70s
Foster Grants sunglasses built one of the most iconic ad campaigns of the '60s & '70s, starring Mia Farrow, Raquel Welch & more.
Golf ball history: The sport’s evolution from stuffed leather to space-age science
Golf ball history goes from hand-stuffed feathers to rubber cores to space-age solids -- and the story is wilder than you'd expect.
22 divinely delicious classic deviled egg recipes
The devilied egg is truly an American innovation, Here are 22 different old-fashioned and divinely delicious deviled egg recipes for you to try!
Elderflower & elderberry recipes: 12 brilliant vintage ideas for jam, jelly, cobbler, wine & more
Here, get old-fashioned elderberry recipes for wine, elderberry jam & jelly, cobbler, pie and more delicious vintage-style treats!
The original Rice Krispies treats recipe from 1940 & its delicious history
The original Rice Krispies treats were invented in the 1930s. By 1940, the recipe was known across the country -- and their popularity has hardly waned since. Here, get the original version of the treats recipe, along with some modern variations!
CBS radio shows: The legendary lineup that ruled the airwaves in the 1950s & 1960s
CBS radio shows in the 1950s & '60s had news, comedy, drama and sports -- and they basically invented the formats we still love today.
