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What were the best colognes for men in the 60s & 70s? Check out these retro masculine ads to see!
If the best colognes for men in the middle of the last century were the most popular and heavily advertised, well, we've found a few of them for you here!
They weren't all that safe (most proved to fail crash tests), but these retro baby car seats from the 1960s, 70s and 80s were among the first on the market with child passenger safety in mind.
14 iconic retro transparent acrylic chairs that you can still buy new for your home decor
Since modern and space-age decor is timeless, you'll find these acrylic chairs are still in production! We've featured 14 of our favorites that you can find on sale today.
Why stop the party to mix drinks, when you could have the perfect booze blend ready to go? That was the theory behind the retro ready-made canned cocktails and bottled mixes that were popular in the 60s and 70s.
This retro painted washer & dryer had huge supergraphics: WASH and DRY
There could be no mistaking which appliance was which in this retro laundry room for the seventies. This unique painted washer & dryer said it all.
The history of Tootsie Rolls, once America’s favorite candy (and Tootsie Pops, too)
The Tootsie Roll has a sweet legacy that started way back at the end of the 1800s, and continues to this day. From the early days, the unique chocolaty chewy candy was a huge favorite with kids. Find out more about them here!
See how sails of fabric turned an apartment living room into a space-age pad
Swaths of fabric were used creatively in this apartment living room to create a space-age pad that was almost as exotic as a Bedouin tent.
Having trouble figuring out the best colors for a dining room? We have some ideas for you, based on some great vintage home decor styles.
Over the years and across the miles, a tricycle has been a rite of pedaling passage for generations of toddlers and preschoolers. Check out our collection of vintage pictures of old trikes
Silly Putty: The story of the stretchy, bouncy wonder toy of the 20th century
Did you know that Silly Putty was originally marketed to adults? Read on for more interesting tidbits about this fun and magical stuff!
The Love Boat: All about about the classic TV show, plus the intro & that memorable theme song
The Love Boat sailed from ABC into American homes for nine seasons, from 1977 until 1986. The hour-long dramedy/sitcom was a favorite of viewers and critics alike - so come remember it here!
Even in his late 70s, Barry Manilow still performs relentlessly -- much to the delight of "Fan-ilows" everywhere. Check out this bicentennial-year interview he gave early in his singing career.
See a space age small apartment decor in red & yellow with supergraphic walls
Space expanded in a small room when compact furniture was paired with visually expansive wall art -- all created to decorate this space age small apartment back in 1970!
Vintage chemistry sets & science kits for kids from the 60s & 70s
For years, curious kids have loved experimenting with vintage chemistry sets and science kits like these with countless things to explore!
The insights and inventions of Dr George Washington Carver - which he gave freely to the world - revolutionized the South, and helped millions out of poverty.
Covered with a cartoonish wallpaper, this pink & yellow panda bedroom was super cute
A smashing mix of style, color and pattern energized this small pink & yellow panda bedroom decor.
Remember Carnation Breakfast Bars & Carnation Instant Breakfast?
The old Carnation Breakfast Bars were an offshoot of the popular Instant Breakfast powdered drink mix. Here's a look back at both of these popular products!
This yellow retro-futuristic living room decor had all the mod furniture & flair
Here's how one interior designer back in the early 1970s envisioned a retro-futuristic living room - a space filled with fashion-forward furnishings that were modern, fun and colorful.
Weird retro ways to serve pineapple (and a few good ideas, too)
From meat glazes to unique salads and totally vintage-style jello molds, the most iconic tropical fruit can make itself useful in so many ways. Here are some weird - and some good - retro ways to serve pineapple.
Through these vintage celebrity interviews (and an article bylined by the star himself), get to know Mike Connors, the star of the Mannix TV show, which was a big hit detective drama in the '70s.
Where did vintage brand names like 7-Up, Formula 409 & WD-40 come from?
Have you ever wondered where products like Formula 409, 7-Up, WD-40 and Preparation H got those famous vintage brand names? Find out here.
The mystery of DB Cooper, the hijacker who got $200,000 then jumped from a jet (1971)
DB Cooper, a courteous middle-aged man disappeared, apparently by parachute, with a $200,000 ransom Wednesday night while a jetliner he hijacked was en route from Seattle to Reno.
Make pastel marshmallows with this vintage Jello recipe
Make your own gelatin-based fruit-flavored treats with this vintage recipe for homemade pastel marshmallows that's from the 1970s!
In the beginning, The Gap was a completely different store - selling only Levi's and music. Through dozens of pictures, see how vintage Gap evolved and came to be known for so many trendy styles!
Take a look back at actress Elizabeth Montgomery -- from the early days of her career in 1955 up until her 1972 heyday!
Candy Land, the vintage board game that made millions of kids dream of an ice cream & lollipop world
Here, take a look back at some of the game pieces, cards, and several game boards for the vintage Candy Land game. Which ones do you remember most?
The best vintage gum brands from the 20th century
Can you imagine life before bubble gum? Here's a brief history of vintage gum brands in the US!
It's a great idea to replace your vintage Corelle patterns like these with more modern and safer versions. We curated this great collection of modern-day Corelle dishware that has that retro style!
A bouncy new baby is wonderful - but quite a burden, too! In the early 20th century, baby window cages like these were promoted as making babies more fun since they were easier to care for.
These magical vintage Crock-Pot Slow Cookers from the 70s & 80s changed the game for working moms
In the 70s, vintage Crock-Pot Slow Cookers became popular, because a meal could be cooked for pennies a serving, and cuts of meat could be easily tenderized. Who knew how famous the small appliances would become?!
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