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The Life Savers candy brand has been around for more than a century! Here's a look back at how the little sweets with a hole became so popular, and the many flavors they have made over the years.
M*A*S*H TV series: Meet the stars who made the war comedy/drama show a huge hit (1972-1983)
M*A*S*H debuted on TV in 1972, and centered around a team of doctors during the Korean War in the early 50s. M*A*S*H was a huge success, lasting for 11 seasons, and broke records on its way out.
See top 1970s stars on 17 vintage Tiger Beat magazine covers, and relive all the breathless hype
Check out these vintage Tiger Beat magazine covers to see who teens were screaming about and obsessing over back in the 70s -- decades before there were K-Pop and reality TV stars.
Mood rings: The colorful new-age 70 trend – and what the colors meant
Mood rings were incredibly popular pieces of jewelry in the mid-1970s - a colorful fad. So did the rings actually work? What do the mood ring colors mean? Find out here!
Almond Legend cake recipe (1976)
This almond legend cake has one whole almond baked inside. The lucky person who receives the slice with the hidden almond is said to enjoy good fortune all year. Here's the retro recipe from the 1970s!
Do you remember these flower-shaped bathtub stickers? It seems like all the parents in the late 60s & early 70s had some of these popular colorful non-slip Rubbermaid appliques on their tub.
After vintage automatic coffeemakers like these were invented, mornings were never the same
When small appliance manufacturers started selling vintage automatic coffeemakers, they were taking the popular (but cumbersome) drip method of coffee making and making t so much easier.
Dr Pepper history: How the famous soft drink made a big name for itself
The history of Dr Pepper is surprisingly long - starting back in the 1800s, in fact. Here's how the brand began and grew and grew to become one of the most popular soft drinks in the world.
Remember old-fashioned striped outdoor tents & cabanas? Take a look back!
As charmingly retro as they seem, small striped outdoor tents (also called palmetto or lawn tents) were nothing new in the 1960s and 1970s -- in fact, they have been used for centuries.
Look back at the old Ford Ranchero pickup trucks from the 50s, 60s & 70s
These old-school Ford Ranchero pickup trucks weren't styled like all the other pickups, because they were meant to combine passenger-car comfort with driving ease.
7 classic Hershey’s chocolate cake recipes from the 70s
For many Americans, a big, sweet part of our past involves chocolate - *especially* chocolate in cake and cupcakes. Check out these 7 heavenly Hershey's chocolate cake recipes from the 70s!
How to create the pretty retro pastel eye makeup look they loved back in the 60s & 70s
What was the retro pastel eye makeup look all about? Making the eyes look big and soft by creating a natural look with pale eyeshadow shades. See it here!
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.
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