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See old office cubicles & retro open plan office layouts from the ’70s
Take a look back this collection of old office cubicles and company layouts from the 1970s to see what it was like to work in America's corporate 9-to5 world a few decades ago.
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.
See 180 radiantly beautiful vintage table lamps from all through the 20th century
Light up your memory with some some great old home décor - more than 200 antique and vintage table lamps from the beginning of the twentieth century to its end!
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.
Vintage 1970s bedspreads: Soft retro home decor you may remember snuggling under
Take a look back at these beautiful vintage 1970s bedspreads -- cozy designs with retro patterns, bright colors, and added texture from things like quilting, embroidery and fringe.
Look back at these vintage Fisher-Price Little People play sets & remember the good ol’ days
Fisher-Price debuted the Little People — originally known as the “Play Family” — in late 1965. At the time, the little dolls were made of
Pineapple juice: Retro recipes & more for this popular tropical refresher
Pineapple juice is more than just a drink on its own. It can be used in a variety of recipes - from party punches to zesty meat marinades. Take a look at some vintage pineapple juice recipes and ideas here!
See 30+ vintage freebies & mail-in offers for branded stuff you used to be able to get
Years ago, companies promoted all kinds of vintage freebies and low-cost mail-in offers, usually requiring some boxtops or proof of purchase. Look back at some of the premiums from the 1960s, 1970s and 1980s!
Remember these real vintage reel-to-reel tape recorders?
Reel-to-reel tape recorders hit the commercial market in the 1940s -- and their evolution was boosted by the financial support of none other than Bing Crosby, who saw great potential in the technology.
Tang, the retro orange drink mix that astronauts & Florence Henderson liked
Tang orange drink mix was advertised as a 'new breakfast drink discovery' when it was introduced in the '50s, and went on to become a part of pop culture history - especially once NASA and Mrs Brady got in on the action.
These vintage Fisher-Price dollhouses offered hours of playtime fun
Have a look back at these cute vintage Fisher-Price dollhouses from the 1970s, 1980s and 1990s! Take a look at how they changed over the years, and see which one you remember best.
Remember the fun of an old-fashioned treehouse? See 20 forts built upon branches
When you were a kid, there was nothing else like the joy of an old-fashioned treehouse or fort: a little getaway that you built (maybe with some help) that could be a clubhouse or castle or spaceship or simply a place for a little peace and quiet.
Teem soda: Remembering Pepsi’s lemon-lime soft drink before Sierra Mist
Before the Pepsi company introduced lemon-lime Slice (starting in 1984), Storm (1998) and Sierra Mist (2000), they hit the market with Teem soda -- a fizzy lemon-lime soft drink that seemed much the same, but with a different name.
Vintage Wacky Packages: 50 Wacky Packs cards for candy, cereal and more (1970s)
Remember Vintage Wacky Packages (also called Wacky Packs for awhile) that were popular when Gen Xers were kids? Here's a look back at some of the best of these wild and crazy collectible stickers from way back!
Vintage wall stickers & paper cut-outs like these were quick & easy DIY home decor
There were lots of vintage wall stickers and paper cut-outs available in the sixties and seventies - easy ways to decorate rooms at home, temporarily or long-term, without needing to hire someone to help.
Fisher-Price Movie Viewer toys from the ’70s let kids turn a handle to make movie magic
It's like going to the movies. Only better. With Fisher-Price Movie Viewer toys, kids could run short films all by themselves, just by turning a handle. In slow motion, speeded up or backwards.
Vintage shoe stores: See what shoe shopping really used to be like
For more than 100 years, if you needed a new pair of sneakers or sandals, oxfords or saddle shoes, you had to visit one or more vintage shoe stores. Through more than 100 photos, see what it was like!
The classic Chevy Chevette entry-level subcompact car was a big seller
The Chevy Chevette was a subcompact car introduced with the 1976 model year, and was created to compete against other small cars like the Ford Pinto and the AMC Gremlin.
Vintage Me Books: 1970s computer-personalized storybooks, including My Friendly Giraffe
Thousands of kids loved these custom-made Vintage Me Books from the '70s, including titles like My Friendly Giraffe, My Birthday Land Adventure, My Special Christmas & My Jungle Holiday.
Vintage Make-A-Plate kits: The melamine plates you could make with a child’s drawing
Back in the late sixties, a small company started selling these vintage Make-A-Plate kits, which were a huge hit with kids, parents and teachers. What better gift for mom or grandma than a one-of-a-kind melamine plate featuring a child's artwork?
Mad world: See 30+ vintage MAD magazine covers, and find out the magazine’s history
Since 1952, Mad Magazine has poked fun at everything from Superman to Yoda, M*A*S*H to hippies. But it's about more than humor - it's big business, too.
Johnny Mathis: How his career started & skyrocketed, plus see his Hollywood home in the ’70s
We have heard Mathis' voice for years - but who's the man behind that rich, smooth sound? Find out more about this extraordinarily talented singer here, and see Johnny Mathis as he lived in his Hollywood home back in the 1970s.
The history of TWA: The ups & downs of one of America’s fallen giants, Trans World Airlines
Trans World Airlines, better known as TWA, was one of the major US airlines, moving millions of people to destinations around the globe. Find out the history of TWA, and see this collection of vintage ads to see how exciting flying used to be.
Wonder horses! See vintage ride-on spring horse toys from the ’50s to the ’80s
Wonder Horses and other horse ride-on toys made kids' dreams come true! There were different styles & sizes for all ages of children - and for decades, they were among the most popular requests made of Santa. Here's a look!
How the classic Slinky toy was invented, plus see vintage variations
The original vintage Slinky toy was an all-metal spring that thrilled kids by 'walking' down stairs. Invented by accident back in the forties, it's one of the classic toys that has stood the test of time.
Macho cologne in the ’70s was ‘the powerful scent for men’
Macho cologne for men was released in the 1970s, and was a retro disco-era fragrance available in musk oil, aftershave, spray cologne, deodorant - plus that seventies staple, soap-on-a-rope.
Bubble Up lemon-lime soda: The old soft drink with a surprisingly long history
Bubble Up lemon-lime soda had its ups and downs since the brand was registered back in the 1920s, but it never got ahead of 7-UP, or could compete with the likes of Sprite and Teem. Find out more about this retro soda here!
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!
Do you remember Stouffer’s ice cream? We didn’t either, but it was a thing in the ’70s
Stouffer's ice cream - really? Yep! Since they were already a well-known freezer brand, the company tried to expand outside the TV dinner/frozen meal market back in the mid-seventies.
70 popular vintage 1970s cereals we loved & we miss
Take a look back at some of the most popular vintage 1970s cereals that we loved - including many discontinued products we still miss. (And don't forget about the free toys that were inside kids' cereal boxes!)
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