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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!
Tina Turner timeline: Her career and dramatic life story
Here's a look back at some of the big events in the life of superstar singer Tina Turner, along with a timeline of her career highlights.
90s candy: 40+ popular and totally fly sweet treats to remember
The Juice is Loose! SNICKERS really satisfies. Melts in your mouth, not in your hand. First it’s a candy, then it’s a gum. These iconic
The Choose Your Own Adventure books captivated kids in the 70s, 80s & 90s
Remember when every kid you knew couldn't get enough of the literary phenomenon known as the Choose Your Own Adventure books? Take a look back, and see lots of old covers here!
You'll remember just how many breakfast cereals you forgot as you scroll through these photos of 90s cereal ads.
The invention of vintage ballpoint pens revolutionized the way people wrote -- and largely marked the end of the era of fountain pens.
The epic evolution of vintage camcorders revolutionized how we captured memories (1970s-1990s)
Looking back over the history of vintage camcorders showcases the incredible advancements in technology we have experienced over the years.
This collection of vintage Girl Scout uniforms, badges and insignia represents a century of tradition, friendship and -- most of all -- girl power.
Dynamite magazine had 1970s & 1980s celebrities GenX kids loved: See 60 classic covers here!
Dynamite magazine was published from 1974-1992, and delivered a little bit of pop culture to kids' mailboxes all across the US. Here's a look back!
30 popular old laundry detergent brands & ads, plus bleach, fabric softeners & more
America's love for clean and bright clothes made these old laundry detergent brands into big business.
How the famous TV anchorman Harry Reasoner delivered news & insights to the country (1971)
Harry Reasoner, the famed TV anchorman and interviewer, discussed the news - and his place in it - in this 1970s interview.
Antique pianos: Vintage grand pianos, spinets & more sensational instruments from the 20th century
From uprights to baby grands & more, these antique pianos are works of art!
Christopher Reeve's accident was a shock to the nation, but he survived -- then he got to work in pursuit of a better life for others in his situation
Remember these colorful vintage magic markers & felt-tip pens from the 1970s, 80s & 90s?
Remember the joy of opening a fresh set of these magic markers and felt-tip pens? Here are some retro brands you might remember!
For generations, kids have been playing with Mr Potato Head - but how many remember how they used to look? See vintage original Mr Potato Head toys here, along with many other versions over the years!
Retro Easter candy from the 70s, 80s & 90s remains some of the greatest candy of all time
Believe it or not, retro Easter candy like chocolate Easter bunnies, creme eggs, jelly beans and Peeps candy didn’t exist at all prior to the 20th century. Here's a look back at what the bunny has been bringing.
The ultimate guide to all the ABC Afterschool Special episodes, from the 70s to the 90s
Revisit the ABC Afterschool Special episodes that shaped our childhood! We've listed every one of the vintage TV movies, along with photos and dozens of promos and full-length videos.
While not as portable as hand mixers, the fact that these vintage stand mixers could stir and blend and whip on their own was a huge boon for home chefs.
Old potato chip brands: 50+ long-lost and popular chip & potato snack brands you may remember
Have a look back at 50 years of America's favorite party snack -- and see if we found any of your favorite old potato chip brands!
The popular old Red Lobster restaurant chain opened its first restaurant back in 1968. Just two years later, they had five locations, and were doing
Vintage Pac-Man game: We were obsessed with eating up those gobbling goblins in the 1980s & 1990s
Let's take a dive into the nostalgic maze of the original Pac-Man game - plus see point values and scoring, plus home and arcade version of the OG and his family, including Ms and Baby Pac Man!
Swatch watches of the 80s & 90s: Remember the colorful watch craze
Swiss watchmaker Swatch revitalized the industry with a bold and vibrant analog quartz marvel, sparking the colorful watch craze of the 1980s and 1990s. See dozens of retro Swatch designs here!
If you want to try making the Red Lobster biscuit recipe yourself, this copycat Cheddar Bay recipe is for you!
Where did those sweet candy heart sayings come from? (1920s to present)
Everyone knows the pastel little Valentine's Day sweets that say Hug Me, Cutie and more. Where did those candy heart sayings come from? Look back here!
Mom-mobile revolution: Versatile 80s & 90s minivans completely replaced station wagons
They weren't sexy, but 80s & 90s minivans were a versatile and practical alternative to station wagons and completely took over the soccer mom scene! Remember these models from back in the day??
How the Boeing 747 jumbo jet made history
First flying in the 1960s, the famous Boeing 747 airplane was not only bigger and more powerful than any other plane, but was a major technological marvel. See the jets inside and out, and how they looked during construction!
Remember these vintage Hamburger Helper flavors we thought were so delicious in the 70s, 80s & 90s?
Easy and efficient, there's a reason Hamburger Helper became - and remained - so popular with home cooks. Here are some of the Hamburger Helper flavors we enjoyed in the 70s, 80s & 90s.
American cheese singles: What’s in them & the history of ‘processed cheese food product’
The square pieces of smooth, orange, slightly rubbery American cheese used to be the quintessential lunch food, showing up on everything from gooey grilled cheeses to baloney sandwiches. Here's a look at how they came to be!
See the most popular frozen waffles from the 20th century
Hot-n-Buttery frozen waffles pops up with a golden brown buttery-flavored crispness that you just can't get with any other brand of frozen waffles.
Audio cassette tapes first rocked our socks in the 1970s! And these easy tips kept us grooving
This classic advice from the 1970s helped consumers choose and take care of audio cassette tapes.
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