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In The 70’s, This Is How We Whipped Inflation…
“WIN buttons” from the 1970s refer to a campaign launched by U.S. President Gerald Ford in 1974 called “Whip Inflation…
Nothing Says ‘Baby Safety’ Like a Canvas Hammock Over Your Head at 30,000 Feet
This vintage photo shows a fascinating glimpse into air travel from the 1950s. What you’re looking at is an old…
Chef Boyardee Was A Real Person
While many recognize the smiling chef on the label of Chef Boyardee cans, few realize he was a real person:…
When Cartoons Were Just Ads in Disguise: The Era of Toy-Tie In Animation
In the 1980s and 1990s, Saturday morning cartoons weren’t just entertainment—they were part of a broader marketing strategy designed to…
A Look Back at the Wild World of Early 2000s Novelty Lollipops
If you were a kid in the late ’90s or early 2000s, odds are your childhood wasn’t just fueled by…
Speed Racer: The Original Anime That Started It All!
More than five decades after it first hit TV screens, Speed Racer (Mach GoGoGo) remains one of the most iconic…
Creepy Crawlers Through the Years: The Toy That Never Quit Creeping
If you were a kid in the ’60s, ’70s, or ’90s, you probably remember Creepy Crawlers—the make-your-own-bugs toy that managed…
1971 Ford Capri: Europe’s Affordable Pony Car
The 1971 Ford Capri was a sleek, sporty coupe built by Ford of Europe and marketed as “the car you…
Marcus Welby, M.D. – The Classic Medical Drama
When Marcus Welby, M.D. debuted in 1969, it became ABC’s first major medical drama hit, paving the way for future…
Who Had A Mood Ring?
I had one back in middle school in the 70s, but back then, we called it junior high. Today, I…